Houston Spinal Cord Injury Blog

Those with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be affected in many different ways depending on the type and severity of injury, as well as the part of the brain that is impacted. Because those with TBIs can be affected so differently, the rehabilitation process is tailored to the specific challenges an individual faces.

Brain injury rehabilitation won’t begin until your loved one is stable following his or her injury. The rehabilitation process can occur in many different environments, including at an inpatient rehabilitation center, at a medical facility as part of an outpatient program or even in your loved one’s home. The process toward your loved one’s rehabilitation will probably begin with various tests to determine what areas of the brain are affected and what medications, environmental modifications or types of therapy he or she would benefit from.

Every day, in Texas and on roadways throughout the country, unsuspecting travelers get behind the wheels of their cars, assuming they are going to safely reach their destinations. Some will but others will wind up suffering catastrophic injuries in motor vehicle collisions caused by negligent or reckless drivers. Such injuries often include serious burns, paralysis or brain trauma. A recent crash on Highway 380 resulted in injuries to several people.

As is often the case in such situations, preliminary investigations did not answer all the questions regarding what (or who) may have caused the tragic accident to occur. Initial reports state that a tractor-trailer and a sport utility vehicle collided. A witness said the massive truck jackknifed and that the cab of the truck was tipped over.

Every year, approximately 100 children's toys and products manufactured for use with babies are recalled. A hazardous product is any item that poses a safety or health risk to consumers. Such risks may be caused by poor product design, improper labeling or other issues. Many Texas parents might currently have defective or otherwise hazardous products in their homes right now without being aware of it.

Part of the problem is that parents who are not aware that a child's toy or baby product in their home is on a recall list might continue to use the product or might give it as a gift to another family, or even donate it to charity or a second-hand store. There are numerous consumer advocacy groups that try to keep people updated on current recalls by publishing lists in print or posting them online. Any manufacturer, distributor or sales company that knowingly places a dangerous product into the hands of consumers may be held legally accountable if an injury occurs.

You never know when a Texas car accident is going to occur. That is a critical factor that makes vehicular collisions so devastating -- they often happen suddenly and unexpectedly. In fact, even if you see signs of potential danger on the road, such as a vehicle that is swerving over the yellow line, you may not be able to react quickly enough to avoid a crash. When you or your loved one suffer catastrophic injuries because of another driver's negligence, you may need numerous types of support as you try to recover and move on in life.  

It is difficult for anyone who has never been involved in a car accident to understand what accident victims go through in the weeks and months that following a collision. Many people suffer post-traumatic stress disorder and have trouble sleeping, eating and functioning on a daily basis because they are plagued with reminders of the sudden impact that led to their injuries. Others face financial problems when medical bills pile up and they lose time off work during recovery.