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As you can see, some of these symptoms may be difficult to link to a brain injury; difficulty sleeping, anxiety, or even a headache can have at least 20 different causes. After a traumatic injury or event, pay attention to yourself or a loved one and be on the lookout for these possible symptoms. One of the best ways to prevent brain injuries at home is to remove potential tripping hazards around your house, such as throw rugs with upturned corners, wires on the floor, or uneven floorboards. Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, and avoid becoming aggressive while playing sports with intense physical contact, like football or basketball. TOP OF MIND: Raising Awareness For Brain Injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2019, 223,135 people were
hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury (TBI); in 2020, 64,362 individuals lost their lives due to a TBI. The CDC reports that TBIs most commonly result from falls, car accidents, assaults, and firearm-related injuries. In fact, according to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), brain injuries occur every nine seconds. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a month designated to raise awareness for preventing TBIs. Here at Holland & Usry, we represent individuals with all types of brain injuries — including TBIs — resulting from vehicle accidents, negligence on behalf of another person, and falls. But what exactly is a brain injury? When a fall, bump, or crash occurs, and an individual’s head has a harsh impact on another object, their brain may bounce back and forth within their skull, leading to injury. The brain could potentially be bruised or bleeding. Additionally, it may even have torn tissue. A concussion is a form of brain injury that leads to changes in how the brain processes information, functions, and thinks. Concussions commonly occur during falls, sports, vehicle accidents, and even combat. This month, it’s important that you know the signs of a brain injury to be sure to identify it in yourself or others after an accident, fall, or fight occurs. Some common indicators of a brain injury include:
“Here at Holland & Usry, we are prepared to represent you or your loved ones and would be honored to seek on your behalf the compensation you deserve.”
In the event that you or a loved one suffer a brain injury or TBI, we strongly advise that you seek the help of a skilled and trusted attorney to help you receive the compensation you deserve, assistance with medical bills, and the best shot at managing debt resulting from the injury. Here at Holland & Usry, we are prepared to represent you or your loved ones and would be honored to seek on your behalf the compensation you deserve. Call us today to see how we can help and set up a free, no-obligation consultation! Don’t take brain injury lightly — act right away!
• Headaches • Depression
• Ringing in the ears • Dizziness • Vision complications • Difficulty sleeping
• Anxiety • Nausea
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HELP YOUR CHILD FINISH THE SCHOOL YEAR STRONG
With These 3 Tips
We’re rapidly approaching the end of the school year, which can be challenging for many high school students. Some may have recently entered a spring slump (or succumbed to “senioritis”), where they grow bored or tired of school and now have their sights set on summer break. You may notice their grades slipping, which could signify skipping school or not trying on their assignments. This can have extreme consequences for their future, like not qualifying to attend their college of choice or even losing a potential scholarship if they’re in their senior year. As their parent, you can help them avert a potential disaster. You might not be able to do the work for them, but you can encourage them to do better. Here are a few ways to help your child avoid the spring slump. Cultivate a positive attitude. Most children look to their parents as a primary example of how to act. If you consistently say negative things about school or your child’s teacher(s), they will emulate your feelings. Try to flip your perspective and view their schooling positively if you do struggle with feeling negative about it. Speaking positively about school will help your children enjoy the experience better and set them up for success in the future. Provide motivation. What motivates your kids? Some kids perform better when rewarded for their actions, while others might need some form of discipline to encourage them TESTIMONIAL
to do better. Some kids don’t do well when encouragement comes from their parents, so you may need to find an outside source if your child does not respond appropriately to you. Every teen is motivated by something. If you can provide that motivation, they will do much better in all aspects of life. Explain the significance of good grades. Sometimes, you just need to sit your kids down and have a conversation about the importance of keeping good grades and doing their assignments. But make this a discussion, not a lecture. If you try to dominate the conversation, it could adversely affect the situation. Explain the significance of grades and their potential impact on their future. Answer any questions they have and be honest in your responses.
–Brian V. “Slipped and fell at work and hurt my back. No one wanted to help, workman’s comp doctors, employer, etc. When I found Rob, my worries went away. He told my wife and I that my number one responsibility was to get healthy and to let him and his staff take care of the rest. They have been a god-send to us. They have exceeded any expectations we’ve had. My wife and I feel like family. We can’t say enough about everyone there. We would highly recommend Holland and Usry and would give them a million stars if we could!!!”
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In This Case, A Second Opinion Made All The Difference twisted his left knee. He underwent an arthroscopy with partial medial meniscectomy and excision of superomedial plica/synovial shelf, and the surgeon assigned a 5% permanent impairment rating to his left leg. After our client recovered from the operation and time went on, he continued to have difficulty and pain while using his knee, and the surgeon performed another partial medial meniscectomy. Despite more problems and a second operation, he was still assigned the same impairment rating of 5% — strange, right? To us, this didn’t seem right, and we made the out-of-character decision to send our client for an independent medical exam (IME) with another local and trusted surgeon. With this surgeon, our client was assigned a 15% rating, which more closely matched our client’s physical limitations. We settled the claim for a clincher of $40,348.05, representing a 30% workers’ compensation disability to the left leg. This case reminded us that sometimes, we must go against the grain because each individual case is so different — not two situations are ever alike!
Here at Holland & Usry, we rarely refer our Spartanburg personal injury and workers’ compensation clients to doctors because truth be told, we have learned that it can severely damage and hinder your case. However, in one case, it made sense to refer our client to a doctor. Our client slipped on wax while exiting a car he was working on at the BMW plant in Greer, South Carolina, just outside Spartanburg, and severely
Past outcomes don’t guarantee future results. Every case is different, and all cases depend on unique facts and laws.
Good News
Irish Pancakes
Inspired by TheKitchyKitchen.com
Ingredients
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” –Matthew 6:21 “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” –Luke 10:20
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2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, beaten • 1 cup buttermilk • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp kosher salt • 1 tbsp white sugar
Directions 1. In a bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Set aside. 2. In a skillet, brown 1 tbsp of butter. 3. In a separate bowl, mix the beaten egg, buttermilk, and browned butter. 4. In a constant stream, add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring. Do not overbeat! 5. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter, stir until the skillet is coated, and then add a few large dollops of batter (about 3 inches wide) to the pan. Do not overcrowd. 6. Cook 4–5 minutes a side, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with butter, jam, and syrup.
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* This newsletter is intended to educate the public about personal injury, workers’ compensation, criminal defense, and family law issues. You can copy and distribute it as long as you copy the entire newsletter. But the newsletter is not intended to be legal advice; you should ask a lawyer about your specific case. Every case is different, and all case outcomes depend on unique facts and laws.
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INSIDE this issue
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1. Brain Injury Awareness Month
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2. How to Help Your Child Overcome the Spring Slump
2. Testimonial
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3. In This Case, a Second Opinion Made All the Difference
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3. Irish Pancakes
4. Want a Vitamin Boost?
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SOAK UP THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN
Health Benefits of Vitamin D
It boosts your immune system. Vitamin D helps your body fight off sickness. In fact, it’s been proven that deficiencies in vitamin D are connected to an increased possibility of developing infections and autoimmune diseases such as the flu, heart disease, and diabetes. It counters osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, a loss in bone mass, is common as we get older. However, vitamin D is one of the key players in helping to slow down bone loss and prevent or treat osteoporosis so we can maintain a healthy skeletal system. It reduces the risks of depression. Studies have shown that those who are deficient in vitamin D become more prone to mood disorders and depression. To ensure that you support your mental health, step outside and get some happy, feel-good rays!
It’s possibly linked to weight loss. While it’s not fully proven that vitamin D helps with weight loss, many studies have found links between vitamin D supplements and shedding a few pounds. In one study, one group of people taking vitamin D and calcium supplements lost more weight than another group taking placebos. It prevents and helps multiple sclerosis. Not only is vitamin D proven to lower a person’s chances of getting this horrible disease, but for those who already have it, it can also reduce symptoms or slow down the disease’s progression. This spring, be sure to get outdoors and soak up some vitamin D; however, don’t forget to protect your skin, too! To avoid overexposure, only about 10–15 minutes a day of unprotected sun is recommended.
With spring on the horizon, we all will be able to get outdoors a little more and soak up some sun — and extra vitamin D! Bring on the picnics, pool days, hiking, sports activities, and leisurely walks through the park!
Let’s take a look at the many benefits this vitamin provides for our bodies.
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