Brain Injury

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...