Car accidents, falls and other incidents can result in brain injuries to Washington residents. Although some of these injuries may be mild, others can be more serious and lead to additional problems. These are some of the common complications and medical problems...
Brain Injury
3 reasons a traumatic brain injury could hurt your career
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are frequently the result of someone falling or getting into a car crash. Even an act of assault, such as someone punching another person in the head, could result in a TBI. The consequences of a TBI can be hard for the average person...
What’s the difference between open and closed brain injuries?
Residents of Washington can suffer catastrophic injuries when involved in a serious accident. One of them is a brain injury, which can affect victims differently depending on the circumstances. These injuries can be closed or open and carry some differences. Closed...
Which are the main causes of traumatic brain injuries?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious medical condition that's characterized by damage to the brain. This type of injury can vary in severity, from a mild concussion to a severe brain injury. It's important for Washington residents to know what causes TBI so that...
Common household items linked to child brain injuries
All Seattle parents try to provide a safe home for their children. However, several common household products could put kids at risk for a traumatic brain injury. Dangerous household items According to a 2019 study, 4.1 million babies, children and teens received...
How can a traumatic brain injury affect you?
Traumatic brain injuries are often unpredictable and can happen to any Washington resident. It’s important to understand how this type of injury can affect you in your everyday life. What is a traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a catastrophic...
Summertime fun can increase the risk of brain injuries
When the weather starts warming up in Washington, it's a sign that summer is around the corner. While summer is a season that's all about having fun, it's also a time when lots of injuries can occur. With that in mind, here's why summer poses an increased risk for...
Traumatic brain injury categories need an update
Washington residents who suffer a traumatic brain injury sometimes face a serious change in the quality of their lives. This type of injury can result from a car crash, a fall or many other situations. The effects of a traumatic brain injury can be temporary,...
Young soccer players face head injury risks
Young soccer players may face serious risks of head injuries and brain impacts while playing at school or on recreational teams. While the impact of head injuries in football has received more attention, Seattle youth soccer players also suffer from severe impacts...
What to know about cognitive rehabilitation therapy
Are you recovering from a brain injury in Washington? This can be a very severe type of injury that takes a long time to recover from. The effects of your injury may require rehabilitation. In some cases, the damage may be long lasting or even permanent. Here is what...