by Jeremy Winter | Apr 2, 2022 | Brain Injury
Accidents that cause brain injuries understandably cause concerns for any individual, especially a child. Understanding the long-term impact of pediatric traumatic brain injuries can help us see the extent of the injury and how it is a life-changing event. Childhood...
by Jeremy Winter | Mar 15, 2022 | Brain Injury
When an individual suffers a traumatic brain injury, the unfortunate event often changes their mental health, cognition, and other areas of their overall brain function. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury after an accident, you may be...
by Jeremy Winter | Mar 8, 2022 | Catastrophic Injury
Unfortunately, catastrophic events leave many people with permanent and severe conditions following traumatic brain or spinal cord damage. Recovering and getting accustomed to your new life if you live with paralysis after a severe accident can lead to many hardships...
by Jeremy Winter | Mar 1, 2022 | Brain Injury
A concussion is caused by a sudden jolt, hit, or impact on the brain. Any child or adult can sustain this type of injury during many car accidents, slip and falls, games, acts of violence, and other situations. It is common to have serious side effects such as...
by Jeremy Winter | Feb 16, 2022 | Brain Injury
According to CDC reports, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect around 1.5 million Americans each year, and 80,000 to 90,000 people experience the onset of long-term disabilities. With so many people affected by brain injuries and lengthy recovery times, support...
by Jeremy Winter | Feb 9, 2022 | Brain Injury
Seizures are brought on by abnormal and excess brain cell activity that happens suddenly and spontaneously. People who suffer from seizures encounter uncontrollable movements and often fall to the ground while actively seizing. This poses a risk for traumatic brain...
by Jeremy Winter | Feb 2, 2022 | Brain Injury
Concussions are common brain injuries that vary in recovery times among different people and their accident’s severity. After suffering a brain injury, like a concussion, the injured individual has legal rights to seek compensation for their suffering when the...
by Jeremy Winter | Jan 30, 2022 | Brain Injury
Shaken Baby Syndrome is a severe form of child abuse caused by violently shaking an infant. Shaken Baby Syndrome, also known as Abusive Head Trauma, is responsible for between 1400 and 3000 infant deaths and injuries each year. While deadly, Shaken Baby Syndrome is...
by Jeremy Winter | Jan 16, 2022 | Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury can be a stressful and often life-changing event that may alter a person’s emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Unfortunately, a common effect of suffering a traumatic brain injury is depression—an overwhelming feeling of sadness,...
by Jeremy Winter | Jan 2, 2022 | Brain Injury
No two children experience Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, the same way. However, many children deal with intense emotional challenges during their recovery period. As a parent, you have a significant part in helping your child cope with these challenges, as well as...