Category Archives: Brain Injury
When Minor Head Injuries Become Fatal
Even the most minor head injuries can be fatal under certain circumstances. Unfortunately, these fatalities are difficult to prevent. Why? Because victims have no idea how badly they have been hurt until it is far too late. Their loved ones are equally unaware of these injuries, and they are forced to watch their family… Read More »
The Shocking Link Between Suicide and Head Injury
Thanks to recent awareness campaigns and medical advancements, most people are now aware that there is a connection between head injuries and mental health issues. However, most people are unaware of how serious these mental health issues can become. Of all the mental health issues you might experience after a head injury, suicidal ideation… Read More »
New Blood Test Could Help Detect TBIs in Minutes
Detecting TBIs early could be the key to positive outcomes for injured victims. One of the biggest issues with these injuries is that victims are often completely unaware of their true long-term consequences. Some are even unaware of their own injuries – dismissing it as a slight knock on the head that requires no… Read More »
Do I Need Surgery for My Head Injury?
Sometimes, surgery is required to treat head injuries. Contrary to popular belief, this treatment option is not just reserved for head injuries involving high levels of trauma. Even a slight knock to the head could cause a brain bleed, and the only way to address this issue might be surgical intervention. How do you… Read More »
Can Medication Cure Brain Injury?
Brain injury victims in California have many options when it comes to treatment. Some of the most promising solutions are medications. If you have suffered a brain injury, you may be prescribed various types of medication depending on your unique circumstances. Most people would agree that medication is preferable to more severe treatment options,… Read More »
Stanford Leads New Developments in Brain Injury Treatment
Stanford has a solid track record of developing excellent medical innovations. In 1960, the university oversaw the first successful kidney transplant in California. A few years later, they developed the first sleep apnea monitor for newborn infants. By the end of the decade, they had carried out the first adult human heart transplant in… Read More »
The Most Common Types of Brain Injuries
There are many different types of brain injuries, and each one can affect victims in different ways. If you have suffered a brain injury, one of the first things you should do is determine the exact type. This can help you approach treatment in a much more confident, accurate manner. This is especially important… Read More »
Suing for a Head Injury Caused by an Airbag in California
Airbags are designed to save lives – but sometimes they cause an incredible amount of damage to victims in the process. Your airbag may have saved your life – but it might have also left you with a serious, life-altering head injury. You should not have to choose between surviving a car crash and… Read More »
Can a Car Accident Cause You to Lose Your Memory?
Car accidents can lead to many consequences – both physical and mental. The psychological trauma of these incidents can stay with victims for the rest of their lives, causing crippling disorders like depression and PTSD. But what happens if the victim cannot remember the event itself? What happens when victims suffer memory loss due… Read More »
Cyclists are Suffering Head Injuries in Intentional “Dooring” Attacks
It is no secret that cyclists and motorists do not always see eye to eye. These two groups are forced to share the road despite the fact that they use completely different vehicles. Cyclists are obviously much slower, but they are also capable of weaving between tighter gaps and accessing areas cars cannot. On… Read More »