When someone buys an SUV, there is a good chance that safety expectations play a role in their choice. You only have to look at the marketing around these vehicles to see examples of how manufacturers want people to believe they are safer than the typical family car. They promote the vehicle’s height as enabling […]

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Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can range from minor to severe, having various effects on a person’s health. In some scenarios, patients can experience a lasting impact on their neurological and cognitive functions, potentially hindering them from performing simple tasks and day-to-day activities. Other times, they may suffer from severe impairments, leading to memory loss, motor […]

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The impact of a traumatic brain injury resulting from a catastrophic car accident extends beyond the survivors. Family members equally feel the sudden and drastic changes in their dynamics, as they play a central role in their loved one’s recovery. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) disrupts normal brain functioning, with symptoms that vary depending on […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Brain injuries can manifest in various forms after a car crash, including concussions, contusions and diffuse axonal injuries. Each type presents unique challenges related to diagnosis, as symptoms may not manifest immediately. The truth is that even minor collisions can result in hidden consequences, and one of the […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Car and truck accidents can be devastating for victims, especially in the case of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). These injuries can have far-reaching effects on a person’s mental health, making everyday tasks difficult and leaving them vulnerable to mental health issues. Although the impact of TBI can vary […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Trauma changes you. Whether it be for better or worse is largely dependent on your acceptance of your new reality. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) alters your brain’s functions due to an external force. It may either be the open kind, where an object penetrates the skull, or […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Catastrophic brain injuries can occur from various incidents involving a violent blow or jolt to the head or sometimes to the body. Objects that go through the head, such as bullets or shattered pieces, including portions of the skull, can also cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). When […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Around 58,500 people sustain a traumatic brain injury every year in Michigan. A TBI is either closed or penetrating. Nothing enters the skull with a closed injury, but an object has entered the skull in a penetrating injury. Penetrating brain injuries These catastrophic brain injuries involve an object, […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Thousands of people in Michigan experience violent trauma for a wide range of reasons, many of them due to accidents of various causes. Among the most serious are any injuries damaging the brain, a concussion being one type of brain injury. A concussion may or may not be […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Catastrophic brain injuries resulting from car accidents and other mishaps in Michigan can have far-ranging effects on victims. They can even occur when no apparent physical damage has occurred, producing many problems affecting daily function. Victims frequently must adjust their lives permanently. Common problems after traumatic brain injuries […]

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