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Traumatic Brain Injury

Concussion

A concussion is the most common type of personal injury to the brain following a car or truck accident. Because they are more common, this does not mean that they are less serious. Although most cases do get better, a significant number - 1 in 10 - can have permanent cognitive deficits or emotional injury.

When the closed head injury involves a concussion, there is a disruption, usually temporary, of neurological function resulting from a blow or violent shaking. The deficit should clear within an hour of the closed head injury and may be accompanied by a period of amnesia or disorientation. The physical examination will be normal as well as any laboratory or radiological studies. The effects of a concussion may be long lasting and very serious

Nursing care for the patient with this type of closed head injury will include: taking an accurate history, performing a complete physical assessment and serial neurological evaluations, monitoring of vital signs, and explaining the Head Injury Discharge Instructions to the responsible party.

Closed Head Injuries | Concussion | Contusion
Hematomas | Hemorrhage | What to Look For

Contact Lawrence E. Gursten or Steven M. Gursten 1-800-777-0028

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Michigan Auto Law is an AV RATED law firm, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. Very few lawyers and law firms in Michigan have been selected with this top rating.

American Association for Justice

Steve Gursten is Chair for the 2008 Interstate Truck Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Michigan Auto Law has been a long standing member and contributor to the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA).

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3 Michigan Auto Law attorneys
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Michigan Super Lawyer:
Lawrence E. Gursten - 2007, 2006
Leonard M. Koltonow - 2007
David E. Christensen - 2007

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Only 5% of all U.S. law firms qualify to be included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, making Michigan Auto Law one of the most distinguished and respected in the country.

Michigan Lawyer of the Year

Steven M. Gursten was selected as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2005, by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the state's largest legal periodical. Steve was selected after winning a $9 million dollar pain and suffering settlement for one of his clients - the largest settlement for pain and suffering in Michigan in over ten years.

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA)

Robert M. Raitt of Michigan Auto Law is President for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) for 2008. The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law are well-respected members of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), dedicated to helping Michigan families seek justice when they are injured by another person's negligence.