Brain Injury
Will the Fourth Plain Boulevard Safety & Mobility Project Work?
If you are a Vancouver, WA driver, you know that Fourth Plain Boulevard has a reputation for car wrecks. Over 300 car crashes were reported between 2018 and 2020 on and around Fourth Plain Boulevard. Be Heard Vancouver cites that part of the problem is that this area features wide lanes and high traffic volumes,…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
The brain is a delicate organ, and trauma to the head can easily lead to permanent brain damage. This is why we require cyclists and motorcycle riders to wear helmets. But you don’t need a helmet to drive or ride in a car, because people believe that the vehicle’s frame will protect them from harm.…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit Filed Against Two Stars of Jackass Movie Series
Some pranks, even pranks for entertainment shows, can cause serious injuries. One case in point involved a “Jet Ski Tug of War,” stunt for the movie series Jackass. An air traffic controller has filed a lawsuit against several cast members, alleging that their actions caused him to have a near-fatal head injury. The defendants argue…
Read MoreWhat Short-Term and Long-Term Complications May Arise from Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries are caused by any forceful blow to the head. Some of the accidents that often cause brain injuries include car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle spills, slip and fall accidents, construction accidents, sporting accidents, and explosions. The recovery process is often long and expensive. Many TBI victims require surgeries, visits with specialists such…
Read MoreWhat Are the Stages of Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery?
Traumatic brain injuries are usually life-changing. Even a moderate TBI can cause long-term physical, emotional, and cognitive harm. Some of the causes of TBIs include car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, slips and falls, and personal attacks. Many TBI accident victims need to treat with numerous physicians and health care providers. Even when the…
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