Researchers continue to find and shed light on the potential long-term impacts of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Military service members and vets who have suffered TBIs while serving in war zones provide researchers with a wealth of information. One study recently...
Brain Injury
From Your Body to Your Behavior, TBI Can Greatly Alter Your Life
Injuries can turn unsuspecting people's lives upside down. Often, individuals who suffer serious injuries are carrying out everyday activities when they are suddenly involved in accidents that change their lives. Car accidents are a common culprit of such scenarios....
Study: Ski Helmets May Not Prevent All Types of Head Injury
More severe and fatal accidents among skiers and snowboarders involve head injuries than any other type of trauma. Up to 15 percent of all winter sports injuries involve the head. That's why you're likely seeing more people of all ages on the slopes wearing helmets....
Brain Injuries Might Demand the Victim Seeks Compensation
A person who slips on the ice or snow this winter might fall in a way that they hit their head on the ground. This might lead to a brain injury that can be minor, such as a concussion, or more serious, such as global brain damage. These cases must be handled properly...
Memory Loss Can Be Challenging After a Brain Injury
One of the most harrowing symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) for some victims is memory loss. This can impact people in different ways. For some, long-term memories are gone. For others, the short-term memory is impacted. This can make life miserable for many...