January 8, 2016
Brain Injuries Caused By Falls In RI
Editor’s note: This is the final in our four-part blog series about head and brain injuries. A brain injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a common injury as a result of falling. According to the Brain Injury Association (BIA) of Rhode Island, falls are now the leading cause of brain injury and the leading…
January 1, 2016
RI Car Accident Head and Brain Injuries
Editor’s note: This is the third in our four-part blog series about head and brain injuries. There are thousands of car accidents in Rhode Island each year. As a result of these accidents, motorists can suffer from obvious injuries such as cuts, broken bones and whiplash. However, one of the most common car accident injuries…
April 22, 2013
Infographic Details Common Causes that Lead to Head and Brain Injuries
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains that, while Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) can range from mild to severe, nearly 1.7 million Americans suffer one each year and a contributing factor to over 30% of all injury-related deaths in the United States. The d’Oliveira & Associates informational graphic relays this information and illustrates…