Can fish oil help protect the brain from traumatic brain injury? | Southern California head trauma lawyers

A preliminary study found that brains exposed to regular doses of Omega-3 fatty acids like those found in fish oil may see less brain damage after a traumatic brain injury. The main acid in supplements, DHA, is known to have protective qualities for the brain, as it is the same acid found naturally in the brain.

February 22, 2011  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment  No Comments

Gather necessary paperwork after a head trauma caused by a Southern California car accident

Gathering the proper documents early can not only aide in helping your disabled loved one obtain government assistance, it can also help protect their rights after the accident. Learn what important pieces of information you should have on hand.

January 31, 2011  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Car & Truck Accidents & TBI, Uncategorized  No Comments

Watch for behavior changes in your loved one after a head trauma | Southern California brain injury lawyers

Seizures can happen months or even years after a traumatic brain injury, and can happen without convulsions or other typical symptoms, but cause behavior changes instead. That is why it is important for family members to learn how to recognize these changes and immediately get help for their loved one.

January 30, 2011  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury  No Comments

Giving traumatic brain injury patients independence, encouragement can help self-esteem

Memory loss is a common side effect for a traumatic brain injury victim, and this effect can be hard on the caretaker. Learn how to deal with memory loss, and how not to harm the self-esteem of your loved one.

January 29, 2011  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment  No Comments

Severe head injuries can affect sense of smell and taste

Traumatic brain injuries can cause a person to lose their sense of smell and sense of taste, according to a recent Canadian study. Loss of these two symptoms has also been linked to depression, mood swings, and loss of appetite.

December 31, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Brain Injury News & Medical Research  No Comments

Drivers who suffered traumatic brain injury have harder time recognizing traffic hazards

This blog discusses a recent study finding that drivers who have suffered a traumatic brain injury have a slower response time to traffic hazards compared to uninjured drivers. The study results raise a red flag that brain injury victims should undergo extensive testing and training before getting behind the wheel again.

December 31, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Brain Injury News & Medical Research  No Comments

Concussion injuries not always seen on brain scans

Neurosurgeons are reporting that concussion injuries don’t always show up on brain scans, even when additional medical attention or healing is necessary. The blog also discusses how it is possible for concussions to occur even if the blow was not directly to the head.

December 31, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Brain Injury News & Medical Research  No Comments

Types of traumatic brain injuries – Hematoma | Southern California brain injury lawyers

There are three types of hematomas, or bleeding on the brain. All can cause permanent brain damage, and require serious and immediate medical attention.

November 28, 2010  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Types of Brain Injury  No Comments

Types of traumatic brain injuries – brain contusion | Southern California brain injury car accident lawyers

Brain contusions are caused when a violent head movement causes the brain to hit against the inside of the skull, damaging individual brain cells. This damage can cause serious loss of brain connectivity.

November 27, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Types of Brain Injury  No Comments

Types of traumatic brain injuries – skull fractures

Two types of traumatic brain injuries are depressed skull fractures and penetrating skull fractures, and both can result from serious car accidents.

November 26, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Types of Brain Injury, Uncategorized  No Comments