Motorcycle enthusiasts are well aware of the risk of serious head injuries in motorcycle accidents, especially considering the high rate of casualties. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are more than 8,650 total motorcycle collisions every year statewide. Around 600 riders are killed in these incidents, while…
It may not surprise you to learn that children under 14 years old comprise the highest rate of emergency room visits for traumatic brain injury (TBI), but you might be shocked to learn the health effects. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the implications for children are…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may occur anytime the head is subjected to a bump, blow, or jolt, and it is a top cause of death and disability in the US. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that TBI leads to around 175 fatalities every day, and these head…