A concussion can happen from any intense trauma that damages tissues or blood vessels in the brain, whether sustained during a car crash, slip and fall or any other type of accident. Although concussions are commonly referred to as a mild type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and may not be deemed life threatening, it can nevertheless have serious impacts on the victim’s life.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can leave both the victim and their loved ones physically and emotionally crippled. The effects of TBI can be either temporary or impact the rest of the victim’s life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year 1.5 million Americans suffer a TBI and approximately 80,000 […]
Anaheim, Calif. — An Alaskan woman filed suit against the Walt Disney Company, seeking $3 million in California federal court, alleging she suffered a traumatic brain injury while exiting the Space Mountain roller coaster ride at Disneyland. Sarah Andrews stated in her complaint that she “violently struck” her head against a low concrete ceiling when […]
Any serious car accident can break bones in your body, including your skull. When you crack your skull, you can end up with a traumatic brain injury or TBI. A TBI, or any other type of head injury, can leave you sidelined with headaches, confusion, and impaired movement. Although all types of accidents can result […]
Getting into an accident can significantly impact all aspects of your life – especially if you were seriously injured. That is why accident victims are so relieved when they suffer no broken bones and see no open wounds after a crash. They refuse to go to the hospital, thinking they suffered no injuries. This can […]
