October 17, 2019
Child Concussions on the Rise in Playgrounds
A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that there has been a staggering rise in the amount of child concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI) for children under the age of fourteen. The study found that of over the 215,000 TBI injuries that were brought into the…
December 25, 2015
RI Motorcycle Accident Brain Injuries
Editor’s note: This is the second in our four-part blog series about head and brain injuries.Read the first part here. Even with a small population and limited riding season, the number of motorcycle accident injuries and deaths have risen in Rhode Island. As a result, an operator or passenger involved in a motorcycle accident may…
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…