Posts Tagged ‘brain injuries’
Is Texting and Driving as Dangerous as Drinking and Driving?
It has been well documented that distracted driving, especially distracted driving connected to cell phone use, is a major cause of motor vehicle crashes both among teenagers and adults. In literature assessing the effect of cell phone usage on driving, the risk of an accident increases when dialing a cell phone. This may potentially be…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Brain Injuries: An FAQ
Posted on February 11, 2018 Each year in the U.S., there are about 1.7 million traumatic brain injury (TBI) deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency visits in hospitals across many states. Are you one of the many Americans who have received a brain injury and aren’t sure where to turn in your time of need? Brain injuries…
Read MoreIf You Have Sustained a Disability Due to a Car Accident
Posted on February 6, 2018 Nobody expects to get behind the wheel of a car and endure a life-changing accident that has many effects on their life. If you have then sustained a disability due to a car accident, you may have questions about moving forward. Perhaps you have already endured many types of treatment…
Read MoreMost Common Injuries You May Receive in a Motorcycle Accident
Posted on January 27, 2018 Motorcycle riders are not offered the same protections as those who dominate the roadways, from passenger vehicles to commercial trucks. In many motorcycle accidents, riders can expect to sustain the worst, life-threatening injuries because they have no protection from the outside, except for the helmet on their heads. Today we…
Read MoreBrain Injuries: What is the True Cost of My Injury?
Posted on January 19, 2018 Brain injuries can take on many forms when it comes to car accidents and the role that they tend to play. This means that you could suffer the most minor brain injury or the most severe injury, which can have devastating effects on your life, some even permanent in nature.…
Read MoreWhen a Traumatic Brain Injury Has Left a Long-Lasting Impact on Your Life
There is no ‘typical’ traumatic brain injury (TBI), as your specific injury will depend on many factors, like the severity of the initial impact, the functions that have been affected, and so much more. With about 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries happening in the United States every year, it’s no surprise that many Americans are…
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