If you strike your head, even if you suffer a closed head injury without significant exterior symptoms, you could also suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This often happens when the brain moves violently within the skull, such as during a motor vehicle accident....
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most common types of injuries from car accidents in New York. You should know what the symptoms are and why it's so important to promptly seek medical treatment for a traumatic brain injury. What is a traumatic brain injury? A TBI...
New York residents are gearing up for the winter months. For people with sensory issues, like persons who have suffered a serious brain injury, things may be extra difficult. Victims who struggle with balance, a common problem following a brain injury, may have a...
Head trauma can have long-term consequences, regardless of whether the skull is penetrated. Victims of accidents in upstate New York that caused brain injuries might have to adjust to a changed lifestyle. Depending on the severity of the injuries, both physical and...
Motor vehicle accidents often result in serious injuries for victims. Car accidents are said to be the second most common cause of brain injuries in the United States, with falls topping the list. A brain injury is not always diagnosed when there was no penetration of...
Victims of car accidents in upstate New York may suffer the consequences for many years. This is more likely for anyone who suffered a brain injury. Therapy and medical treatment could continue for extended periods, and mounting medical bills may become overwhelming....
Any bump, jolt or penetration wound to the head can have lifelong consequences. Whether a traumatic brain injury is severe or mild, the impact on the victim's life could be significant. If another party's negligence caused brain trauma, the victim might have grounds...
Public places like shopping malls in New York could pose slip-and-fall hazards to consumers. While most people spot fall hazards outdoors on sidewalks and in parking areas, slippery wet areas might be less evident inside malls. An accidental fall can happen in...
Baseball fans may not realize that Major League ballparks can be dangerous places. Being struck by a foul ball can be catastrophic, especially if it causes a brain injury. A woman who was struck in the face at a game between the Cubs and the New York Mets in 2018...
Victims of car accidents can suffer a range of injuries, some of which could remain hidden and undiagnosed for weeks or even longer. Many crash victims in New York are unaware of the damage the whiplash motion of the head could cause. Traumatic brain injury can occur...