A sudden blow or jolt to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are many possible causes of a brain injury, such as a car accident, violence, a fall, sports injury or work-related accident. If you experience a TBI, the normal functioning of your brain is disrupted, which may be temporary or […]
The Complete Guide To Traumatic Brain Injury After A Texas Accident
When you are in a vehicle accident, one of the most devastating injuries you can sustain is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is one of the leading causes of disability or death in the U.S., and if you experience a TBI, the effect may last days, weeks or months, or it could even […]
Aggravated Pre-existing Back Injury
If you already suffer from a back injury, it serves to reason that you increase the risk of aggravating it during a car crash. Unfortunately, many insurance companies try to deny claims to accident victims when there is a pre-existing condition like a back injury. It’s important to know your rights after an auto accident […]
Loss of Smell or Taste After a Head Injury or Accident
Taste buds provide just a basic sense of taste, which can be surprising. By smelling, we broaden our sense of taste tremendously. The two are intimately intertwined. Unfortunately, many people report loss of smell or taste after a head injury. And since the ability to taste actually has much to do with olfactory and oral […]
Can Symptoms of a Brain Injury Show Up Well After a Trauma?
Brain injuries are one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, 2.5 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention, the leading causes of TBI are: Falls (40.5%) Other/Unknown (19%) Struck by/against […]