Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
March 25, 2021 • Brain Injury
Post Concussion Syndrome — What to Know After a TBI
More than one million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year in the United States, and some will develop post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Most concussions, also called mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI), will resolve within hours to days without lingering effects. In post-concussion syndrome, however, the symptoms can persist for weeks, months, or longer,…
read moreAugust 10, 2018 • Brain Injury,Health Tips
Concussions (Mild TBI) Linked to Dementia — How to Prevent After a Head Injury
How Common are Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries? About 3 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year in the United States. Around 75% of these injuries are classified as a mild TBI, also called a concussion. Mild TBI is sometimes called a “silent epidemic” because many sufferers don’t have visible signs of injury yet…
read moreAugust 31, 2015 • Brain Injury,Health Tips
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury – Sometimes a Major Problem
Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI), also known as concussions, affect more than 1.7 million people annually. It’s commonly believed that most who sustain a mild TBI will recover within a week to 6 months, with only about 15% experiencing long-term symptoms. However, a recent study revealed that about half of individuals who suffered a mild…
read moreDecember 20, 2013 • Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Because it’s all over the news these days, you have likely heard that football injuries can cause concussions, depression and even suicide. A concussion is a form of Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”), and the Center for Disease Control reports that 1.7 million Americans suffer from TBI each year. This means that not only do football…
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