What To Expect After A Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are serious injuries to the brain that can change a person’s life in an instant and require years to a lifetime of treatment. TBI can occur: When something pierces the skull When the head hits an external object When an external force causes the brain to slam into the inside of […]
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injuries can have permanent, negative effects on your life and the lives of your loved ones. These injuries cause permanent disabilities as well as pain and suffering. They can make working and performing daily tasks impossible. Catastrophic injuries often require extensive medical and rehabilitation services. Unfortunately, receiving these services is only part of the […]
Just How Dangerous Are Concussions to Student Athletes?
If you are a fan of the NFL, then you have probably noticed a change in the game recently. New rules have been rolling out and all these rules seem to have one goal, to lessen the severity of impacts. But why is the NFL trying to make hard hitting tackles less severe? The answer […]
Will Playing Through the Pain Hurt Your Child?
Did you watch the Olympics? Families all over the world came together to watch their favorite athletes compete for gold. These performances were often breathtaking and inspiring, but a few were harrowing. Did you cheer on an Olympian that played on even after they became injured? Would you do the same for your child when […]
Miami Beach Nightclub Patron Gets Restitution
A young Rhode Island business school student decided to go to Miami to celebrate the New Year, but his fun ended early when a bouncer confronted him outside of a club. Now this Miami Beach nightclub patron is getting restitution for his suffering and help with his recovery. Miami Beach Nightclub Patron Gets Restitution This […]
How Is Life Different After a Traumatic Brain Injury?
As a part of its support of National Brain Injury Month, the Huffington Post has invited a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor to write a series of articles to help educate the public on what life is like after suffering a brain injury. In the TBI survivor’s latest post, she wrote about things that every TBI survivor […]
Teen Cyclist Left Brain Dead After Hit-and-Run Crash
Bicyclists ages 45 years old and older and ages 15 to 24 years old have the highest bicycle accident death rates, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tragically, a 17-year-old Miami boy was declared brain dead recently after being the victim of a hit-and-run crash while riding his bicycle. According to WPLG-TV, following the incident, police were […]
Should Football Players Use Head Impact Sensors in Helmets?
The National Football League is expanding a project that athletic supporters hope will address the ongoing issue of traumatic brain injuries and concussions in football. Many players this season will wear sensors called ‘head accelerometers’ in their helmets. The devices are designed to assess each impact to a player’s head during a game. Two companies are perfecting […]
New Study Shows Orlando Is Most Dangerous City in the US for Pedestrians
According to ClickOrlando.com, a study conducted by the National Complete Streets Coalition found that pedestrians are not very safe in Florida: The four most dangerous cities for pedestrians are all located in the Sunshine State, with Orlando topping the list. According to the study, the four most dangerous cities in the US for pedestrians are: […]
Study Shows More Children are Being Harmed by Baby Gates Due to Defective Design
Parents use baby gates to prevent their infants and children from getting injured; however, a new study shows that most baby gates are doing more harm than good. The number of children treated in emergency rooms for injuries caused by baby gates has nearly quadrupled since 1990, leading experts to warn families about the dangers […]
