Brain Injury
Which Serious Brain Injuries Are Caused by Vehicle Accidents?
Traumatic brain injuries are extremely serious and can alter a person’s life in many ways. They can lead to numerous complications, including nerve damage, strokes, seizures, strokes, infections, and blood clots. Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. When a person is involved in a vehicle crash, they will likely…
Read MoreThe Different Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can occur in different areas, affecting the brain in unique ways. Although “traumatic brain injury” (TBI) is the umbrella term to describe these injuries, there are actually several different types of TBIs. If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, you should understand the issues and…
Read MoreThe Effects of Concussions on Tennessee’s Healthcare Workers
Doctors, nurses, surgeons, paramedics, and other healthcare workers are expected to take care of sick and injured patients who enter hospitals and clinics. However, many people do not think about the possibility of the healthcare providers becoming injured or hurt while on the job, which happens more often than you might imagine. The Occupational Safety…
Read MoreThe Causes and Complications Associated with Pediatric Concussions
When it comes to children playing, it’s no surprise that they get hurt from time to time. What may be surprising is how severe a lot of those injuries are. Breaking bones, spraining ligaments, and getting deep cuts that require stitches are often what’s thought about when it comes to pretty serious injuries on children.…
Read MoreThe Physical, Financial, and Emotional Toll of TBI Recovery
When it comes to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), many people do not understand the financial stress that comes with recovery. Even victims of TBIs may not fully understand how expensive it will be to financially support their recovery for years to come. When you or a loved one have suffered from a traumatic brain injury,…
Read MoreCollecting Workers’ Compensation for a Brain Injury
There are many types of jobs where workers risk catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries. In Tennessee, employees have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim if they are injured while working for their employer. What types of workplace accidents cause traumatic brain injuries? An employee can be injured doing any type of job.…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries Cause Anxiety and Depression
Every injury has serious physical consequences. Some injuries, like traumatic brain injuries, are more devastating than others because they affect a victim’s emotional well-being long-term in addition to his or her physical and cognitive abilities. Depression and anxiety are two common effects of a brain injury. Depression is considered a mood disorder, characterized by “severe…
Read MoreCan a New “Sniff Test” Help Unresponsive Brain Injury Victims?
Severe injuries require emergency medical attention. When called upon to address these injuries, doctors must act quickly to diagnose and treat them as effectively as possible; many times in an effort to save the victim’s life. Brain injuries are a type of injury that can leave victims unresponsive, making the job of medical personnel extremely…
Read MoreThe Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury is a violent or sudden jolt to the brain that causes an injury to the brain. A TBI can be due to a construction site fall, a motor vehicle accident, a personal attack, or for other reasons. In a TBI, the brain hits the skull or shakes around in the skull.…
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