The Top 5 Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain injuries have become a chronic health issue in Ontario, Canada. Statistics from the Canadian Institute for Health Information reveal that over 20,000 people are hospitalized annually due to brain…

New Youth Football Format Could Reduce Brain Injuries

TackleBar—a new format for youth football—could potentially reduce the risk of concussion injuries among young players. A detailed article about the growing popularity of this emerging sport is available here….

Raising Awareness of Brain Injuries in March

Across Canada, March is National Brain Awareness Month. As always, the staff of Cariati Law supports any efforts to help prevent brain injury. In recognition of this health awareness campaign, the Saskatchewan…

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month

June is brain injury awareness month in Canada. According to Brain Injury Canada, over one million people in Canada are living with a brain injury ­– a number that increases…

Victoria Day Weekend Marks Beginning of Trauma Season for Ontario’s Emergency First Responders

According to healthcare workers and emergency first responders, Victoria Day weekend—widely considered the first opportunity for Ontario residents to go outside and enjoy warmer weather—marks the beginning of what they…

Do You Know the Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury?

With the arrival of fall right around the corner, sports season is officially here! We love cheering on our teams alongside parents, students and faculty, but are reminded of the…

Traumatic Brain Injury

Any type of blunt force to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury or concussion. According to the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST), car accidents are one of…

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada

June 2015 is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada, and at Cariati Law, Toronto and Mississauga Personal Injury law firm, we want to do our part to help spread education…

Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Alter Teen Behavior

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an acquired injury occurring when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can be the outcome when the head suddenly and violently…