Your brain needs a steady supply of oxygenated blood to survive. Fortunately, you have two carotid arteries that supply blood to your brain, head, face and neck. If you have a serious car accident, though, you may be at risk of developing a catastrophic arterial...
Is traumatic brain injury permanent?
According to FamilyDoctor.org, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can range from mild to severe in terms of effects. These injuries often result from car accidents, but they can also occur because of an assault or sports injury. Minor injuries typically resolve within...
The potential costs of an SCI—physical, financial, and emotional
A spinal cord injury risks much more than a trip to the hospital. Whether incomplete or complete, an SCI may require long weeks of physical therapy and still leave anyone with numbness, loss of motor function or complete paralysis for the rest of their lives. These...
Can you recover from a cerebrospinal fluid leak?
Your brain and spinal cord sit inside cerebrospinal fluid. This clear liquid offers support and stability to these vital parts of your central nervous system. It also transports oxygen and nutrients to your brain and spinal cord while carrying away the waste each...
What are the risks of a crush injury?
When involved in a crash, you may suffer from numerous types of injuries both internal and external. Some injuries get more press and media coverage than others, such as traumatic brain injuries or injuries to the spinal cord. But there are some injuries that you do...
Motorcycle passengers more prone to TBIs than drivers
The threat of a head or brain injury is always present when you ride a motorcycle in California. This is due in part because of the fact that little protection exists between your body and the roadway in the event of a crash. Research shows that your chances of...
Which injuries qualify as catastrophic?
When you suffer injuries in a car crash or other accident, you likely think of the event as a catastrophe. While this may be true at a personal level, however, it may not be true at the legal level. Per an article in The Lawyer Monthly, courts, personal injury...
Do liability waivers actually hold up in court?
When you sign up for the gym, go rock climbing or agree to go on a whitewater rafting expedition, you will likely sign a liability waiver before you can participate. At the time of signing, you may give little thought to this lengthy document with small type. However,...
How do traumatic brain injuries affect personality?
After suffering from a severe brain injury, you may deal with a potentially complex aftermath. The healing time and process differ from person to person. You could find yourself facing memory loss or damage. Some people even suffer from altered personalities. How...
Boating accidents can result in brain hypoxia
Boating is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable activities that Californians can take part in. Unfortunately, a leisure activity can turn tragic in the case of an accident. Accidents on personal watercraft, speedboats, ferries or other vehicles can result in serious...
