You may have heard people say that, if someone else suffers from a head injury, it is important to keep them awake. If they fall asleep, they may end up in a coma, and they could even pass away. This used to be a very common way of viewing sleep after head injuries,...
Brain Injury
Dealing with behavioral changes from a TBI
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect all aspects of a person’s life. While many people are aware of the physical damage wrought by these serious brain injuries, fewer are aware of the behavioral changes suffered by victims of TBI. Below is some information for TBI...
4 common symptoms of a TBI
It’d be nice if every employee avoided injuries on the job. Unfortunately, many injuries occur in workplaces and some can be severe, such as a TBI (traumatic brain injury). These comprise about 60 percent of workers’ compensation head injury claims. Here are four...
Life after a TBI: Work accommodations you might need
Returning to work after sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a complex process, requiring careful consideration and accommodations to support your transition. These accommodations are meant to address the challenges resulting from this type of injury while...
Returning to work after a TBI may require accommodations
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury at work will likely have a considerable road to recovery. Some may have an injury that doesn’t enable them to return to work at all. Others may be able to return to work eventually. Coming back to work after a brain injury...
4 ways you could hurt your brain on the job
Most work injuries are minor. People fall and break a bone or twist their ankles. They may require temporary medical support and a few days off of the job, but overall the incident will have relatively minor impact on them and their employer. Other times, a worker's...
A simple test is offering new clarity for TBI victims in comas
It isn’t unusual for a serious traumatic brain injury (TBI) to put the victim into a coma – and that’s terrifying for their families. It’s only natural to want answers about their condition, and doctors don’t always have clear answers. Even the most technologically...
Does a hard hat help in a fall?
You work in the construction industry, so you know that you're supposed to wear a hard hat on the job. They're a lot of different hazards that you face, and this type of protective equipment is important. You're always careful to put yours on before you get started...
4 common causes of traumatic brain injuries
As someone who is an employee, regular driver and typical adult in America, one thing you should be aware of is the risk of injuries in your day-to-day life. Among those injuries is the risk of a traumatic brain injury, which can happen in one of several scenarios....
Common causes of TBIs at work
It is estimated that 24% of all TBI (traumatic brain injuries) occur on the job. Most cases of concussions at work are caused by falls, being struck in the head, motor vehicle accidents or falling objects. Unlike many other injuries, the signs of a TBI are not always...