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Certain cars have lower risk of causing pedestrian head trauma deaths.  A mini van’s head trauma score was lower than a small sized cars because the minvan’s hood was higher off the ground. Thus the risk of head trauma injury or death is less if it is a mini-van that […]

Car Accidents in IL Can Cause a Broken Back & Brain Injuries Auto accidents can cause several types of serious injuries including broken bones, fractured skull, brain damage, severed spinal cord, and other personal injuries.  Brain injuries are among the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. About 1 in […]

Elderly Falls can cause head injuries. These can be very serious, especially if the person is taking certain medicines (like blood thinners).   An older person who falls and hits their head should see their doctor right away to make sure they don’t have a brain injury. Elderly Falls are at […]

Brain Injury-Related Suicide  The Rate of Suicide after Brain Injury  In a June 8, 2018 report by the Centers for Disease (CDC), the CDC’s analysis found that the traumatic brain injury (TBI) suicide rate has increased nationwide from 1999 to 2016.   In another CDC’s report, dated November 22, 2019,  the CDC analysis of […]