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The human brain is one of the world’s most complex structures, manmade or otherwise. Despite generations of neurologists dedicating their lives to the study of this natural marvel, science is far from unlocking all its mysteries. Accordingly, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be amongst the most severe injuries you can suffer in a car accident, as an injury to the…

Recent news reports have highlighted the increased attention that is being given to the causes, symptoms, and complications caused by concussions. A recent CDC report indicates that, in 2010, concussions resulted in almost 2.5 million hospital visits and in more than 50,000 deaths.1 Concussion symptoms are not always easily identified. In fact, concussion victims may not be aware that they…

Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are typically sustained in motor vehicle, motorcycle, or other serious accidents. A patient’s recovery time after a TBI greatly depends upon the severity of the injury or injuries involved. The recovery time period can range anywhere from 6 months to 2 years following the date of the injury. If you or someone you love has…

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) may seem relatively straightforward - after all, it is an injury to the brain caused by trauma. However, a TBI is a highly complex injury that has many different types, degrees of severity, causes, and effects on victims. No two brain injuries are exactly alike and identifying the location of the injury on the brain,…

Brain injuries can happen on the job or anywhere and they are one of the most serious types of injuries that you can suffer. Brain injuries can also be difficult to definitively diagnose and the course and extent of the recovery process is often uncertain for a period of time. The most common signs of brain injury include altered behavior,…

Although most concussions and other mild traumatic brain injuries completely resolve themselves relatively quickly, the effects of multiple concussions can be significant and can lead to long-term cognitive and physical deficiencies. The long-term effects of concussions - like brain injuries of all kinds - do not always follow a predictable course. Nonetheless, multiple concussions have long been thought to contribute…

Traumatic brain injuries,1 or TBIs, are brain injuries caused by trauma (either internally or externally) to the victim’s head. The trauma associated with closed-head TBIs causes the brain to move around inside the head and make direct contact with the front and/or the back of the victim’s skull. This movement causes damage to the brain’s neurons and axons (i.e. the…

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…

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…