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After suffering injuries in a car accident, many people find themselves puzzled concerning who will pay their medical bills and whether they should use their health insurance. This confusion is understandable. The last thing you want to worry about after an auto accident, especially one caused by someone else’s negligence, is whether your health insurance covers your injuries. In...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 2.5 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. The brain is the most vital of our organs and is responsible for controlling our thought, vision, breathing, motor skills, memory, and every process that regulates our bodies. Causes of TBI include falls, being...

Nothing says “summertime” like the Fourth of July holiday. Normally, you can find me spending time with friends and family at a cookout or the beach, enjoying fireworks at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach, or taking in a baseball game. Most important of all, the Fourth of July is a time I enjoy celebrating the...

Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be absolutely devastating. Oftentimes, the road to recovery is not a swift or easy one. In many instances, brain injury survivors will rely on family caregivers to help them through this process, which may include relearning certain skills and talking about their feelings in a safe space. If...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability for children across the U.S. Additionally, statistics show that rates of TBI-related visits to the ER are some of the highest among children four years old or younger. The symptoms and overall effects of TBI...

While many types of injuries like bruises or broken bones will heal with care and time, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are much different. TBIs can have devastating long-term physical, cognitive, social, and financial ramifications that can impact a person for years to come. One of the lesser-known effects of traumatic brain injuries has to do...

The American Burn Association observes Burn Awareness Week each year during the first full week of February. This time gives organizations and individuals a window of opportunity to educate on fire and burn safety as well as spread awareness on vital prevention measures. This year’s theme for Burn Awareness Week, which takes place from February 7-13, 2021,...