Craig D. Rosenbaum | March 30, 2020 | Brain Injury
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, the most common causes for brain injuries are falls and motor vehicle accidents. Overall, falls were the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, accounting for just over 52% of them. The second leading cause was motor vehicle accidents, which accounted for 20% of… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | March 30, 2020 | Brain Injury
Doctors classify traumatic brain injuries as mild, moderate or severe. Many New Yorkers may already be familiar with the consequences of a severe brain injury. Someone with a severe traumatic brain injury may be comatose for weeks or even months. In the most serious cases, a brain injury can leave its victim in a persistent… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 18, 2019 | Brain Injury
While you grew up, one of the key things you learned was how to control your emotions. This is why young children often have tantrums and angry outbursts. They just have not learned this skill yet. It does not come naturally. You learned it over time, so you can keep your emotions in check as… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 17, 2019 | Brain Injury
Residents of New York who get into serious accidents risk damage being done to their head, skull and brain. Brain damage in particular can be difficult to deal with because of its long-lasting and highly disruptive impact on a person’s life. Today, we take a look at the recovery process after receiving a traumatic brain… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | April 5, 2019 | Brain Injury
Many of us have become aware of traumatic brain injuries in the context of professional sports. Hockey and American football players are at high-risk for these injuries. Yet, you don’t have to be a linebacker to sustain a brain injury. Almost 400 brain injuries happen each day. These injuries can result in hospital stays and… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 10, 2018 | Brain Injury
Raising a child can be anxiety-inducing. Every parent worries about their child’s wellbeing and safety. The last thing that a parent wants for their child is a life-long, potentially debilitating injury. However, this is an everyday reality for hundreds of thousands of families in the United States whose children have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI)…. read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 27, 2018 | Brain Injury
BrainLine also comments on the severity of a TBI and the impact such an injury can have on an individual’s life. Regardless of whether it is a moderate or severe TBI, BrainLine points out that polytrauma often goes hand-in-hand with TBI, and that many patients must deal with multiple disabilities brought on by the initial accident…. read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | June 15, 2018 | Brain Injury
Immediately after learning that your loved one has experienced a brain injury in New York City, your first question is likely to be to what extent can you expect him or her to recover. While providing you with a definite answer may be impossible, the clinicians that treat him or her may be outline certain… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 2, 2018 | Brain Injury
Any accident can be frightening, but a brain injury is an entirely different story. Even a small concussion can have hidden dangers that can expose themselves over time. While most New York residents know that a brain injury of any kind can be crucial, few know the various types of injuries and the short- and long-term effects… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 18, 2018 | Brain Injury
New York residents who get into accidents involving the head, skull, or brain, may experience something called post-traumatic amnesia. This is a type of memory loss brought on specifically by trauma to the head, which can result in bruising within the brain and other related injury. BrainLine states that rehabilitation can be a difficult period for… read more