When Every Second Counts: How First Responders Are Transforming Care for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most time-sensitive and challenging emergencies first responders face. Whether caused by vehicle collisions, falls, sports incidents, or assaults, a TBI can rapidly worsen without proper early intervention. As the frontline professionals who assess and stabilize patients in the critical first minutes after injury, first responders play a pivotal […]
Lights, Camera, Recovery: Documentaries That Reveal the Real Journey After TBI
1. Still We Rise (2011)This short documentary follows several injury survivors—including one with a TBI—as they engage in a five-day intensive rehabilitation program called the Warrior Games. Their grit in adaptive sports and community support highlights how recovery can be dramatically transformative. 2. Concussion (2015) – Documentary-styleAlthough technically a Hollywood film, Concussion (starring Will Smith) […]
Mark: Rising From The Ashes To Create A New And Beautiful Life
Mark was always the life of the party — outgoing, energetic and passionate about his career as a professional photographer. But everything changed one rainy evening. While driving home from a shoot, Mark lost control of his car on a slick road and collided with a guardrail. The accident left him with a traumatic brain […]
Pediatric TBIs: How Childhood Brain Injuries Shape Adult Lives
Traumatic brain injuries in children are often misunderstood, underestimated, or missed entirely—yet their impacts can extend far beyond the immediate aftermath. Because a child’s brain is still developing, an injury that seems minor at age six can influence cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning well into adulthood. Pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Evan Cruz explains it simply: “A […]
Securing the Future: How Life Care Plans Shape TBI Personal Injury Compensation
In traumatic brain injury (TBI) personal injury cases, one of the most critical components in demonstrating long-term damages is the life care plan. TBIs often involve lasting cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments that require extensive treatment well beyond the initial recovery phase. A life care plan provides a comprehensive, evidence-based roadmap of the injured person’s […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to significant disruptions in sleep, a crucial component of physical and cognitive recovery. Sleep disturbances are common after a TBI, and these disruptions can worsen other symptoms such as memory problems, mood swings and increased fatigue, further complicating the recovery process. Understanding the relationship between TBI and sleep is […]
Sarah: Living An Inspired Life Fueled By Resilience And Hope
Sarah never imagined that one split second could change her life forever. It was a crisp fall day when, while riding her bike down a hill, she lost control and collided with a tree. The impact left her unconscious, and when she awoke, she was in the hospital, unable to remember what had happened. Sarah […]
Genetic research is rapidly advancing the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI) by providing insights into how individuals respond to brain injuries and the potential for personalized treatments. TBI, which results from external forces damaging the brain, can lead to a wide range of cognitive, emotional and physical impairments. While some individuals recover with minimal […]
How Delayed Symptoms After a TBI Affect Liability and Case Strategy
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are unique among personal injury cases because symptoms often do not appear immediately after the incident. Instead, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments may emerge days or even weeks later. This delay complicates both liability determinations and the legal strategy needed to prove the full extent of damages. Understanding how delayed symptom […]