When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an accident, that person’s first thoughts are understandably often focused on diagnosis and treatment. Eventually, however, injured parties may need to grapple with the fact that they will require ongoing treatment and TBI management. This can be expensive, which is why… Continue reading Managing a Traumatic Brain Injury
Continue ReadingSymptoms of a Concussion After an Accident
Any type of accident can result in serious injuries. Some, such as broken bones and deep lacerations, are immediately apparent. Others, though, do not always present symptoms right away. These are known as hidden injuries because they are easy to overlook. Of all the hidden injuries, concussions are some of… Continue reading Symptoms of a Concussion After an Accident
Continue ReadingWhat are the Main Causes of Head Injuries?
There is no such thing as a minor head injury. A head injury will leave an accident victim in immense pain, and they will require extensive rehabilitation. In some cases, a person may have to relearn how to walk and perform other simple daily tasks. An accident can cause a… Continue reading What are the Main Causes of Head Injuries?
Continue ReadingDid You Sustain an Accident-Related Skull Fracture?
Of the many types of injuries that a person can sustain in an accident, head injuries are some of the worst. Skull fractures, in particular, should be taken especially seriously, as they can lead to permanent damage if treatment isn’t sought immediately. While those who sustain skull fractures and similar… Continue reading Did You Sustain an Accident-Related Skull Fracture?
Continue ReadingSeeking Compensation for an Accident-Related Brain Contusion
Suffering a blunt force impact to the head can result in a wide range of injuries, many of which fall under the broad category of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). One specific type of brain injury often encountered by accident victims is a brain contusion, which results in swelling and… Continue reading Seeking Compensation for an Accident-Related Brain Contusion
Continue ReadingCan a Birth Injury Cause Cerebral Palsy?
While some birth injuries are minor and don’t have a lasting impact, some, including cerebral palsy can have permanent consequences. Sometimes, these types of injuries are unavoidable, but others could have been prevented if a healthcare professional had used the proper degree of care. Infants who are born with cerebral… Continue reading Can a Birth Injury Cause Cerebral Palsy?
Continue ReadingAre You Suffering from Visual Midline Shift Syndrome?
Those who suffer from a concussion may expect headaches or changes in sleep patterns, at least for a few days. Unfortunately, even mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have much more severe consequences, including problems like Visual Midline Shift Syndrome. This condition affects many accident victims who experience a blunt… Continue reading Are You Suffering from Visual Midline Shift Syndrome?
Continue ReadingAre You Suffering from a Severe Accident-Related TBI?
Sustaining any type of head injury is dangerous. Moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), however, are some of the most devastating brain injuries that a person can sustain, often leaving survivors to contend with chronic pain and disability for the rest of their lives. When these kinds of injuries… Continue reading Are You Suffering from a Severe Accident-Related TBI?
Continue ReadingHeartwarming Story of a Child Overcoming a Brain Injury at Birth
Oxygen is necessary for brain function, and without it, the brain can suffer irreversible injury. Anything that restricts oxygen or blood flow during labor and delivery can cause a lifetime of disabilities. Out of Louisiana comes a heartwarming story of a baby who received critical care after doctors realized he… Continue reading Heartwarming Story of a Child Overcoming a Brain Injury at Birth
Continue ReadingCan Light Therapy Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries leave our clients sidelined with headaches, dizziness, and impaired coordination or balance. Unable to think clearly or remain active, many of them stay in bed for months before their symptoms begin to resolve. Fortunately, doctors are continuing to learn new treatments that might speed recovery. As the… Continue reading Can Light Therapy Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries?
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