A mild traumatic brain injury can lead to a variety of health concerns, including some that can last for the rest of a person’s life. With a severe traumatic brain injury, the end result is even more serious. This can result in permanent neurobiological damage that changes a person’s life
In some of our blog posts, we have discussed people who suffered from head injuries in an accident. Some people might suffer more than one concussion in their life. When this happens, and sometimes when a person only suffers from one concussion, other conditions might occur. Our Ohio readers might
Being hit by a person who is driving drunk can cause serious injuries. In some cases, drunk accidents might lead to death. If you are injured in a drunk driving accident or if a loved one is killed, it is possible to seek compensation for the damages caused by the
The highways that run through the state of Ohio can be a dangerous place. This is particularly true if a driver is under the influence or distracted. A recent accident on I-77 north sent two people to the hospital, including a police officer. According to reports, the officer was on
Each year, between 1.6 and 3.8 million Americans are diagnosed with brain injuries. A large amount of these injuries derive from youth athletes who suffer concussions. The prevalence of sport-related head injuries, and their profound effect, has spurred safety reform in many youth sports, including football. Rule changes forbid high
Some people understand the severity of any type of spinal cord injury. Others believe this is in the same category as a back injury. While there is no denying that some spinal cord injuries are more serious than others, any type can change a person’s life forever. A spinal cord
When the roadways are 100 percent dry during the warm summer months, it doesn’t mean that people can drive as fast and recklessly as they want. The same holds true during the cold winter months when the weather takes a turn for the worse. In fact, even more due diligence
While snow and ice generally creates travel issues, why do motorists seem to handle the road conditions better during late winter than early winter? According to one psychology expert, Ohio drivers must actually relearn how to drive in winter weather every year. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater psychology professor David Havas explains:
We recently discussed how gender may affect brain injuries, but the impact of age is often overlooked once the victim reaches adulthood. New research shows that just 10-year age difference can tremendously impact the patient’s outlook. The California study revealed that mild concussions after age 65 can significantly increase one’s
When you are involved in a car accident, one of the things that usually has to happen is that you have to deal with the insurance company. It is important for anyone who is hurt in a car accident to understand that the way they deal with the insurance company