Traumatic brain injuries are some of the main causes of disability and death in Colorado and across the country. Any violent blow or knock to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are many things that can cause a TBI such as sudden falls, sports...
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Medical debt is a driving force in bankruptcy in America
When a person's healthcare costs are not covered by insurance, the healthcare providers will pursue that individual for their treatment costs. This is an obvious statement, but costs for healthcare are mostly beyond the resources of most private citizens. The...
What makes an injury catastrophic?
Accidents lead to injuries, and any injury can significantly affect your life. However, there are injuries, and then there are catastrophic injuries, and their impacts are not equal. A catastrophic injury may force you to leave work for a long time and could...
Brain injury victims may benefit from new blood test research
Injuries to the brain can unfortunately take a toll on a person both physically and emotionally in Colorado. Some individuals recover from brain injury relatively quickly, whereas recovery takes longer for others. Fortunately, new research shows that blood tests can...
The challenges of living with a brain injury
Even minor car accidents can have significant health consequences. However, a brain injury could be life changing. Many mild traumatic brain injury victims in Colorado recover enough to continue independent living within six to 12 months. Nevertheless, there are also...
Brain injury victim shares story to educate others
Accidents involving distracted drivers can cause a myriad of problems for Colorado residents and others around the nation. From fender benders to horrific crashes that result in serious injuries and even death, these incidents are more tragic since they are...
You might not link your silent brain injury to a car accident
It is not uncommon for a crash victim in Colorado to refuse a medical evaluation after a car accident because he or she sees no apparent injuries. However, many injuries are hidden at first, and when the damage becomes apparent, the victim might not link it to the car...
Anesthesia complication leads to brain injury for Colorado girl
Every day, thousands of individuals undergo surgical procedures. While some of these procedures are necessary for the Colorado resident to maintain quality of life, many of them are considered elective and performed for minor or even cosmetic reasons. The individual...
Brain injury claims life of 21-year-old snowboarder in Colorado
This is the time of the year that brings masses of visitors to Colorado. Colorado's world-class ski resorts are their destinations, but with more people on the slopes, more accidents occur -- some resulting in catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injury....
Brain injury in childhood may mean difficulties in adulthood
A recent worldwide study has renewed attention in Colorado and across the United States to the dangers of head injuries in children. The study tracked the progress of over a million people who had suffered a brain injury when they were young. These ranged from...
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