How Did Termites Cause A Traumatic Brain Injury?
In a South Florida children’s hospital, a 10-year-old boy is trying to recover from a traumatic brain injury linked to chemical poisoning. His parents, who were also allegedly poisoned, are now planning a lawsuit against the companies they blame for the injury, and many are now asking, “how did such an accident ever happen?” Why […]
Young TV Star’s Distracted, Negligent Driving Caused Man’s Brain Injury
The Goldbergs star, 19-year-old Hayley Orrantia, recently put a young man in ICU with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after hitting his car at an accelerated speed while she was distracted by her GPS. The 23-year-old victim alleges that Orrantia ran a red light while checking the GPS on her phone, and then T-boned his vehicle. Intoxication […]
Adding Substance Abuse to an Injured Brain
It is common for traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims to experience feelings of loneliness and isolation after their injury. One of the contributing factors to those feelings of desperation is not being able to do the activities they enjoyed before their injury. Activities such as work, sports, reading and socializing with friends can be extremely […]
What Makes Head Injury Victims Prone to Substance Abuse?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients face a myriad of challenges, including, memory loss, cognitive difficulties and mood changes. Now, researchers found out that TBI victims are at a risk for substance abuse as well following their injury. Researchers found a correlation between TBI and subsequent alcohol and drug abuse in 10 to 20 percent of […]
Florida Teen Athlete Killed by Stray Baseball
A straight-A student and member of the ROTC program at Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Florida, died in an accident on October 2011 while at baseball practice. As reported at foxsportsflorida.com, the 17-year-old was hit in the head by a baseball from a teammate’s line drive that bounced off the metal batting screen. Rescue workers […]
New Drug Gives Hope to TBI Patients
Researchers at Wayne State University School of Medicine tested a new drug aimed at stopping the harmful effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Tested on rats, the new drug shows promise and gives hope for a possible cure in the future for sufferers of TBI. The researchers presented their findings in April at the American Academy […]
Will NFL Players Sue for Head Trauma?
The link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and depression has been in the news for a while, but famed NFL linebacker Junior Seau’s recent suicide added even more urgency to the issue. Experts suspect that a career of repeated hits to the head caused head trauma and subsequent symptoms of depression. The depression might have […]
What is Responsible for Most Traumatic Brain Injuries?
People who suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) can experience life-long symptoms and complications. The rehabilitation can be costly, in both time and money. In addition, TBI can be stressful on the sufferer’s loved ones tasked with long-term care. Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury Generally, TBI occurs in three ways: The victim’s head striking an […]
