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...
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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...
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...
3 occupations with a high risk of TBI
Any workplace can pose a risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, workers in certain occupations may be at high risk due to their duties or elements in their workplace. Below are three examples of such occupations: 1. Construction workers Jobs in the...
Driving after incurring a traumatic brain injury
Every traumatic brain injury (TBI) is different. How someone injures their brain, their health before the injury and the treatment that they receive are among the numerous factors that make one brain injury case vastly different from the next. As such, it can be hard...
2 traumatic brain injury treatment options worth exploring
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a severe condition resulting from a sudden jolt to the head, leading to disruption in normal brain function. Traumatic brain injuries can range between mild concussions and severe injuries that cause long-term complications. TBIs...