Category: Brain Injuries
Brain Injuries,Motorcycle Accidents | January 27, 2021
Motorcycle helmets save lives. There is little room for debate on this topic. The bottom line is that every motorcyclist in California should wear a helmet when they are on the roadway. Not only is this the law, but this will also prevent motorcycle drivers and passengers from sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury, an…
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Brain Injuries | November 23, 2020
If you or somebody you care about has sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), then you need to know what to expect. Traumatic brain injuries range in severity and can lead to significant short- and long-term disabilities. It is not uncommon for brain injury victims to sustain significant monetary losses due to medical expenses and…
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Brain Injuries,Our Blog | September 13, 2018
Most people who suffer from a serious brain injury in a car accident will want to know how long it’s going to take for them to get better. The truth is that the road to recovery after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) could take some years, and even then, many victims will endure lifelong disabilities…
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Brain Injuries,Our Blog | August 14, 2018
One thing victims of motorcycle accidents already know is that there is a risk of brain injury if they hit their heads. With these injuries come many symptoms and side effects. That’s not the only problem, though. After the initial brain injury, there is a potential for secondary brain injury. These injuries are a result…
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Brain Injuries,Our Blog | July 30, 2018
Brain injuries can impact anyone from a small child to an older adult. They often devolve from car crashes as a result of the force of the impact. These injuries occur due to direct impact with the windows, steering wheel, steering column and other objects. Sometimes, they occur because of torsion in the brain, e.g.,…
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Brain Injuries,Our Blog | July 4, 2018
After some forms of brain injuries, there is a risk of locked-in syndrome (LIS). This syndrome is one that is not well understood, and it is very rare. However, people do suffer from it and should have a right to be cared for despite their inability to communicate in traditional ways. Families who have a…
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Brain Injuries,Our Blog | June 14, 2018
There is one certain thing about treatment options for brain injuries: They’re expensive. If you’ve suffered a serious accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI), for example, you’re liable to spend tens of thousands of dollars for various medications, treatments, rehabilitation and therapies. In some cases, however, these treatment options will work to…
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Brain Injuries,Our Blog | June 12, 2018
A child should never have to deal with a serious injury, but all too often, one will. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen in a number of ways, from developing after a car crash to happening when a child falls on the playground. Children riding with their parents on a motorcycle or those hit while…
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Brain Injuries,Our Blog | May 22, 2018
A brain injury impacts everyone differently, but for those with a significant injury, it could mean speech impairment, difficulty walking or other significant impacts on functioning. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) doesn’t render those body parts useless. However, it can interfere with how the brain works and recognizes to use those body parts. For example,…
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Brain Injuries,Our Blog | May 1, 2018
You didn’t even have time to think before you were struck crossing the road. All you remember is the flash of metal before you found yourself waking up on the pavement. Everything hurt, and you couldn’t make sense of your surroundings. Within a few days, it was clear that you’d suffered a serious brain injury….
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