A skull fracture is not just a “broken bone.” It can mean bleeding inside the head, pressure on the brain, and symptoms that get worse fast. If you were hurt in a car crash, slip and fall, workplace accident, or...
Symptoms of Brain Bleed After a Head Injury
A headache or momentary dizziness is not the only effect you could face following a blow to the head. Whether you fall off a ladder, hit your head in a car accident, or are struck by a falling object, it’s...
Concussion Without Loss of Consciousness
Concussions are much more common than many people believe and can occur in a variety of circumstances. The force necessary to cause these brain injuries is also less than you may think, and not all concussions appear the same. In...
Delayed Concussion Symptoms
A concussion happens when your brain suffers a mild injury. The injury causes the brain to swell, leading to physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms. These symptoms will usually not kill you. But they can temporarily impair your ability to work...
Brain Injury Statistics
Brain injuries are a leading cause of death in the United States — just see the brain injury statistics below. Unfortunately, many people with brain injuries experience long-term health conditions and complications. They can cost millions to treat over a...
Blunt Force Head Trauma Cause and Effect
Blunt force head trauma is one of three types of injuries that can lead to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Almost any kind of accident can cause blunt force head trauma. Whether your head hits your side door during a...
Suspect a Head Injury?
Head and brain injuries are silent killers. Traumatic brain injuries from accidents like car crashes and slip and falls contribute to 30% of all injury-related deaths in the United States. There is currently no cure for injuries such as swelling...