Receiving a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a car crash in Oklahoma can quickly change your life, leaving you frustrated and unable to work. When trauma occurs to the head during an automobile accident, it may result in a TBI. Unfortunately, this injury can cause...
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What kind of treatments help a traumatic brain injury?
Even when wearing a helmet, motorcycle riders and passengers are incredibly vulnerable on Oklahoma roads. They do not have the same measures of protection as other motorists on the road and are exposed to the elements. This exposure can heighten the risk of a severe...
Car accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries
There are many common injuries resulting from car accidents. Some may only be mild in nature, but others, such as traumatic brain injuries, can have lifelong consequences. Did you know that motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of TBI in the United...
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) refer to sudden damage to the brain which can occur due to a closed or open head injury. Closed head injuries can occur when a head strikes a windshield or dashboard in a car accident. Motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents and...
Traumatic brain injury hospital visits and deaths are increasing
Traumatic brain injuries, also known as "TBI"s, are in increasingly serious problem. The total combined number of traumatic brain injury-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths has increased over the past 10 years. The combined rate of TBI-related...
What injuries do car accident victims most commonly suffer?
Car accidents are a leading cause of injuries. During 2012 in the United States, greater than 5.6 million car accidents were reported. Of the accidents reported, 1.6 million involved injuries and 30,000 involved fatalities. The economic costs of car accidents are...
What is the impact of traumatic brain injuries in children?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in children and young people. In children and young people aged zero to 19, 62,000 children suffer brain injuries requiring...
How do I spot the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?
The impact of a traumatic brain injury last a lifetime. However, depending on the nature and severity of the brain injury, brain injuries can sometimes hide or the symptoms may be difficult to immediately spot. Because brain injuries are becoming increasingly common,...
What is it like to live with a brain injury?
Society may not always realize the impact of a traumatic brain injury or the significance of brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries can be painful and disruptive to those who are injured and are costly and time-consuming to treat. They can create physical challenges...
The nature and costs of traumatic brain injuries for victims
In the United States, 1.7 million American suffer traumatic brain injuries each year. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are not always visible and may not be immediately detected, reported or treated. Ah4y can, however, cause lifelong harm for victims. There are more...