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...
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The psychological effects of a TBI and workers’ compensation
Most people don’t appreciate just how much their brain does for them until they suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A brain injury can affect cognitive, sensory and motor functions. It can even affect breathing. The brain also controls how we think, feel and...
The Impact of a TBI on Your Life and Loved Ones
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a very serious health concern. If not treated in time, a TBI can get worse as bleeding continues to put pressure on the brain. TBIs can be particularly difficult to treat and can cause permanent health issues for the person with the...
Can a TBI make you slur your words?
If you suffer a head injury on the job, it's important to know if it's a traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, many of these injuries are simply internal injuries, so you may not be aware of how bad the situation is right at first. That's why it's so important to...
A Historical Workers’ Compensation Settlement of $13.2 Million Dollars Raises the Bar for Catastrophically Injured Workers in California
Seeking a better life for his family, Rafael Pineda agreed to relocate more than 200 miles from his wife and three children to work on an industrial project in Long Beach, California. On 12/07/17, this 30-year-old iron worker was struck by a car while riding to work...
3 questions you may find yourself asking after a TBI
You may suffer a traumatic brain injury at work, but that doesn't mean that the impact to your life is going to be exclusively contained to your workplace. A TBI can actually affect all sorts of areas in your life and may change your entire future. It's important to...
The many ways traumatic brain injuries affect workers
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while on the job, your life could change in many different ways. The more severe the injury was, the more post-injury problems and complications you could face. Sometimes, these consequences mean that there is no path back...
How do TBI cases differ from other serious injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the worst injuries possible. Your brain is very delicate. It also controls everything about you, from your heart rate to how well you sleep. TBIs can lead to some of the most complex and expensive personal injury cases....
What is the prognosis for a workplace TBI?
If your partner suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while at work, understanding their outlook will be crucial to getting the compensation they need. Unlike injuries such as bone breaks, where doctors can give you a reasonable estimate of recovery time, predicting...
What are the signs that you might have suffered a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most devastating on-the-job injuries people can experience. It is also one of the most challenging to diagnose. A TBI victim may have to deal with long-term cognitive, communicative, physical and behavioral impairments --...