Tag Archives: TBI
What to Do If You or a Loved One Has Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury
Our brains are astonishingly complex. That one organ controls every single action in our body; everything from blinking and breathing to personality and memory. Consequently, if our brain is injured it can be devastating to our ability to perform and function at a normal level. What Causes a Traumatic Brain Injury A traumatic brain… Read More »
Youth Football Numbers Up Despite Concussion Worry
Over the years, there have been many studies showing the correlation between football head injuries and degenerative brain disease. It is no secret that those who play ‘full-contact’ sports risk more head and body injuries to themselves. While concerns over concussions and safety about football have led to a 9.5 percent decline in youth… Read More »
Two Boys Hospitalized after Sledding Accidents
Last week, a seven-year-old boy was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center after he was involved in a sledding accident. According to the police, the accident involved a sled that was attached to an ATV in Cedar Hill when the boy was thrown from the sled at a high rate of speed. It was… Read More »
Pregnant Woman in Coma after Car Accident
An East Tennessee woman who is five months pregnant is in a coma at a Nashville hospital after a tragic car accident. Sharista Giles, 20, was on her way home from a concert in Nashville with some friends when the driver of the car fell asleep at the wheel. The car swerved out of… Read More »