Personal Brain Injury

Concussions are the most common form of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), occurring when the brain bumps against the inside of the skull due to a force that causes it to shake and twist. The delicate brain tissue swells and suffers a varying amount of damage with symptoms that can be mild, moderate, or severe....

The brain is inarguably the most complex human organ. Weighing in at an average of 3 pounds of delicate tissue, it controls every body system, interprets senses, and provides the means of controlling body movement and behavior. It’s also highly protected inside a bony skull and surrounded by a layer of cushioning fluid. Unfortunately,...

Car accidents in California are a leading cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). Nationwide, vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of TBI after falls. Sadly, TBI is the most common injury suffered in car accidents. This type of injury can be as relatively mild as a slight concussion to severely disabling or deadly....

How Does a Traumatic Brain Injury Happen? A traumatic brain injury results from a sudden trauma causing damage to the brain. This can happen where the head comes in sudden violent contact with an object. Traumatic brain injuries also classify situations in which an object pierces the skull, entering the brain. Traumatic brain injuries...