Guest post by berkmyer.com Many different accidents such as car crashes, sports injuries, and falls can result in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).1 A TBI happens when damage occurs to the tissue of the brain, usually due to trauma. Brain injuries can range from mild (like a concussion) to very severe and even fatal. While mild TBIs often resolve with a…

Millions of people are affected by traumatic brain injuries1 (TBIs) each year. These injuries can occur for a variety of reasons, including car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, sports accidents, and many others. When their injuries are severe, brain injury victims can often incur medical expenses that are well beyond what they would be capable of paying out of…

If you have been involved in an accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, the complications can be numerous and life-changing. Complications can range from having a difficulty in communicating to depression to being in coma. Under Florida law, if you have sustained a traumatic brain injury after an accident you may be entitled to money damages to compensate…

As a Florida native, “winter sports” may not have much meaning to you. After all, with our famously temperate climate, people in Florida can typically enjoy outdoor activities all year. In fact, it is not uncommon to see people biking, running, and even people surfing in the middle of winter in certain parts of the state. Many Floridians, however, enjoy…

When people think of traumatic brain injuries,1 they often think of accidents like car or truck crashes, serious bicycle accidents, or other incidents that often leave victims in the hospital. While it is certainly true that these types of accidents can often result in serious TBIs, they can also occur in surprisingly common and seemingly minor accidents as well. In…

When you hit your head or suffer another type of trauma that affects the brain, the resulting injury is generally referred to as a “traumatic brain injury” or “TBI.” However, this overarching term can be used to refer to many different types of brain injuries that occur in many different ways. Determining the exact type of brain injury you have…

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex and mysterious injury. No two TBI patients have the same experience, as the effects of the injury can vary greatly depending on where the injury occurred on the brain and how much brain tissue was damaged. While some TBI patients make a complete and relatively swift recovery, others may suffer from severe impairments…

When you are diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, medical professionals will base your treatment plan on many different factors. They should evaluate where the brain damage occurred, how severely damaged your brain tissue is, your individual symptoms, whether you have lost any amount of consciousness, and whether you have any threats of serious complications. Treatment plans can range from…

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur any time head trauma, vibrations, or oxygen deprivation cause damage to the delicate tissue of your brain. Because the brain is the control center of your entire body and its functioning, the effects of brain damage affect the way different parts of your body work. The brain in also in charge of your emotions and…

Traumatic brain injuries,1 or TBIs, are an extremely serious type injury that can occur when people hit their heads on objects or when their heads jerk quickly back and forth in a way that makes the brain move around within the skull. The most common form of TBI, of which most readers will have probably heard, is a concussion. TBIs…