In last week's post, we discussed diffuse axonal brain injuries, but those aren't the only type of traumatic brain injuries that can affect people. There are several other types of brain injuries that can affect victims of accidents. Some people who are in car...
What are diffuse axonal brain injuries?
Learning that you or a loved one has suffered from a brain injury is difficult. In the days and weeks that follow that diagnosis, there are often questions that come up about the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. If you or your loved one suffered from a brain injury...
Does location matter for a brain injury?
Being in an automobile accident isn't something that is on the top of anyone's to-do list on any given day. Sadly, these accidents do occur. In some instances, they can lead to someone suffering from a brain injury. Our readers in Wisconsin might be interested in...
Brain injury profile: Concussions after a head injury
We have often covered accidents in which people suffered from head injuries. In some of those cases, the head injury was a concussion. While some people might not think of a concussion as a serious injury, it has the potential to be a very serious injury in some...
Why are traumatic brain injuries so serious?
Traumatic brain injuries are serious injuries that can affect a person's life in a variety of ways. In some of the accidents we have covered, traumatic brain injuries have occurred. Our Wisconsin readers might like to know some basic information about traumatic brain...
Representation is vital for accident victims in Wisconsin
When you get hurt in an accident, you might decide to seek for your injuries. The laws surrounding personal injury cases are complex and can often be very difficult to understand. If you have suffered from a brain injury, representing yourself might prove to be...
The symptoms of a brain jury
Did you know that brain injuries are so serious that more than 100 people die while suffering from them each day in the United States? These injuries can occur while playing sports, while on the job, or when you are involved in a car accident -- and that is just...
Man’s fall from Wisconsin roller coaster caused brain injury
Going out with your family for a day of fun at an amusement park is something that you probably don't expect to end in tragedy. You probably expect to have fun and enjoy riding the rides. You likely expect that those rides have been properly maintained and tested for...
Popular broadcaster injured in accident is recovering quickly
A well-liked Wisconsin radio broadcaster suffered injuries in a car accident around 10 a.m. Nov. 13. The crash occurred at the intersection of Fond du Lac and Hampton avenues in Milwaukee when a car ran a red light and hit the side of his car. On Nov. 14, he was...
New guidelines developed for dealing with sports concussions
The American Academy of Neurology has recently published new guidelines for dealing with the diagnosis of concussions suffered due to sports injuries. Medical professionals in Wisconsin can find these new guidelines in the American Academy of Neurology's online...