You may have heard the term “closed-head injury” before. Generally speaking, this type of injury describes an injury from a blow to the head where the skull remains intact. The extent of the injury can range from a bump or a concussion to severe head…
After someone you love survives a head injury, you may be tempted to think that the worst is behind you. Unfortunately, an injury to the brain may take weeks, months or even years to show the extent of damage, often causing new and frightening symptoms…
If you know someone who has experienced a frontal lobe injury, you are probably trying everything you can to help him recover. Unfortunately, this type of injury can cause a long and difficult recovery—and depending on the full extent of the injury, he may never…
You look into your loved one’s eyes and you remember how he used to look back at you. You remember how he used to communicate and you wonder what is going through his mind. Does he hear you? Is he thinking? A new technique may…
The potential consequences of depression after a Kentucky brain injury can be significant and even fatal. Thus, it is important for both brain injury victims and their families to be aware of the symptoms of depression so that victims can get the help that they…
Shortly before the beginning of this football season, the National Football League (NFL) announced a $765 billion settlement with thousands of former NFL football players who have suffered concussion-related injuries. While the settlement must still be approved by the court, it is important not only…