Category: Brain Injury

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 2.5 million people1 either went to the emergency room, were admitted to the hospital, or died due to suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While TBIs can happen to anyone, certain factors often put individuals at a higher risk of suffering a brain injury than others. The following…

  Going to restaurants, stores, cafes, shops, and other retail establishments is an everyday part of life for many people who live and work in the Tampa area. While the vast majority of these visits are without incident, each day individuals sustain injuries while visiting property owned and managed by others. While in many cases, these injuries involve little more…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates1 that an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Traumatic brain injuries occur when trauma to the head causes injury to the brain resulting in a disruption of normal function. The most common kinds of TBI with which most people are familiar is a concussion. While…

In the Florida heat, many people head to the swimming pool on a regular basis to stay cool and have some fun. While a day in the sun should be nothing but enjoyable, many individuals unfortunately suffer injuries in swimming pool accidents. As reported1 by the United States government's pool safety agency, over 5,000 people suffer injury or die in…

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when the brain collides with the skull and suffers damage as a result. This type of injury is, understandably, most often associated with a victim who suffers direct trauma to the head. However, many people may not realize that a person does not need to actually hit their head on an object in order to…

Many people in Florida regularly enjoy sports and other recreational activities on a regular basis. Participation in athletic competitions and events can be an excellent way to exercise and meet people with similar interests. In addition, sports play an essential role in childhood development for many individuals, teaching them valuable lessons such as teamwork, problem solving, physical skills, and the…

Of the approximately 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries1 that occur each year, a significant number happen when the victim is on someone else’s property. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are an injury to the brain that causes a disruption in normal function. In many cases, they occur after a bump or blow to the head, but can also happen when…

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…

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…