May is bicycle safety month, and a great time for bicyclists and drivers to brush up on the basics of bicycling. In 2012, 726 people were killed in bicycle vs. automobile collisions and an estimated 49,000 bicyclists were injured in bicycle accidents. We often hear about bicycle safety for children, but adults are at risk […]
Skiing Brain Injuries On The Rise
May 10, 2014 By
Despite Increase in Helmet Use Skiing Brain Injuries are on the Rise The New York Times recently reported that helmet use is at an all-time high among skiers and snowboarders, but snow sports-related brain injuries and deaths have not declined. In fact, according to some studies, the number of head injuries has significantly increased right […]
After Brain Injury: Alcohol Use
April 11, 2014 By
After brain injury, you want to get back to life as it used to be as soon as possible. For most adults, that includes enjoying an alcoholic beverage, at least occasionally. Those who did not drink before a brain injury may turn to alcohol to relieve some of the effects of brain injury, including chronic […]
After Brain Injury: Driving
April 9, 2014 By
A big step in brain injury recovery is driving again. About half of brain injury survivors are able to return to driving. The very nature of brain injuries makes it difficult or impossible for the brain inured person to assess their own readiness to get behind the wheel, for many reasons. Brain injuries can impair […]
T-Bone Accident Injuries
March 26, 2014 By
T-bone, or side impact, accidents are more likely to cause serious injuries than front and rear end collisions, partly because the side of the vehicle does not offer as much protection as the engine compartment or the space that a trunk or truck bed provides. Seatbelts offer little protection from this type of impact. Most […]
Rear-End Collision Accident Injuries
March 24, 2014 By
The rear-end collision is the most common type of auto accident. Even at low to moderate speeds these accidents can cause serious injuries with life-long consequences. Whiplash is a very common injury in rear-end crashes, and the severity of the injury may not be realized at first. Symptoms can take days or weeks to appear, […]
Rollover Auto Accident Injuries
March 10, 2014 By
Rollover accidents can cause severe and catastrophic injuries. They are often single-vehicle accidents, which means that victims can be left undiscovered and unattended for hours or even days. Rollover accidents are often the result of defects in the vehicle, but no matter the cause of the accident, the injuries themselves are often the result of […]
Head-On Collision Auto Accident Injuries
March 7, 2014 By
Although a car crash happens in the blink of an eye, the injuries occur in a multi-phase process. Each type of accident has a tendency to cause certain types of injuries. In head-on collisions, victims will typically be injured by impact with the windshield, steering wheel and dashboard. The impact in head-on collision is intensified […]
Child Safety: Recognizing Shaken Baby Syndrome
February 21, 2014 By
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is brain trauma, and sometimes spinal cord trauma caused by shaking or dropping a baby, or by a blow to the head. SBS can be fatal, and survivors can suffer a wide variety of permanent injuries and disabilities. Most victims are under one year old, but it can occur in children […]
