Family seeks closure 3 years after cyclist’s fatal accident

The family of a man who was killed in a November 2012 accident in which he was on his bicycle when he was struck by a car recently gave their victim impact statements at the defendant’s hearing.The man who struck the 35-year-old male bicyclist pleaded guilty to failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing death. His sentencing is set for Jan. 12.

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Advisory committee set to examine concussion dangers in youth

Head injuries in youth can lead to serious problems throughout life. Ontario politicians are taking a stand against some of the issues that come with multiple head injuries to young people. The politicians will form an advisory committee to discuss how the recommendations made by a coroner’s jury last year will be put into place.

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How is pressure between the skull and brain monitored?

Brain injuries can lead to a variety of medical concerns for the patient. Some of these concerns, such as an increase in the pressure between the brain and the skull, can have life-threatening effects. It is vital that anyone who has suffered a brain injury receive adequate medical care to ensure there aren’t any adverse conditions, like an increase in intracranial pressure, that are being left untreated.

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