Anthony is in his mid-50's. He is an entrepreneur with an MBA, and a city council member with a long history of political campaign work. He and his husband, a local surgeon, were well-known for their civic engagement— and their big annual holiday party. Everything changed in an instant. Distracted driver causes multi-vehicle crash It [...]
Head injuries are common. Many people will experience a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) - a concussion - at some point in their lives. Children and elderly people are particularly at risk for this type of injury. More severe traumatic brain injury is a contributing factor to about 30% of all injury deaths, according to the [...]
I know a lot of very nice people, who refer other nice people to me when they need legal help. As a result, most of my clients are pretty great. But the Robinsons are particularly kind, good people. They didn’t deserve to have their lives changed like this. Here’s what happened… The Robinsons were heading [...]
The connection between brain injuries and depression is widely accepted, although not fully understood. Doctors have long known that some traumatic brain injuries—even concussions—can lead to severe depression and anxiety. But the connection between brain injuries and depression hasn’t been clearly defined. Now, researchers have found a clue: damaged neural signal carriers, deep inside the brain. [...]
Tessa Venell was in a serious car accident and hit her head on the car’s windshield. Most people with severe head injuries like hers do not survive. So far, Tessa’s made an amazing recovery. A short video of Tessa's story: Then and Now Then and Now: a brain injury survival story How did [...]
A mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is the most common of brain injuries. Of the 2.5 million annual TBI-related deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits, 75%-90% are MTBI, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is a staggering. The CDC, and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, have declared MTBI [...]
Used by emergency responders and medical professionals, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a quick test of a potential brain injury. GCS is used by emergency responders to assess potential brain injuries The GCS is used for a fast assessment of a head or brain injury at the scene of a car accident, [...]
As a child of the 1960s and 1970s, I can attest to a general lack of knowledge in society regarding traumatic brain injuries. I vividly recall friends and fellow students being “knocked out” on the playground or playing sports. Adults simply used smelling salts to get the student to come around. The kid would go [...]
David Grant is doing something very unusual: he’s actually talking about his traumatic brain injury. He survived a serious bicycle accident in 2010, but was left with a brain injury. David's Traumatic Brain Injury Blog provides real insight into surviving TBI David explains the challenges of TBI in frank and honest way. [...]
Jerry credits his smashed bike helmet with saving his life. He describes waking up in an ambulance, and spending a day in the ER. But it was a full nine months after his bike crash that Jerry was finally diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. Jerry, a long-time cyclist, describes how his physical injuries masked [...]
