Some people who have head injuries have no symptoms that indicate danger. Later, they show signs of an impending stroke. A brain injury, minor or severe, can increase the risk of developing a stroke. There are several risk factors that Virginia doctors look for in...
Virginia car accidents can leave drivers and passengers with a multitude of injuries. Of all the possible injuries, brain injuries are the most likely to cause the most damage while going unnoticed at first. What are the most common signs of a mild brain injury? A...
Traumatic brain injuries interfere with normal brain function and often require hospitalization and ongoing treatment. TBIs account for 30% of fatal injury cases and a person in Central and South West Virginia may experience several types of TBIs. Overview of TBI A...
Many people in Virginia are recovering from traumatic brain injuries, also known as "TBIs." TBIs are a common injury in car crashes, but they can also be caused by slip-and-fall accidents, workplace accidents and physical assault. If you have a mild TBI, you may be...
Residents of Virginia should never take their health for granted. Head injuries, in particular, can be devastating. It’s important to know why they should never be ignored. What can happen when head injuries go ignored? Head trauma can lead to a traumatic brain...
Getting into a car accident in Virginia resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life forever. If you have this disability and have lost cognitive abilities, it has likely been a devastating ordeal. This position will probably require you to work...
Traumatic accidents in Virginia sometimes result in brain injuries as a person’s brain strikes the inside of their skull. These injuries are called coup injuries when they only affect one side of the brain, and coup-countrecoup injuries when they affect both sides....
A jolt or strike to your head could lead to far-reaching effects that can affect both you and your loved ones living in Virginia. A lot of research has been done on the impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) on men; however, many women in the state don't know how...
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is one of the most debilitating forms of injury. It can have long-term implications for your health that are hard to predict as well as difficult to manage. Some side effects might last a lifetime. The cost of care for an ongoing brain...
Each year, around 1.5 million Americas develop traumatic brain injury, and vehicle accidents are among the leading causes. TBIs often require a lengthy healing process, and sometimes, the patient never regains full health. Patients in Central and Southwest Virginia...
