Exercise may help aid in recovery of traumatic brain injury victims

A recent study shows that physically fit people suffering from a traumatic brain injury could recover faster than those who were not physically fit before the injury. Exercise after the injury can also help aid in a faster recovery and the gaining back of certain cognitive skills.

December 26, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment, Uncategorized  No Comments

Many traumatic brain injury victims suffer depression within a year after injury

This blog discusses a recent study that shows that many people suffering from a traumatic brain injury will also suffer from depression within one year after the injury. Since many times the symptoms of depression are the same as those of a head injury, it is important to talk to your doctor about getting the proper treatment.

December 23, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury, Uncategorized  No Comments

Types of brain injuries – Anoxia| Traumatic brain injury after a Southern California car accident

Anoxia occurs when the brain does not receive oxygen-rich blood. A brain can die within minutes of not receiving enough oxygen, or a person can suffer severe brain damage.

November 29, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Types of Brain Injury  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 – 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

Severe head injuries not always detected | Symptoms of traumatic brain injury

What happens if you are not sure if you suffered a severe brain injury? Perhaps you were in car accident and hit your head, but only have a headache. Could you still have a brain injury?
The answer is yes, and you must seek treatment immediately for even the most minor head injuries.
According to the National [...]

November 23, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury, Uncategorized  No Comments

What is the best way to treat a traumatic brain injury?

This blog discusses the important steps that should be immediately taken to treat a traumatic brain injury. Since there is no way to reverse a brain injury, it is imperative that further damage is prevented.

November 19, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment, Uncategorized  No Comments

Cognitive Brain Changes to Look Out for if Your Child Has Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in a Car Accident

A traumatic brain injury in children can cause a serious change in the cognitive brain and how if functions. Watch out for these changes in behavior, as they are signs that a traumatic brain injury may have occurred.

October 27, 2010  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Car & Truck Accidents & TBI  No Comments

Children and Traumatic Brain Injuries – How a Southern California Car Accident can Affect a Child’s Sleep

Getting enough sleep and proper sleeping habits are imperative to a child’s health, well-being, and growth. But when a child suffers a traumatic brain injury, sleep patterns can be thrown off, and a child might have difficulty getting the sleep that they need.

October 25, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Children & TBI  No Comments

Traumatic Brain Injuries Affect Cognitive Abilities That Are Not Easily Detected

This blog discusses the fact that some cognitive abilities may be affected by a traumatic brain injury, even though the diagnosis cannot be made by an MRI or CT scan. It also discusses the importance of seeking treatment immediately after a head injury caused by an accident.

October 22, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Car & Truck Accidents & TBI  No Comments