One serious result from a vehicle accident in Seattle is a traumatic brain injury that is caused by blunt trauma to the head from impact. Victims may think they are fine, but they still have a TBI. They may experience a mild to severe TBI that produces various...
Rebuilding after a brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries are a serious problem, for both individuals and for the whole state of Washington. TBIs are often a personal tragedy. They can impact someone's ability to function at home and at work. TBIs can even result in death. On a systemic level, TBIs...
How can you tell if you may have a brain injury?
If you hit your head, such as in a motor vehicle accident, you’re likely to have concerns about the possibility of damage to your brain. However, determining if you have a brain injury is easier said than done. When to seek medical help Here are some of the symptoms...
The link between traumatic brain injuries and mental illness
Most people know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause a wide range of symptoms. Many news reports about TBIs focus on effects like chronic headaches, sleep problems, nausea, memory loss and confusion. Unless you have experienced a mental illness as the result...
Eye sight issues could be linked to a brain injury
Though it is a symptom that isn’t often discussed, did you know that you could lose your vision as a result of a brain injury? Vision and eye problems are actually common side effects of brain injuries, and the problems can vary significantly from one patient to...
Common ways that people wind up with a serious brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the worst injuries that a person can suffer. Depending on the location of the injury, how severe it is, your unique neurology and how soon you get treatment, a TBI could mean the end of your career or educational pursuits. A...
Traumatic brain injury increases depression risk
People who suffer from a traumatic brain injury, including mild ones like concussions, can suffer considerable risks throughout life. Some people don’t realize the extent to which this might occur. A recent study that was done by researchers at Boston University...
How much will a traumatic brain injury really cost you?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most debilitating potential injuries someone can suffer. However, because they are invisible, people don't always consider them to be as serious as more visible and obvious injuries. Still, with a broad range of symptoms...
Can a “sniff test” predict the odds of recovery after a brain injury?
When someone suffers a serious brain injury, one of the hardest things for their family members to endure is the initial waiting period in which doctors struggle to determine just how well the victim is likely to recover. There’s a lot of guesswork involved. Doctors...
