Category: Brain Injury
Statistics show that there are currently close to 300,000 people here in the U.S. who can be classified as comatose after suffering some type of severe brain injury in a motor vehicle accident or fall, or as a result of a violent act or some other sort of trauma. Sadly, the prognosis for many of […]
Now that spring is finally here, more and more people here in Tennessee will be heading to their garages to take their favorite motorized vehicles — boats, jet skis, all terrain vehicles and, of course, motorcycles — out of storage and back into regular use. Interestingly enough, state lawmakers recently considered a bill that would […]
While most of us appreciate just how valuable bike helmets are when it comes to preventing serious brain injuries, we may nevertheless be lacking a basic understanding of how the helmet actually serves to protect us in the event of a bicycle accident. According to medical experts, the basic idea behind bike helmet safety has […]
While the professional football season may be officially over here in Tennessee, things are just heating up around the National Football League as we are now only a few days away from the division championships. While this is certainly exciting, it’s important to understand that not all of the dialogue concerning the sport of football […]
Those unfortunate enough to have suffered a serious brain injury in a motor vehicle accident or as a result of the negligent conduct of another often face a long and uncertain road to recovery. That’s because rehabilitation therapy — which is both time-consuming and costly — doesn’t always produce the desired results, meaning a person […]
Thanks to countless studies and in-depth reporting, people are finally starting to get a more accurate picture of just how dangerous football can be. Specifically, more and more people are now understanding the dangers posed by undiagnosed concussions in the sport, which studies have shown can result in serious and even fatal consequences for players […]
Every year, hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists take to the roads throughout the United States to experience the thrill and freedom offered by the open road. Unfortunately, a large number of these motorcyclists also end up in serious accidents every year, suffering life-changing brain injuries despite wearing a helmet and traveling at relatively low speeds. […]
Whether you are a football fan, hockey fan or baseball fan, there is a very good chance that you’ve heard or read a fair amount about the issue of serious brain injuries in sports. In particular, you’ve probably learned more about how undiagnosed concussions are leading to both serious physical and mental issues for players, […]
Kevin Pearce used to rip and shred through fresh powder, trying and mastering new tricks that made him a rival to top professional snowboarders like Shaun White. Pearce, who was slotted to be a serious contender in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, was unable to compete. He had to back out not because of pressure […]
A 25-year-old woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident that occurred in Tennessee. The injured woman suffered a traumatic brain injury as the result of the accident. Though she was taken to a facility that apparently specializes in the treatment of brain injuries of this kind, the girl’s parent understand that any recovery is […]