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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...