Understanding Perseveration After a Brain Injury: When the Brain Gets “Stuck”

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Understanding Perseveration After a Brain Injury: When the Brain Gets “Stuck”

After a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI), many people experience a disruptive symptom called perseveration, which is often mistaken for perseverance. Perseverance is not giving up until you succeed, but perseveration means not being able to give up. A person with a brain injury may not be able to move on from a question or topic, or may repeat … Read More

Understanding Differences Between Cerebral Contusions and Concussions

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Man in doctors office with brain injury, concussion, contusion — Understanding Differences Between Cerebral Contusions and Concussions

Understanding Differences Between Cerebral Contusions and Concussions Your brain is an incredibly complex organ—it has about 86 billion neurons, which just happens to be about the same number as there are galaxies in the known universe. Because it’s so complex, powerful, and unique, it can be easy to forget that it’s an organ like any other. Just like the rest … Read More

What to Do After a Car Accident

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Getting into a car accident is one of those things you never think will happen to you – until it does. And when it does, it’s a whirlwind of confusion, emotions, and questions. First and foremost, if you’ve been in an accident and suspect you’ve suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), it’s crucial to take the right steps to protect … Read More

7 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

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When you or someone you love has been injured because of someone else’s negligence normal life can be turned upside down. Medical appointments, unexpected bills, the stress of the unknown all collaborate to destroy your normal routines and leave you in a state of chaos.  Add to that the stress of hiring the right lawyer to help you through this … Read More