What Causes Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a congenital disorder (a medical condition that is present at or before birth) that affects muscle tone, posture, and movement. However, while cerebral palsy affects the body, it’s actually a result of brain damage, causing the brain…

How to Prove a TBI if the MRI Comes Back Normal

Many types of accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including falls and car crashes. The most common and well-known form of a TBI is a concussion. TBIs can range in severity from minor to severe, and even minor TBIs…

Hospital Bills and Care Costs After Accidents

Who Pays the Hospital Bill and Lifelong Care Costs for Pedestrians With Severe Brain Injuries? In Clinton and throughout the upstate, walking is a excellent form of recreation. Whether you are out for an afternoon stroll or headed out to…

Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injuries often represent one of the least visible but most serious injuries that an accident victim can suffer. After a blow to the head in an accident, a person may initially seem fine, only to begin suffering serious…

The Hidden Injury: Impact of Undetected Traumatic Brain Injuries

Originally published October 19, 2015. Updated November 21, 2023. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur anytime there is a bump or blow to the head. Known as the silent epidemic, TBI is one of the least understood causes of…

Smartphone Apps Can Help TBI Victims Cope with Daily Challenges

People who suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) often have an extended, difficult recovery and experience symptoms that last long after the initial injury. The impact of a TBI can include enduring social, emotional, physical, functional and cognitive issues that affect…

8 Important Things Parents Need to Know about Brain Injuries and Kids

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the top cause of death among children and teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). TBIs, which are caused by a bump or blow to the head that disrupts normal brain function,…