Statistically, the more severe the car accident injury, the more in total costs spent on medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Each year thousands of people are injured in auto accidents in St. Louis. While many walk away with minor … [Read more...]
PTSD After Car Accident
According to research, those who suffer from TBI are more likely to suffer from PTSD as well. TBI sufferers may not get a PTSD diagnosis when needed. This can lead to no treatment or wrong treatment. Car accidents are a common cause of traumatic … [Read more...]
Hemiplegia Motorcycle Accident St. Louis
The complete loss of sensation and the ability to move one side of the body is known as hemiplegia, while partial loss of movement is referred to as hemiparesis. Head injuries are common in motorcycle accidents. Depending on the severity, head … [Read more...]
St. Louis Car Accident Injuries : Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Anyone who suffers a traumatic brain injury and a significant percentage of those who suffer moderate traumatic brain injuries will have a long-term disability. One of the serious consequences include a condition known as chronic traumatic … [Read more...]
1,700,000 People in the U.S. Suffer a TBI Every Year
A serious consequence of a car accident is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are various types and levels of TBI and they are classified based on the symptoms and severity of the injury. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury An example of a mild TBI is a … [Read more...]
Head Trauma from Car Accident
Open head injuries are often serious and may require ongoing treatment with a poor prognosis. Brain injuries are the most serious of car crash injuries. Almost all brain injuries are serious, but the prognosis depends largely on the extent and … [Read more...]
Brain Trauma Caused by a Car Accident
The extent of injuries resulting from a car accident can be as random as the accidents themselves. While one driver is able to walk away with nothing more than a bruise, another driver could be left in a state where life support is needed to … [Read more...]
The Cause and Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
In the state of Missouri, around 44% of all traumatic brain injuries reported are the result of a car accident. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, does not always present itself immediately. A person may hit their head, yet show no symptom of brain … [Read more...]