Health

Injuries from crashes and accidents affect more than just your body — they affect recovery, quality of life, and family stability. Our Health section explores serious injuries, rehabilitation, long-term outcomes, and how Michigan’s injury law intersects with your healing process.

Has your child been injured by the Flint water crisis?

We are reviewing Flint water-related lead poisoning cases for potential lawsuits Has your child been injured by the Flint water crisis or been exposed to Flint’s lead-contaminated water? If so, the consequences can be very serious and far-reaching: “Children under the age of 6 are…

By Steven Gursten

/ 16 Mar 2016

New traumatic brain injury rehabilitation guidelines in the works

New guidelines will have important impact on No Fault insurance approval for TBI auto accident victims Depending on who you ask, the answer to how much rehabilitation adult patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) should receive greatly varies. But these guidelines are extremely important. Auto…

By Steven Gursten

/ 23 Apr 2015

When brain injury survivors are discriminated against

And what people with TBI want you to know Brain injuries can happen anytime, to anyone. Car accidents, which I see as an injury attorney with the survivors of brain injury that I represent, are one of the top causes for TBI. Each year in…

By Steven Gursten

/ 20 Jun 2014

Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Breakthrough Moves Legs

The promise of a miracle development for car accident victims with spinal cord injury For people with a spine injury from a car accident, something as small as the wiggle of a toe can seem a miracle. So imagine the excitement when a research project…

By Steven Gursten

/ 2 May 2014

Traumatic brain injury linked to suicide in young men, studies show

Our society often fails those who suffer mild to moderate brain injury, and our society pays a substantial cost as a consequence. In fact, TBI costs $76.3 billion per year in lost productivity from people with TBI, according to the Brain Injury Association of America. …

By Steven Gursten

/ 16 Nov 2013

In 20% of concussion cases, symptoms last for years

As an attorney representing car accident victims with traumatic brain injury, I often tell people that many brain injuries, including concussions, will heal and that many people can definitely go on to lead normal, productive lives. But… Some can’t. Unfortunately, there’s an unlucky percentage of…

By Steven Gursten

/ 9 Oct 2013