A traumatic brain injury can occur after a motor vehicle accident, a fall or while playing sports. These injuries can have serious long-term effects but may not be noticeable immediately. South Carolinians who have had a traumatic brain injury can benefit from knowing...
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The link between car accidents and brain injuries
If you are traveling on a South Carolina road and another vehicle hits you, your next hours, days, weeks or longer may be wrought with pain, emotional trauma and financial distress. It is important to monitor your condition, even after your initial medical...
Costly adjustments to make a home accessible for TBI victim
Head traumas that cause traumatic brain injuries have more life-changing consequences than people might think. In most cases, the family members of car accident victims find their lives and home dynamics affected almost as much as the brain-injured loved one. South...
When does a loved one need advanced care?
As your loved one ages or faces illness, it can be challenging to organize their care. In the beginning, you are likely happy to care for them. However, as time passes, you may face burnout, or your loved one’s needs may change. The care you provide is essential to...
A rear-end collision can cause more than a mild concussion
Even a low speed, rear-end collision can result in serious consequences such as traumatic brain injury. To make the situation even more concerning, symptoms of brain damage may not show up for hours or even days after the crash. Traumatic brain injury facts There are...
When a car crash traumatically injures your brain
As we head into South Carolina’s vacation and tourist season, the number of vehicle accidents likely will increase due to the increased traffic. Sadly, many of these accidents will result in serious, possibly catastrophic, injuries to the vehicle occupants. One of the...
Top signs you have a traumatic brain injury from a car accident
If you got into a car accident and struck your head against the dashboard, windshield or window, it is possible that you sustained a traumatic brain injury. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents are one of the...
Car accidents can cause traumatic brain injury
A car crash can cause a variety of injuries. One of the most serious can be traumatic brain injury. TBI typically occurs as a result of a violent impact on the brain; thus, car accidents number among the top causes. TBI can range from severe to mild, and symptoms do...