Brain Death from a Serious Injury
When someone suffers a serious head injury, the risk of brain death and other complications become real. We all have heard of the term brain death – but what does it really mean to be brain dead? Is being comatose the same as being brain dead? Are there different types of brain death? In this […]
Post-Traumatic Vertigo Caused by a Head Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause post-traumatic vertigo resulting from damage to the sensory organs inside the inner ear due. The inner ear contains sensory organs for both hearing and balance. Vestibular dysfunction, or post-traumatic vertigo, occurs due to damage to this area. While vertigo is not a life-threatening condition, it can certainly make […]
Brain Injury Rehabilitation in Illinois
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s), whether mild or severe, can lead to devastating consequences and permanent debilitating disabilities. TBI’s are touted as one of the most common injuries with about 1.5 million individuals suffering TBI’s every year. These injuries are not only common and devastating, are often extremely difficult to diagnose. This leaves thousands of victims […]
Compensation for Medical Malpractice
Traumatic brain injury is often referred to as the silent epidemic. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the second leading cause of disability in the U.S. TBI is often referred to as the silent epidemic. Over 3 million Americans suffer from TBIs, another 500,000 have cerebral palsy, and another 4.7 million have brain injuries from strokes. Some causes of […]
Depression Common After TBI
There are various factors that can contribute to development of depression after a traumatic brain injury. When someone feels depressed or loses interest in usual activities for several days per week, and it lasts for more than two weeks, it becomes a cause of concern. Unfortunately, depression is common after a traumatic brain injuries. In […]
