Caring for a loved one in a coma after a car accident can be emotionally challenging. It’s distressing to see someone who was once full of life now unable to wake up, talk or move. Though recovery is possible, it can take weeks to months or even years. Families must be patient and resilient while […]
Seeking Justice For The Injured
The long-term psychological impact of a traumatic car accident
A car accident can seriously change a person’s life. Apart from the physical injuries they may sustain, hidden effects often may not manifest immediately. These effects can lead to long-term problems with a person’s mental health, which can be devastating. Unfortunately, victims may not realize how much the accident affects them daily. They may try […]
Understanding the effects of different types of brain injuries
Accidents that cause brain injuries usually require victims to receive physical therapy as part of their medical treatment. Knowing the type of brain injury that you or a Florida loved one may have sustained is crucial in determining the right course of medical attention, along with assessing damages you could seek in a lawsuit when […]
Understand the importance of a concussion protocol
If you’re an athlete or involved in any physically demanding activity in Florida, it’s important to understand a concussion protocol. This set of guidelines is designed to diagnose, treat and manage concussions rapidly. It’s crucial in preventing and reducing the risk of long-term brain damage and injury. Concussion are common injuries in athletics Brain injuries […]
The impact of a brain injury
Every year in Florida, thousands of people experience traumatic brain injuries. Some result in death or leave victims comatose. But what you may not know is that the long-term impact of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can alter a person’s life even if they’re not completely incapacitated. The devastating impact of a TBI With a […]
What causes traumatic brain injury?
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It governs every aspect of your life and ensures you remain safe and healthy. With over 200,000 people in Florida living with traumatic brain injury, it’s important to understand its potential causes and seek help early to achieve maximum recovery. What is traumatic brain […]
How does Traumatic Brain Injury affect military veterans?
Nearly 1.5 million U.S. veterans call Florida their home. After their noble sacrifices in the armed forces, these vets often experience life-changing injuries related to their service. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) cause some of the most severe life-changing physical and emotional changes. TBI definition The medical community defines a TBI as brain injuries involving a […]
Can a traumatic brain injury lead to a learning disability?
Many Florida residents sustain traumatic brain injuries in accidents. Children, in particular, are susceptible to developing learning disabilities when they experience head injuries. This is how such an injury can affect learning when the brain is still growing and developing. How brain injuries occur in children Although children are resilient, they can develop a traumatic […]
Emotional problems from traumatic brain injuries
Severe traumatic brain injuries cause the development of various mental illnesses and emotional health conditions. This injury may affect the regions of the brain that control specific emotions, actions and behaviors. For patients in Florida, the effects of moderate to severe injuries affect the long-term functions of the brain and mental abilities. Emotional challenges A […]
The true dangers of head impacts to brain health
The potentially devastating consequences of traumatic brain injuries are known all too well by thousands of Florida residents. However, not everyone is as aware of the devastating effects that seemingly minor or repeated impacts to the head can also have on long-term brain health, not to mention the future prospects of those who experience them. […]