Concussions are a common form of brain injury in the United States. As many as 3 million people have been diagnosed with a concussion from participating in sports or recreational activities, and with half of all concussions going unreported or undetected, that is probably a conservative estimate. Concussion symptoms can make...
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The Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries: What You Need to Know
If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury, you might think that, once the initial medical crisis is over, normal life will resume. For some people with mild traumatic brain injury, recuperation can take only a few weeks, but with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, there might be...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Long-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) cause significant impairment that will most likely persist for the rest of the victim's life. It's important for victims and their families to understand the long-term consequences of these brain injuries so they can demand the compensation they are entitled to. A dedicated Washington, D.C. personal injury...
Read MoreWhat Are the Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Catastrophic accidents can leave victims with severe and life-changing injuries. One example is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. The consequences of a TBI are serious and can last a lifetime. That, in turn, spells reduced quality of life, significant losses in future earning ability, and of course major medical...
Read MoreLittle Known Facts about Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are listed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a leading cause of mortality and disability in the U.S. It is estimated that 153 people in the U.S. die from a brain injury each day, and those who are lucky to survive still face effects that...
Read MoreWhat is Emergency Treatment for TBI?
Let Our Maryland Brain Injury Lawyers Help TREATMENT FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) AND HEAD TRAUMA Damage from a traumatic brain injury is often permanent and far-reaching. It may affect not only...
Read MoreTypes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can result from either a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury. A closed head injury occurs when an object suddenly hits the head but does not break through the skull. A penetrating head injury, on the other hand, results...
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Traumatic brain injuries result from sudden trauma to the head, such as that caused by a sudden car accident or unexpected fall. Dealing with a traumatic brain injury can be frustrating because it is often hard to detect. Victims of...
Read MoreBe Aware of Potential Brain Injuries as Fall Sports Begin
As we march into fall, kids across America are forlornly saying goodbye to summer fun, but they are simultaneously turning towards an exciting new school year. New clothes, new books, new classmates, new adventures. For many young students, the return to school also means the return to school sports.
Read MoreStudy Shows MMA Fighters Have Higher Risk of TBI Than Boxers
According to CBSSports.com, a study performed by University of Toronto researchers has revealed that mixed martial arts fighters are at a higher risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) than boxers, or other martial arts fighters. The study, which looked at MMA fights from 2006 to 2012, found that fighters...
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