2016 Annual Brain Injury Conference: Sept 27-29

For Canadians under the age of 40, brain injury is the primary cause of disabilities and fatalities.  Motor vehicle accidents, including pedestrian and cycling accidents, and falls are the most common cause of acquired brain injury (ABI).  For children and youth, acquired brain injury is, in many cases, the result of recreational accidents and sports injuries.  About one million Canadians are currently living with a traumatic brain injury.

Established in 2002, Brain Injury Canada is an organization that endeavours to: promote public awareness of acquired brain injury including detection and treatments; advocate for victims of brain injury; promote funding for research into ABI; and improve access to services.   On Sept 27, 28 and 29, Brain Injury Canada is holding its Annual Conference at the Chestnut Conference Centre in Toronto.  Brain injury survivors and their families are encouraged to come to learn about new innovations and thinking, and share ideas and experiences.  The event features interesting and informative speakers addressing a variety of topics, such as brain injury rehabilitation, mental health challenges among women with ABI, innovative brain injury treatments, personal stories of recovery from ABI, the use of neuroimaging to reveal conscious awareness; and many other issues.  Anyone who is interested in attending can register at the Brain Injury Canada Conference website.

Two of the featured speakers include a brain injury survivor and the Medical Director of the Brain & Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program at Toronto Rehab.  A brain injury survivor, Jonathan Goodman was a hard-working executive and CEO of a large drug distributor when he suffered a serious biking accident.  He was riding with colleagues north of Montreal when he fell off his bike, hit his head and sustained a serious acquired brain injury.  He was wearing a helmet at the time of his fall.  After two and a half years, he is enthusiastically back in the work force and planning his next venture. 

Dr. Bayley holds the Sauderson Family Chair in Acquired Brain Injury Research.  In addition to his role as Medical Director of the Brain & Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program, Dr. Bayley is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine.  Some of the areas Dr. Bayley has been researching are the rehabilitation of acquired brain injury and neurological pharmacology. In his role as Medical Director, Dr. Bayley treats people with brain injuries and stroke and completes research on brain recovery and best practices.

If you or a loved one suffered an acquired brain injury and are considering filing a claim against the negligent party, call the knowledgeable brain injury lawyers in Scarborough.  In an initial consultation, we can discuss the unique facts of your case and advise you of your legal rights and options for compensation. 

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