Traumatic brain injuries occur often in professional sports. Unfortunately, in sports like football or mixed martial arts, it’s possible for someone to have repeated concussions and head trauma that lead to a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. This...
What are the emotional impacts of TBI on a family?
People often talk about what the impact of a brain injury may be on the victim, but what they don’t discuss as often is how the family of that person may be affected. A traumatic brain injury can cause many serious symptoms and side effects that have the potential to...
3 things that can influence a settlement after a brain injury
A brain injury can greatly impact your life as well as those around you. Depending on the severity, a brain injury victim may suffer permanent damage that may affect their ability to live a normal, independent and productive life. Brain injury happens when an...
Insurance may not be enough if you have a brain injury
Car insurance in Louisiana is a liability-based system. The person who causes the crash is the one whose policy has to pay. State law requires that all drivers carry liability insurance for both property damage and bodily injury that they cause to others. When another...
What are some warning signs that someone might have a TBI?
One of your first reactions after a car crash will be to check yourself and everybody else for signs of injuries. You may breathe a sigh of relief when everyone is conscious with no broken bones, but that does not necessarily mean there aren't any serious injuries to...
What’s the difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia?
People can injure their spines in many ways, often with permanent medical repercussions. Spinal cord injuries often have life-long consequences, especially if the spinal cord has been fully severed. Paraplegia and quadriplegia are among the best-known and most serious...
3 possible physical consequences of a serious brain injury
Brain injuries can cause a surprising array of symptoms. Most people expect cognitive symptoms and memory issues. Fewer people realize that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) could also have a negative impact on someone's physical capabilities. After all, the brain...
What is the grading scale for spinal cord injuries?
Spinal cord injuries often come with lifelong consequences. The body below the location of the injury may suffer from reduced sensation or motor control. In some cases, there will be a total loss of motor function and physical sensation. Some people may recover some...
How a brain injury can change someone’s personality and mood
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), people often focus on the physical symptoms. Brain injuries can cause headaches, nausea, motor control issues, vertigo and sleep disruptions. Those physical symptoms absolutely require medical care, but they aren't the only issues...
How expensive is quadriplegia?
Different medical conditions have different financial implications. People will incur direct expenses through treatment costs and the need for assistive technology or medication. They will also wrack up indirect costs in the form of lost wages and difficulty...
