How a Knowledgeable Physician Can Help You Protect Your Rights When you've been hurt working for a federal agency or as a federal employee, you have a right, under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to secure benefits through a workers' compensation claim. The benefits to which you are … [Read more...]
Getting the Care You Need as an Injured Federal Employee
What You Need to Know about Medical Care after an Injury You work for the federal government—maybe you're a letter carrier or a mail clerk, or you work for the Transportation Security Administration—and you've been hurt on the job. The nature of your injuries makes it impossible for you to perform … [Read more...]
The Different Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
The Events that Can Cause a TBI According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than three million people seek medical treatment every year for some type of brain injury. Most of those TBIs are mild to moderate, and most people who suffer those types of traumatic … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?
What is the Average Period to Return to Full Health? According to data collected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a vast majority (about 75%) of all traumatic brain injuries are considered to be mild. The American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine defines a mild traumatic brain injury as … [Read more...]
Steps You Can Take to Minimize the Risk of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
How You Can Proactively Reduce the Risk of a Head Injury According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 3 million people seek medical care every year because of some type of bump or blow to the head. Most of those traumatic brain injuries are sustained in … [Read more...]
The Different Ways of Diagnosing a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tools and Tests Doctors May Use to Evaluate a Head Injury When you've had any type of bump or blow to the head or neck, or if you've had your head or neck violently snapped back and forth (as a result of the impact of a car accident, for example), chances are good that you've suffered some level of … [Read more...]
The Age-Related Risk Factors Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Age Groups That May Be More Susceptible to TBI According to government statistics, more than 1.5 million people seek medical care every year because of some type of head injury. Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, with nearly 200 fatalities every … [Read more...]
Classic Symptoms of a Concussion
The Telltale Signs of a Mild to Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that approximately 1.5 million people seek medical attention every year because of a bump or blow to the head. The vast majority of those injuries are considered to be mild to … [Read more...]
How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Coordination
The Impact of a TBI on Your Muscle Control and Balance When you suffer any type of bump or blow to the head, you can expect three types of health consequences: physical challenges, cognitive problems, and emotional or behavioral side effects. As the control center for your entire body, your brain … [Read more...]
How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Ability to Communicate
The Common Communication Challenges You May Face Your brain is the command center for your body, governing your physical as well as your mental health and well-being. When you've received a bump or blow to the head, even if it seems inconsequential, you may experience changes to or challenges with … [Read more...]
