Brain Injury

Brain Injury

A TBI may not fully heal

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can create a lot of complications in a person's life. One issue is that complete healing is not always possible. This means that a person may be dealing with residual symptoms for months, years or even the rest of their life. This makes...

How can a TBI affect your memory?

A traumatic brain injury can affect your memory on many levels. It’s very common to experience memory issues immediately after the incident, and they can continue for a significant amount of time. Often, the issue is that people won’t remember the traumatic event at...

Potential signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI)

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....

What drivers need to know about traumatic brain injuries

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...

Researchers aim to help victims of brain injury

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...

Recovery from crash-related brain injuries could take a long time

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...

A brain injury caused by a car accident can be life-threatening

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...

A brain injury caused by a crash could be life-changing

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....

Even a mild brain injury can have long-term consequences

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...

Dangerous conditions in public places pose brain injury risks

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...