Although any injury suffered in an accident can create a negative impact on the victim’s life, traumatic brain injuries can be catastrophic. Brain injuries can affect the victim’s cognitive abilities, including speech and memory. Many brain injury victims are left with long-term or permanent disabilities that require extensive medical care. When the victim was injured…
One of the most common types of accident injuries is concussions. A concussion is a result of the brain being jolted inside of the skull when there is some type of impact or direct hit to the head. Many people who have received what they perceive as a minor head injury in an accident do…
According to national statistics, almost 40,000 people are killed each year in vehicle crashes. For those fortunate enough to survive, more than 2.5 million are left seriously injured. Car accident injuries range from bumps and bruises to internal bleeding and brain injuries. One of the most common traumatic brain injuries suffered by car accident victims…
Concussions are one of the most common types of personal injuries, and they can occur as the result of even a minor bump, blow, or jolt to the head. While the symptoms are often subtle, going unnoticed, or taking days and even weeks to appear, the impact they can have on your physical health and…
Children play hard and it is impossible for parents to prevent the injuries that are likely to occur as the result of their rough and tumble behavior. While many of these may be no more than minor bumps, bruises, or scratches, it is important to be alert for the signs of something more serious. In…