Starting in August 2025, the State Bar began implementing reviews of client trust accounting. Proposed Scope of Client Trust Account Protection Program Compliance Review Procedures, State Bar of California (July 10, 2025), https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/Our-Mission/Protecting-the-Public/Public-Comment/Public-Comment-Archives/2025-Public-Comment/Proposed-Scope-of-Client-Trust-Account-Protection-Program-Compliance-Review-Procedures. These changes are already greatly impacting attorneys individual practices in California, and it is imperative that all legal professionals educate themselves on […]
The Ultimate TBI Survivor Checklist: Your Guide to Recovery
1. Medical Care & Follow-Up ☐ Schedule regular follow-up appointments with a neurologist☐ Track symptoms weekly (headaches, dizziness, memory, mood changes)☐ Ask about medications for headaches, sleep, or mood issues☐ Request referrals for:☐ Physical therapy☐ Occupational therapy☐ Speech/cognitive therapy☐ Vision therapy (if applicable)☐ Keep copies of all medical records and imaging☐ Know warning signs that […]
Shedding Light on TBI: How Optogenetics Could Transform Recovery
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) — caused by blows, impacts, falls, or blast exposure — remains a major source of long-term disability worldwide. Many survivors struggle with lingering problems in memory, movement, mood regulation, and sensory processing. Traditional treatments can help manage symptoms but do little to actively repair damaged neural circuits. In recent years, a […]
When Every Second Counts: How First Responders Are Transforming Care for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most time-sensitive and challenging emergencies first responders face. Whether caused by vehicle collisions, falls, sports incidents, or assaults, a TBI can rapidly worsen without proper early intervention. As the frontline professionals who assess and stabilize patients in the critical first minutes after injury, first responders play a pivotal […]
Lights, Camera, Recovery: Documentaries That Reveal the Real Journey After TBI
1. Still We Rise (2011)This short documentary follows several injury survivors—including one with a TBI—as they engage in a five-day intensive rehabilitation program called the Warrior Games. Their grit in adaptive sports and community support highlights how recovery can be dramatically transformative. 2. Concussion (2015) – Documentary-styleAlthough technically a Hollywood film, Concussion (starring Will Smith) […]
Mark: Rising From The Ashes To Create A New And Beautiful Life
Mark was always the life of the party — outgoing, energetic and passionate about his career as a professional photographer. But everything changed one rainy evening. While driving home from a shoot, Mark lost control of his car on a slick road and collided with a guardrail. The accident left him with a traumatic brain […]
Pediatric TBIs: How Childhood Brain Injuries Shape Adult Lives
Traumatic brain injuries in children are often misunderstood, underestimated, or missed entirely—yet their impacts can extend far beyond the immediate aftermath. Because a child’s brain is still developing, an injury that seems minor at age six can influence cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning well into adulthood. Pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Evan Cruz explains it simply: “A […]
Securing the Future: How Life Care Plans Shape TBI Personal Injury Compensation
In traumatic brain injury (TBI) personal injury cases, one of the most critical components in demonstrating long-term damages is the life care plan. TBIs often involve lasting cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments that require extensive treatment well beyond the initial recovery phase. A life care plan provides a comprehensive, evidence-based roadmap of the injured person’s […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to significant disruptions in sleep, a crucial component of physical and cognitive recovery. Sleep disturbances are common after a TBI, and these disruptions can worsen other symptoms such as memory problems, mood swings and increased fatigue, further complicating the recovery process. Understanding the relationship between TBI and sleep is […]