Brain Injuries Archives

Subdural hematoma is a danger in car accidents

Posted on July 23, 2019July 11, 2022

The violent impact of a car accident can result in severe injuries, including traumatic brain injury. While you might heal from a concussion or a laceration, any head trauma involves the danger of a subdural hematoma – bleeding on the brain – which can be life-threatening. A subdural hematoma must be treated immediately. It is […]

What life may look like after a serious brain injury

Posted on June 7, 2019July 11, 2022

Recovering from a serious traumatic brain injury isn’t easy. The recovery can be long, painful and arduous. You may have to relearn certain things, such as speaking, walking, writing and more, depending on the area of your brain that suffered the injury. Even though you fought back and regained much of yourself, you could suffer […]

Did a car accident leave you with brain injuries?

Posted on May 31, 2019July 11, 2022

You will likely be as aware as anyone else that car accidents happen at any time, to anyone, regardless of how much care the driver takes. Sharing the busy Texas roads with thousands of other vehicles, many of which are big rigs and other oil-field-related transport, is not for the faint-hearted. Sadly, your compliance with […]

Signs you may have a brain injury

Posted on January 11, 2019July 11, 2022

The signs of a brain injury are not always easy to notice. Whether you slipped, fell or were even involved in a motor vehicle collision, the aftermath of an accident can leave you overwhelmed with post-traumatic stress, and you may only notice any injury symptoms much later. At the same time, it is important to […]

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from a Remote Starter

Posted on January 9, 2019July 11, 2022

As winter is off to a not-so-cold start in South Texas, there is still time for the winter weather to sneak upon us. A winter-wonderland sounds great; however, there are many risks associated with such weather conditions. One of those dangerous risks is carbon monoxide poisoning. No one likes to get inside a brutally cold […]

The long recovery from a traumatic brain injury

Posted on May 18, 2018July 11, 2022

After your loved one’s accident, you were likely shocked and concerned to hear that he or she had suffered a traumatic brain injury. The many questions and uncertainties about the future may have your head spinning. You may also be experiencing an emotional whirlwind, including those feelings of anger and frustration that this accident was […]

Rehabilitation is essential after your loved one’s brain injury

Posted on January 17, 2018April 20, 2023

The day loved one suffered a serious head injury due to someone’s negligence must have seemed like a nightmare. However, the following morning the situation may have seemed equally strange as you and your family took your first steps into the world of brain injuries. Life as you knew it was over, and a new reality […]

When seemingly innocent games lead to brain injuries

Posted on October 4, 2017July 11, 2022

Contact sports are big in Texas (like everything else, right?) and many parents, perhaps yourself included, love to cheer for their children as they participate on local school and community teams. From pee-wee football on up through high school and college, football itself is one of the most frequently played sports there is. Your child […]

Mid-life brain injury related to dementia

Posted on July 7, 2017July 11, 2022

With each generation, the urgency for protecting children from accidents increases. As medical science continues unraveling the mysteries of the brain, preventing head injuries grows in importance. Car seats, bike helmets and new concussion protocol are just a few ways in which safety advocates have sought to prevent young people from suffering serious brain injuries. […]

Brain injuries are a public health issue

Posted on October 7, 2016July 11, 2022

Traumatic brain injuries are a preventable public health issue. Efforts to improve diagnosis and treatment of TBIs (frequently referred to as a concussion) continue; however, there is room for improvement, and education is key to reducing the incidents and severity of this crisis. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic […]