Blog Posts - Brain injury
Do Brain Injuries Lower Life Expectancy?
Brain injuries are very complicated partially because they can manifest in different ways from one case to the next. There are many important questions to ask in the wake of brain trauma. Where was the injury suffered? How severe was it? How did it occur? How quickly did the person...
Read MoreCan Moderate Exercise Speed Concussion Recovery?
Concussions are among the most common of all brain injuries, and they can leave people unable to do their jobs or participate in daily activities, like athletics, for weeks after they get hurt. One of the challenges created by a concussion or similar traumatic brain injury is the general lack...
Read MoreHow much will a brain injury from a car crash cost?
Brain injuries create some of the worst outcomes after car crashes. In severe cases, people may suffer injuries so extreme that they become dependent on life support. Brain injuries can also affect someone’s sense of balance, their personality, sensory perception and memory. Seeing a doctor shortly after a crash can...
Read MoreWhen is it considered a “hidden” brain injury?
Whether it is a vehicle collision, a slip-and-fall or falling objects striking a worker in the head, individuals can suffer the effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is numerous ways. Depending on several factors, these injuries can affect the brain’s structure or function. Additionally, no two cases of TBI...
Read MoreCan a head injury lead to personality changes?
Whether it is an accident on a construction site or two high-speed vehicles colliding, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have devastating effects on the victim. From perceptive challenges such as blurred vision to memory impairment, individuals will likely struggle through a broad range of TBI symptoms. Unfortunately, one category...
Read MoreWhat parents need to know about childhood concussions
From organized sports to playground shenanigans to bicycle or motor vehicle accidents, children and young adults face the frightening prospect of a head injury at nearly every turn. Parents might hear news reports that stretch the truth or anecdotal stories that leave out a significant portion of the facts. In...
Read MoreAre your post-accident symptoms a sign of traumatic brain injury?
If you’re used to navigating busy roadways in Chambersburg or other nearby Pennsylvania towns, you already understand how traffic-laden such areas can be. Nearby interstates are known for being high-risk areas for collisions. In fact, on a busy Friday afternoon when all you want to do is get home safely...
Read MoreThe repercussions of a closed head injury could be lifelong
Anytime someone suffers from a head injury, a possibility of lifelong repercussions exists. If your doctors told you that you suffered a closed head injury, you may wonder what that could mean for the rest of your life. It all depends on the severity and type of injury. The main...
Read MoreTraumatic brain injuries are prevalent in many occupations
How safe is your workplace? Safe work environments are an often-unrecognized contributor to the bottom line, but many Pennsylvania employers fail to prioritize employee health and safety. For this reason, you might be responsible for keeping a lookout for hazards that could cause you life-changing injuries or worse. Did you...
Read MoreThe unpredictable healing process of a brain injury
After the initial shock of the accident wore off, the new reality of your life came crashing down around you. Your loved one suffered a brain injury, and now he or she faces a long, difficult road of recovery. The extent to which your loved one will recover is unknown....
Read MoreResearchers receive funds to study traumatic brain injuries
Two Pennsylvania researchers were chosen by the National Institutes of Health to spearhead a five-year international study to evaluate treatments for pediatric traumatic brain injury. In the United States, almost a half-million children age 14 and younger are brought to emergency rooms for traumatic brain injuries. TBI is one of...
Read Moreaftermath of brain injury unpredictable
Each day Pennsylvania residents are injured in motor vehicle accidents. In the best situations those injuries are minor and heal quickly. In others however, they are much more serious and result in a long period of recovery. This is particularly true when the injury suffered is to someone’s brain. Because...
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