According to medical professionals, the brain never completely heals after a concussion. Therefore, the cumulative effect of one or more concussions may result of chemical or cellular changes in the brain. These changes could impact an individual's ability to...
Cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports in New Jersey and across the United States. According to the Washington Post, the activity causes more than half of all "catastrophic injuries to female athletes," including brain injuries, spine injuries, skull...
A New Jersey resident could sustain a traumatic brain injury after experiencing a sudden blow to the head during a car accident, a fall or a violent assault. A TBI can also be caused by an open head injury from a bullet or flying object that penetrates a person's...
New Jersey patients may be interested in research that investigates the effects of head trauma caused by injuries during contact sports such as football. While previous research focused on concussions, Stanford University researchers examined injuries caused by...
Brain injuries vary from mild to severe, but becoming familiar with the physical signs that first responders and medical professionals look for could be helpful. A witness to a head trauma accident might be able to provide vital information about an accident victim's...
When a serious accident occurs and an individual brain and/or spine is injured as a result, the costs associated with caring for that injury can be astronomical. This is one of the reasons that victims of brain and spinal cord injuries often opt to hold negligent...
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of brain injuries in New Jersey and the rest of the United States. Although the effects of a brain injury might not be obvious immediately after the accident occurs, it's important to seek medical help right away in...