Catastrophic Injury

Doctor analyzing a brain scan - What happens when the cerebellum is damaged?
Categories: Brain Injury

Damage to the cerebellum takes away smooth, accurate movement. Balance issues and difficulty walking are what families usually notice first. Slurred speech often comes with them. The effects of cerebellar...

Patient undergoing MRI scan - How long does agitation last after a brain injury?
Categories: Brain Injury

The agitated, confused stage after a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury usually lasts days, and sometimes weeks. Irritability is a different thing, and it can stay much longer. Knowing...

Patient getting a brain scan - do traumatic brain injuries get worse over time?

Yes, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect your life immediately and get worse over time. Many people struggle to return to their previous cognitive levels and face new problems months...

doctor analyzing a brain scan - can a brain injury show up years later?
Categories: Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can show up months or even years after the initial incident. Some people feel fine at first, then start noticing memory problems or other symptoms...

doctor looking at brain scans - Can an old brain injury cause problems years later?
Categories: Brain Injury

Medical research confirms that the brain doesn’t always fully heal in a simple, predictable way. Instead, a head injury can lead to lasting changes that affect the nervous system and...

Can stress make a tbi worse
Categories: Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) often occurs during one of the most stressful times of a person’s life, and the aftermath can be just as difficult. Understanding the relationship between...

Categories: Brain Injury

California is a haven for cyclists, motorcyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts, but these exhilarating activities carry the potential for accidents. Head injuries after a vehicle or other accident are a leading...

Categories: Personal Injury

A medical expert witness is a licensed medical practitioner, such as a doctor, nurse, or surgeon, whose education, skills, and experience qualify them to testify about particular aspects of a...

Categories: Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect millions of Americans every year, yet the reported numbers don’t address the burden their families feel in the years after their loved one is hurt....

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Categories: Brain Injury

After a loved one suffers a brain injury, it’s not uncommon for friends and family to notice what seems like a personality change. This change can range from a mild...