Car accidents are the leading cause of brain injuries, with falls as a close second. After an accident, a catastrophic brain injury might be immediately recognizable due to the victim’s death or a diagnosis of brain death soon after the accident; however, not all brain injuries present with urgent or obvious symptoms. Some brain injuries…
Motorcycle enthusiasts love the thrill of a ride in the open air, but that same experience also places a rider at great risk of injuries in an accident, including brain injuries ranging from mild to catastrophic. According to the CDC, motorcycles make up less than one percent of all vehicle miles driven yet account for…
Riding the open roads in the open-air, unencumbered design of a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience. Sadly, the same unclosed design that makes riding a motorcycle so thrilling also leaves riders vulnerable to direct contact with the road and obstacles in a crash, often causing serious or catastrophic injuries or death. Currently, 18 states in…
