Month: April 2015

Of the approximately 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that occur in the United States each year, a significant number are categorized as concussions. In fact, the Brain Injury Association of America indicates1 that concussion is the most common form of brain injury. While many people may not consider a concussion a serious injury, the reality is that all TBIs…

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States and were the number one cause of TBI for individuals ages 5 to 24 years, as well as the leading cause of hospitalizations related to TBI. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),1 the primary cause of TBI across all…

If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI)1 in a motor vehicle accident, you always want to carefully choose a medical professional who knows how to treat this type of injury and who can ensure your recovery is as smooth as possible and that you have everything you need to heal. However, if you then decide to file a legal…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates1 that an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury2 (TBI) every year. Out of these 1.7 million, 275,000 are serious enough to require hospitalization. A traumatic brain injury occurs when trauma to the head results in a disruption with the way the brain normally functions. Importantly, an impact between…

Though most people have heard of a concussion, many people may not fully understand the fact about traumatic brain injuries (TBI).1 The following is meant to dispel some commonly believed myths regarding this serious injury. You have to hit your head to receive a TBI. Though TBIs are most often associated with direct trauma to the head—often from falling or…