Tag Archives: TBI
Football Season Brings Concerns About Brain Injuries
Fall is right around the corner and football fans are gearing up for a season of tailgating, fantasy leagues, touchdowns and high impact tackles. Unfortunately, it is also the season for potential brain injuries. From mild concussions to debilitating traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), football players are at increased risk. This is especially true when… Read More »
Florida Group Unveils Brain Injury Exhibit
Over one hundred handmade masks created by the survivors of traumatic brain injury were put on display in an exhibit in Florida’s state capitol building earlier this week. Called “The Faces of Brain Injury,” this exhibit was created by the Brain Injury Association of Florida (BIAF), traumatic brain injury survivors, and their families. It… Read More »
Florida Man Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury in Accident
A Florida man was struck by an SUV while jogging last week and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. David Caras, 51, of St. Petersburg, was jogging at the Layton Hills Mall in Utah on August 28 during a business trip when he was struck. Mr. Caras was in Utah on a business trip… Read More »