We hear a lot these days about concussions in sports, and the concussion protocols the major sports leagues use to treat athletes when they suffer a head injury. Concussions are a potential casualty of sports, whether it's an outfielder banging into the left-field wall or an NFL player taking a significant hit. But concussions are also very common in auto accidents, workplace accidents, and
Headaches and Auto Injury
Headaches are reported in 90% of auto injury patients, and here are some of the most common types we see. If you suffer head pain, visit your pain doctor soon to diagnose its cause. After many accidents, people report headaches originating in the neck. These are called "cervicogenic headaches" and are commonly caused by irritation of the nerves that travel through the head and
Head Injuries and Accident Victims
Head injuries are prevalent, especially for accident victims. Millions of people suffer brain injuries annually, many from auto and work accidents. Head injuries occur much more in men than in women, with men accounting for close to 80%, and over half of all head injuries result from auto accidents, with others coming from slips and falls, work-related injuries, and the
Treating and Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain and head injuries can be among the most severe injuries caused by car and workplace accidents, and treating them early is essential to full recovery. Traumatic brain injuries can range from mild concussions to severe paralysis or coma, so getting a thorough diagnosis by a head injury specialist -- soon after suffering the injury -- is key to determining the best course of