March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and here at DiBartolomeo Law Office, we want to do our part. Those with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often still feel and experience the world like we do, but their injury can affect their ability to express their thoughts normally. But even the smartest people in the world, like Stephan Hawking, can have these unexpected injuries and thrive. No two brain injuries are exactly the same. Our brains are intensely complicated, and so the effects of an injury will vary greatly from person to person. It also highly depends on factors such as cause, location, and severity. Different locations on the brain are responsible for different functions; if someone’s frontal lobes are affected, they can lose their ability to control their emotions or even speak. If their temporal lobes are affected, their memory often struggles. The list of variations can go on and on. Nearly 2.5 million TBIs occur every year. Car accidents are a huge source of the nation’s TBI incidents — between 50– 70%. So, while you hear it all the time, wear your seatbelt and don’t get distracted while driving. Ignore your texts and don’t drink and drive under any circumstances; even one incident of brain injury can change your entire life. Make sure your younger family members have age-appropriate safety HOW DO YOU PREVENT BRAIN INJURY? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET A BRAIN INJURY?
seats as well; these can not only save their lives but also prevent serious brain injuries. Currently, 9 million Americans live with a disability due to a brain injury. Other ways of preventing brain injuries include wearing a helmet and protective gear when participating in sports and recreational activities, wearing reflective material when walking in the dark, and making sure you take measures to prevent falls within your home. This can include installing handrails in bathrooms and stairways, improving lighting, removing tripping hazards, and using nonslip mats in the bathtub or shower floor. Sometimes, you can only do so much when another person is responsible for you or a loved one getting a TBI. Get one of our expert lawyers to fight by your side because nobody with a brain injury deserves to fight in court alone.
PESTO CHICKEN WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES Inspired by CookingLight.com
Ingredients
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided • 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a 1-inch thickness • Salt and pepper to taste • 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted • 6 tbsp spinach pesto • 2 cups cherry tomatoes • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
Directions
1. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and add it to pan. Cook chicken for 5 minutes on each side, then remove pan from heat. 3. In a bowl, combine panko, Parmesan cheese, and butter. 4. Spread pesto over chicken and top with panko mixture. 5. Broil chicken for 2 minutes on high heat until browned. 6. In a skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. 7. Add tomatoes and cook for 6 minutes. 8. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. 9. Season tomato mixture with salt and pepper, and add red wine vinegar. 10. Serve tomatoes with broiled chicken.
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