Category: Brain Injury

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…

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates1 that approximately 1.7 million people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. While the majority of these injuries are caused by falls, sports injuries, stuck by/against events, and violent assaults, a significant number are caused by defective consumer products. When these incidents occur, victims…

The forces involved in a motor vehicle accident can be tremendous. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles consistently travel at speeds faster than the human body was designed to travel, and the body is simply not equipped to deal with the physical forces that can be exerted on it in the event of a sudden impact. In cases in which…

The construction industry consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. By definition, construction sites are “works in progress,” with unfinished structures, open excavations, open heights, and heavy machinery at every turn. In addition, much of the work that is done at a construction site involves equipment or tools that have the potential to cause…

Florida’s famously warm and sunny climate allows residents to engage in sports and other outdoor activities year-round. As a result, many school-age children and adults alike keep busy and fit by engaging in both organized competitive and less formal “pick-up” games at local parks and recreational facilities. While sports can be a great way to stay fit and meet people…

Florida’s famously mild climate allows residents and visitors to ride bicycles year-round, and you would be hard pressed to go a day without seeing a bicyclist on the streets of any given Florida city. While using a bicycle to get from place to place or simply for recreation is a healthy and cost-efficient activity, it also exposes riders to a…

Traumatic brain injuries (or TBIs) can have serious complications and cause challenges for victims at any age. However, some brain injury victims never get to experience life without brain damage and resulting medical conditions. This is because many types of brain injuries can occur during childbirth. If your child suffers a traumatic brain injury at birth, you will likely be…

Statistics show1 that an estimated 1.7 million individuals in the United States suffer some degree of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on an annual basis. These injuries can range from a minor concussion to a severe and permanently debilitating condition. For example: Each year, over 1.3 million people who suffer TBI are treated in the emergency room and are released. 275,000…

In modern times, advanced tools and techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) makes detecting traumatic brain injury possible. Without this revolutionary medical equipment, we’d likely have to rely on the keen eye of a doctor to tell us if we’ve got a concussion. “Look at me, and then look to the left.” says the doctor.…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year.1 TBIs occur when a head injury results in a disruption in normal brain function.  Victims of TBIs that are caused by the negligence of others can often recover for their medical expenses and…