Head trauma is not always easy to recognize visually and may only reveal itself after hours or even days have passed. Just a sharp jerk of the head, for instance, caused by an auto collision or sudden braking, can sometimes cause grievous harm with lasting...
Each part of the brain serves a specific purpose and it coordinates all of the systems of the body, which is why even a minor injury can have a deep and lasting impact. The person's behavior, thinking capability, senses and even movement can be affected by a brain...
Traumatic brain injury refers to any external injury suffered to the head and brain due to a blow or hit. Arizona law, however, does not recognize any congenital brain disease or impairment as a brain injury. Brain injury may lead to temporary or permanent disability,...
Arizona residents know that a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump or jolt to the head may result in a brain injury known as a concussion. Athletes are especially vulnerable to concussions, which are defined as "a rapid movement of the head caused due to a blow to...
As many Arizona residents know, traumatic brain injury refers to any injury that may hinder normal functioning of the brain. A traumatic brain injury could be caused by a jolt or bump to the head or even a penetrating head injury Brain injury has become a serious...
Of all the types of injuries Arizona residents suffer in car accidents, some of the hardest to recover from are brain injuries. Because brain tissue doesn't heal in the same way as other parts of the body, recovery can be frustratingly slow. Even after any broken...
The brain is the most important organ of the body and the effects of a brain injury can be devastating, wreaking havoc on the body's ability to function normally. A Yuma, Arizona, resident who sustains brain damage can be impaired for life and may need long-term...
Many Arizona residents likely understand the importance of the brain. It controls nearly every other part of the body and even small changes in the brain can wreak havoc in the rest of the body. Many people also understand that the head needs to be protected. Human...
