A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life in an instant, but the financial impact often unfolds more slowly and insidiously. While most people expect hefty medical bills and lost income, the cost of a severe brain injury extends far beyond the hospital....
Brain Injury
TBIs can make a spouse feel like a stranger
When someone suffers from a traumatic brain injury, such as if they hit their head in a car accident, it can change many things about them. It can affect them on a physical level, an emotional level, and a sensory level. They may have an increased sensitivity to...
How brain injuries can impact the senses and daily functions
Brain injuries can have a lasting impact, especially when they affect the senses and basic daily functions. Even mild trauma can interfere with how the brain processes sensory information or controls movement, memory and emotions. After a car accident, some brain...
The life-altering effects of chronic brain injuries
Imagine waking up and struggling to remember simple things, like what day it is or where you left your keys. For many people with chronic brain injuries, this is everyday life. Brain injuries don’t just heal with time - they change lives in ways people never expected....
Do people have to hit their heads to hurt their brains?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most serious medical issues associated with motor vehicle collisions. Obviously, people who hit their heads during a crash could sustain injuries that affect them for years to come. However, blunt force trauma isn't the...
How to recognize mild TBIs after a car accident
Car accidents are common on Seattle's busy streets, as in many large cities. In these accidents, you can easily spot major injuries, but mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are harder to detect. These "invisible" injuries can affect your daily life in the long term....
Why sensory symptoms are red flags for brain injuries
There are certain symptoms that people generally associate with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Most people understand that a brain injury could cause nausea and headaches. They may also be aware of the possibility of a TBI causing issues with memory and cognitive...
3 reasons people may not immediately notice TBIs after a wreck
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are notorious for being among the most expensive and debilitating injuries associated with crashes. The human brain is a delicate organ that a motor vehicle collision can easily damage. Those with moderate to severe TBIs may have...
Brain injuries can get more serious with time
You get into a car accident and suffer a head injury, but it doesn’t seem that serious. Maybe you have a mild headache as you’re talking to the paramedics. You just assume that you need to go home, get some rest, and maybe take painkillers like Tylenol or another...
The unpredictable journey of TBIs and how they impact daily life
Understandably, getting a traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosis in the aftermath of an accident can be devastating news. No one ever wants their doctor to tell them that they have a condition that might compromise the functioning of their brain. A TBI can either be a...