A traumatic brain injury (TBI) often has implications for an individual's neurology. A moderate to severe brain injury typically causes permanent changes to the structure of the brain and to an individual's cognitive functions. They may develop many different symptoms...
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How can a loved one’s brain injury change your life?
When a loved one gets hurt, seeing them struggle afterward can be very difficult. Those with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may require medically-induced comas, lengthy hospitalization and surgeries to heal. After they come back home from the...
How much does treatment for a brain injury cost?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most expensive injuries a person may incur. People can hurt their brains during car crashes or in a variety of different workplace incidents. They may develop lifelong symptoms that limit their ability to live independently...
The life-changing impact of a TBI
No one thinks that an accident at work can change their lives. Yet, if that accident results in a traumatic brain injury, there could be long-term repercussions. Furthermore, it could occur from a simple slip and fall that occurs from walking across a wet floor. How...
3 of the most common reasons workers develop brain injuries
Job injuries range from lacerations that require stitches and broken bones to spinal cord injuries. Employees in a variety of different professions could end up hurt on the job and may have catastrophic injuries that affect their daily lives and future work...
The sniff test and traumatic brain injuries
When it comes to diagnosing the severity of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), it’s not actually as easy as people might think – especially when a patient is unconscious. Even with all the modern diagnostic tools at doctors’ disposal, it’s very hard to determine exactly...
4 warehouse accidents that can cause traumatic brain injuries
Warehouses are vital cogs in the machinery of the economy, but they can also be dangerous places. Workers constantly navigate a landscape of heavy machinery, uneven surfaces and towering stacks of goods. While there are many potential injuries that can develop in...
Understanding the dangers and impact of work-caused concussions
A common form of “milder” traumatic brain injury that can be dangerous for workers is concussions. Workplace concussions pose significant risks to employee health and safety. Understanding these dangers is crucial for employers and employees alike. Common causes of...
Mental health issues that may result from a TBI
After suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI), most people expect to have some physical symptoms for a time. These can include headaches, vision problems, memory loss and more. Fewer realize that TBIs can worsen pre-existing mental health issues. They can also cause...
What accommodations can help a work-related TBI victim?
A person who suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at work may have a long road to recovery. They may have to take some time off work and might need certain accommodations if they’re able to return to the job. The specific accommodations that an individual may...