Category: Brain Injury

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Unraveling the long-term effects of a child’s head injury, this article explores medical insights, developmental impacts, and legal avenues for support. Any head injury as an adult is cause for concern, even seemingly minor ones. But what happens when that same injury happens to someone much...

Suffering any type of head trauma can be severe. When your head hits an object in a car accident or during a slip and fall, it can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even mild traumatic brain injuries can have long-lasting effects, including vision and hearing issues. If you suffered a head injury, it’s...

If you suffered a head injury in an accident, you might be wondering how much your head injury claim is worth. Well, to answer that question, you should know that there are a few different factors that can go into determining how much head injury claim payouts can be. In this post, we will discuss...

Brain injuries can alter the course of your life in an instant. They can change your personality, render you unable to work, and burden your family with costly rehabilitation and treatment bills. Sometimes, the cost of medical care for a brain injury can continue for the rest of your life. If you or a loved...

The cervical spine is the most vulnerable to injury because of its high mobility and exposure to sudden impacts. Despite this, injuries to the thoracic and lumbar spine can also lead to severe, lasting disabilities. Key Takeaways The cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions are the most injury-prone areas of the spine, with the...

Concussions are common in personal injury claims, especially car accidents and motorcycle accidents. Many people with a concussion heal within a few weeks with no noticeable side effects. However, other people experience lingering symptoms. Even if you recover from a concussion without any long-term effects, there are future risks. People who have had one concussion...

In medical school in the US, doctors must decide what type of medicine they wish to specialize in. Essentially, medical students pick an area they want to become an “expert” in and focus their studies and internships on that body part or system. And while having experts in various bodily systems can be beneficial, when...

Unlike a traumatic brain injury that involves acute physical trauma, a hypoxic or anoxic brain injury results from a lack of oxygen to the brain. A stroke is a typical example of brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen. However, strokes are not the only cause of hypoxic and anoxic brain injuries. Some of...

Bicycle riding is fun and good for you, and it can be an inexpensive way of getting from point A to point B. Bike riding is something that most of us learned when we were kids, and many continue to enjoy this activity well into adulthood. While kids ride bikes mostly for fun and play,...

People attempting to live with a traumatic brain injury often find that returning to “life as normal” is challenging. Depending on the severity of the injury, this challenge can be mild, moderate, or extreme. But if a patient is or becomes able to complete basic daily personal tasks, the next question most of them want...