Is there more than one kind of concussion?

When you hear that someone has a concussion, you probably think about them getting hit in the head, feeling tired or being disoriented. What you may not realize is that there are five different kinds of concussions, and the symptoms may not be that simple. Concussions, by definition, are mild traumatic brain injuries. There…

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What kinds of brain injuries can you sustain in a car accident?

Brain injuries are some of the most common types of harm one can suffer following a car accident. Their severity can vary from minor to life-changing. If you have sustained a brain injury following a car accident that was not your fault, you may sue the negligent or reckless party for restitution for your…

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Watch out for an excessive number of delivery drivers this holiday season

Every year, the number of online shoppers in the United States continues to go up. In 2021, the prediction is that roughly 230.5 million people will shop online. A lot of this shopping happens around the Christmas season. People find it convenient and simple to buy items online for the month or two leading…

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What can you expect when living with paralysis?

If you were involved in a serious collision, you may have symptoms of paralysis due to a spinal cord injury. Paralysis itself is when you are unable to make voluntary movements, and it’s directly linked to disruptions in the nerve signals from the brain to the muscles around the body. Not all kinds of…

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Mood changes often manifest after a brain injury

Serious motor vehicle accidents often result in victims suffering blunt force trauma that can leave them with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). There aren’t two types of TBIs that are alike. Some of them, like concussions, may only leave behind temporary impairments.  Others may cause residual problems, such as cognitive deficits or emotional and behavioral…

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What makes an override crash different from an underride crash?

Whether you call them big rigs, tractor-trailers or semitrucks, there is little question that commercial trucks are dangerous vehicles. Their drivers have to go through specialized education just to legally operate them, and they are also subject to stricter rules about how they behave on the roads. Commercial trucks can cause some of the…

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