Category Archives: Traumatic Brain Injury
Your Accident-Related Neck Pain Could be a Symptom of Traumatic Brain Injury
Many people assume that experiencing neck pain after an accident is indicative of whiplash, pulled muscles, or even a nerve injury. This type of symptom could, however, point to a more serious injury, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by accident-related head trauma. What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injuries occur… Read More »
What Every Accident Victim Should Know About Blunt Force Head Trauma
Blunt force trauma of any kind is both painful and frightening for those who sustain it, but trauma to the head tends to be particularly devastating. Many people aren’t aware of the risks of these kinds of injuries, despite the fact that they are very common amongst accident victims, so we’ve included some basic… Read More »
The Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which occur when a forceful impact to the head causes disruptions in the normal functioning of the brain, can have profound implications for accident victims. While some of these effects are short-term and will disappear over time, many others end up being long-term. This can be particularly frustrating for those… Read More »
Did You Suffer Blunt Force Head Trauma in an Accident?
Many different types of accidents can cause head trauma, including everything from car crashes and slip and fall accidents to sporting activities and workplace accidents. Whatever the cause, blunt force trauma to the head or face can result in fractures, soft tissue injury, and even brain damage, leaving victims suffering with head pain, bleeding,… Read More »
What You Should Know About TBIs
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most devastating injuries that a person can sustain. They can leave victims struggling with chronic headaches, fatigue, mood swings, and memory loss, all of which can make it difficult to hold down a job, or even to maintain personal relationships. TBIs are a common accident-related injury,… Read More »
Obtaining Follow-Up Care Can Improve Outcomes For TBI Patients
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which are typically the result of a sudden blow to the head or forceful impact, are one of the most common injuries sustained by accident victims. They can range in severity, with recovery depending on how extensive the damage was and which part of the brain was affected. The most… Read More »
Did You Suffer Blunt Force Head Trauma In An Accident?
Most of us have experienced some type of bump to the head at some point in our lives. Maybe you struck your head on an open cupboard door, or suffered a fall as a child while playing sports. These, and similar injuries, are common examples of blunt force head trauma. Any type of blow… Read More »
Brain Bleed Head Injuries
An intracranial hemorrhage, or brain bleed is an injury that commonly affects those who have suffered head trauma. Upon suffering an impact, the blood vessels in the brain can become strained and eventually burst, causing blood to collect in the brain tissue or underneath the skull. If left untreated, intracranial hemorrhages can cause permanent… Read More »
Brain Stem Injuries
The brain is a complex organ that is made up of many specialized areas, all of which work together to control thought, voluntary movements, and basic functions like breathing and sleeping, as well as coordination and balance. While injury to any part of the brain can disrupt the smooth operation of these systems, injuries… Read More »
Delayed Concussion Symptoms
As the name suggests, delayed concussion symptoms don’t manifest immediately after a head trauma, but could take days or even a few weeks to show up. Unfortunately, these symptoms often affect higher brain functions, like cognition, emotions, and memory and could be indicative of a serious and potentially permanent brain injury. If you or… Read More »
