Driving around semi-trucks requires extra caution and awareness due to their size and unique characteristics. Therefore, drivers should keep in mind certain best practices to stay as safe as they can around these vehicles. Why is it important to exercise a specific...
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Do you have aphasia after a traumatic brain injury?
Aphasia, a type of language impairment, is one of many types of cognitive problems to watch for after a traumatic brain injury. An estimated 2-32% of people who have a TBI experience aphasia as a result. Signs of aphasia include: Speaking in short sentences Saying...
When a TBI leads to bleeding
When a person experiences head injuries following a car accident or other personal injury in California, they can face many symptoms, ranging from confusion to headaches to paralysis. Head injuries, especially traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can be difficult to...
Cortical dysplasia causes, symptoms and treatment
One of the most devastating types of injuries that could impact Washington residents is cortical dysplasia. Children are particularly vulnerable to this condition while they are still in the womb. This is what cortical dysplasia is, its causes, symptoms and treatment...
Supporting your teen after an accident
If you have children and live in Washington, there will likely be a time when they take to the roads and start driving. Although you can talk to your teenager about ways to stay safe, an accident could still occur. Here are a few tips to keep in mind that can make the...
Summer’s 100 deadliest days for drivers
The "100 deadliest days of summer" for Washington drivers and other states begin on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. The excitement of the approaching warmer months and time off from school means that teen drivers may spend an extended amount of time behind...
How do subarachnoid hemorrhages and vasospasms take place?
Strokes exist in many forms, some being more immediately life-threatening than others. One of the more dangerous strokes is the subarachnoid hemorrhage. Knowing the leading causes of this injury and how Washington medical professionals treat subarachnoid hemorrhages...
Do traumatic brain injuries cause bipolar disorder?
According to studies, more than 1.7 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries yearly. Of those 1.7 million TBIs, roughly 85,000 patients deal with long-term disabilities. Washington residents often wonder if those long-term disabilities are purely physical or...
3 laws that help reduce the number of semi-truck crashes
The operators of semi-trucks cause some of the worst collisions that occur every year. They are often responsible for multi-vehicle conclusions when they experience rollover or jackknife incidents. Additionally, commercial trucks themselves can cause absolute...
How traumatic brain injuries in expecting mothers impact fetal development in Washington
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have life-altering consequences for a person's life, including physical, emotional and cognitive impairments. When it comes to pregnant women in Washington, there is a growing concern about the impact of TBIs on fetal development....