Every day in the state of Washington, people suffer unexpected injuries. There is no predicting when you might be involved in a car accident, slip on a wet surface or trip on uneven concrete. In the best scenario, you walk away with scrapes and bruises. However,...
Brain Injury
Some statistics and facts about TBIs
A traumatic brain injury in occurs when there is a violent blow to the head, such as during a fall or auto accident. Knowing some statistics can help Washington residents pinpoint how big of a problem it is and find the causes. Overview of TBI stats for common causes...
Cognition effects after TBI
If you've suffered a head injury in Washington, you may benefit from learning more about the cognitive effects associated with traumatic brain injuries. The nature and extent of the cognitive impairment after a traumatic brain injury can range widely depending on the...
Dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury
Residents of Seattle and other nearby areas of Washington may want to learn more about traumatic brain injuries and what to do after having this type of injury. A TBI may result from a force that is typically a bump, blow or jolt. Motor vehicle accidents are a common...
Mental health issues can arise after an accident
Car accidents could leave victims suffering from severe physical injuries, including brain trauma. Washington accident victims might deal with lingering effects months or years afterward, but not all injuries are physical ones. A person's mental health may experience...
5 things that can cause a permanent brain injury
People in Washington can sustain brain injuries for many different reasons. When a brain injury is severe, the long-term effects can be devastating. Many people lose cognitive functioning to the point where they can no longer do the type of work that they had been...
How can we reduce the long-term effects of TBI?
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most insidious and damaging types of injury. For people who have suffered a TBI in Washington, the side effects can persist for months or years. Understanding where these side effects come from is the first step in learning how to...
How impacting are long-term brain injuries?
People involved in accidents may suffer catastrophic injuries that could impact their life for many years. In particular, traumatic brain injuries may cause memory problems, balance issues, decreased motor skills and other issues. The problems might not manifest until...
Types of TBIs from a motor vehicle accident
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...