Signs of a concussion you might not expect People who are involved in a car wreck can suffer from a concussion, even if they don’t hit their head. Some individuals might not realize that this is possible unless it happens to them. There are some unusual symptoms you should watch for if there is a chance that you suffered a head injury during […]

Emergency treatment is critical for head injuries A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is every bit as serious as it sounds, with the most severe cases resulting in permanent disability or even death. But not every TBI is immediately obvious. If you’ve experienced a blow to the head, it’s critical to receive immediate medical care – even if you don’t instantly suspect a […]

An unexpected way a crash-related brain injury changes you Brain injuries are some of the worst possible injuries a person can suffer in a car accident. Some brain injuries are so severe they leave a person on life support indefinitely, while others can affect anything from motor function and balance to memory and cognitive function. Individuals with mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) […]

Brain Injuries: Here’s What You Need to Know Brain injuries are more common than you may think — affecting as many as 1.7 million people and claiming 52,000 lives annually. Possible catastrophes like automobile accidents, slip-and-falls, violence, and explosions are all common causes of brain injuries. 4 Different Types of Brain Injuries Concussions Concussions, otherwise known as mild traumatic brain injuries, are the […]

How to recognize traumatic brain injuries in children Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), called concussions when mild, cause significant numbers of injuries and deaths in the United States every year. The effects of such an injury can last for a few days or a lifetime. When impact to the head is forceful enough to disrupt brain activity, the consequences can be severe. From nausea […]

Concussions may be more serious than you think If you have ever suffered a concussion, it is likely that your doctor told you to go home and rest, take a few days off work, and let the brain heal itself. After a week, you may have still felt the lingering pain from the blow to your head. However, your doctor’s casual reaction to […]

Rehabilitation can be a costly necessity after a brain injury Perhaps few other injuries can change lives as completely as a traumatic brain injury. In addition to the physical toll a brain injury may bring, many victims suffer cognitive and personality changes that affect their loved ones as well. If your loved one is the victim of an act of negligence or recklessness that left […]

Has a brain injury affected your memory? The brain is an amazing and complex organ. In fact, doctors and scientists will admit they have barely begun to tap into the capacity and functions of the brain. As a result, when the brain suffers a traumatic injury, the consequences can be devastating and irreversible. One critical function of the brain is memory. You […]

A traumatic brain injury can cause personality change A direct blow to the head, or even the whiplash action of a car crash, can cause brain damage. Many people who survive a head trauma accident feel lucky that they did not lose the ability to read and write and perform basic tasks. They are eager to resume their lives. But brain damage manifests […]