A TBI is a traumatic brain injury from any outside force; a jolt bump or blow to the head or neck can injure the brain. The most common causes for TBI involve falls, car accidents, recreational activities, sports injuries, assaults and blast injuries. Effects of a...
Unexpected accidents could lead to life-changing traumatic brain injuries. A severe injury may result in previously routine tasks becoming challenging to perform. Worst of all, such injuries might occur without warning anywhere. Traveling in a vehicle certainly comes...
Some New Jersey residents who are involved in vehicle crashes experience traumatic brain injury or TBI for short. This is a condition defined by an unexpected disruption in the normal function of the brain. TBIs from motor vehicle accidents tend to be a result of a...
Suffering a traumatic brain injury can alter every aspect of a person's life. Loved ones of a person affected by traumatic brain injury may feel that they no longer recognize the person that they love, and even the most basic daily activities can be difficult to...
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car wreck caused by another at-fault driver, your life as you knew it might be irretrievably altered. There is a wide spectrum of consequences of brain injuries ranging from the headaches suffered by those with only...
Even seemingly minor car accidents can lead to serious brain injuries. This is why all those who have been involved in an accident should be checked by a medical professional as soon as possible after a car accident, even if they feel well.Some of the most severe...
If you hurt your leg enough to bother with medical treatment, you can usually tell whether or not you should be on the way to the doctor. A large or sudden swelling could indicate a problem, while broken bones may come with serious pain or visual clues. But a brain...
Suffering a brain injury is a life-changing event for some individuals. The severity of the damage and the location have a big part in how much of an impact it will have on the person. For some, the future is filled with medical care, rehabilitation therapy and...
Individuals who suffer moderate or severe brain injuries seldom return to being the person that they once were before they got hurt. They instead experience a wide variety of physical and mental impairments that can last a lifetime. These may reduce an individual's...
If you suspect a concussion, such as the result of a motor vehicle accident or slip and fall, you shouldn't wait to receive medical treatment. Only a qualified doctor can run the tests necessary to determine if you have a concussion and/or another type of brain...