Brain injuries are always serious. Some of the most serious ones will never heal. Even “minor” brain injuries can change your life. That being said, there was often the thought that brain injuries that did heal were a thing of the past. Someone who suffered a...

Compared to a broken leg, briefly passing out during a car crash may not seem like a big deal. Drivers who lose consciousness or whose passengers report a brief loss of consciousness might ignore a warning sign of one of the most dangerous injuries someone could...

There are many conditions that can impact you after you suffer a spinal cord injury. While many are minor, some others, such as neurogenic shock, are very serious. It’s imperative that anyone who’s suffered a spinal cord injury know the signs of this condition so they...

Brain injuries from a car crash can be sneaky and hard to notice. You might not feel any pain at all initially because the injury hasn't had time to develop. If the crash caused an adrenaline rush, that could cover your sensation of pain. Brain injuries caused by...

Brain injuries are some of the worst possible consequences after a car crash. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have long-term health consequences that range from cognitive issues to total dependence on life support machines. There is such a broad range of...

Injuries to the skull and head can be extremely serious. One of the reasons why brain injuries are so threatening is because they often have a delayed onset, meaning that a person may feel fine in the hours after the incident, even if their injury could be...

If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident, one of the potential complications to be aware of is cerebral edema. Even if you feel all right after the crash, this complication can cause your condition to worsen over time. If it is not treated...

Few drivers on northern Louisiana roads expect it to happen, but unfortunately, sometimes a devastating car wreck can result in a spinal cord injury with serious complications, such as paralysis. Not all spinal cord injuries happen instantly, though. In fact, seeking...

When someone injures you through negligence or wrongdoing, Louisiana law allows you to sue that person and ask a court to compensate you for the financial damages the injury caused you. If your injury resulted from medical malpractice, you can sue not only the health...

If you end up in an accident that damages your spinal cord, you might wonder whether you have any chance of recovery. While it is true that many people do not recover motor function lost as a result of a spinal cord injury, in some cases, people may improve their...