Brain Injury

According to the Brain Injury Association of America, around 62,000 children under 19 are hospitalized for brain injuries and over 500,000 are treated and released from emergency departments in the U.S. each year. Brain injuries can range widely in severity and may arise from a variety of different causes. When a child suffers a brain…

On March 24, Soroka & Associates was pleased to sponsor the Brain Injury Awareness 5K & Walk, with all proceeds directly benefiting brain injury survivors. This year’s walk was a great success! The event is hosted each year by the undergraduate student organization Buckeyes Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (BRAIN). BRAIN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit student…

Injuries to the head and brain demand immediate attention and should be treated with utmost seriousness due to their potential for life-altering consequences. The human brain, as the control center for various bodily functions, is particularly vulnerable to trauma, and the impact of head injuries can extend far beyond the initial incident. Whether caused by…

Imagine you were enjoying a Sunday drive on US 62 after a wonderful day at Franklin Park, only to be clipped by a sedan that neglected to stop at a stoplight, the driver distracted by their phone. When you are able to get your wits about you, you’re pretty sure you weren’t injured in the…

Even though most parents are aware of the risks of head and brain injuries in sporting activities, it can send their lives into turmoil when they learn that their child has suffered a concussion or traumatic brain injury. When brain injuries like concussions occur or are suspected, the coach, league, or team is responsible for…

According to a recent report, researchers from the University College London’s (UCL) Cancer Institute have found a new link between head injuries and brain tumors. While this finding may be frightening to many who have experienced skull or brain injuries, it shows the reality of what these types of injuries can do to your brain.…

Brain injuries happen as a result of trauma. Incidents like car accidents, big falls, sports injuries, and violence can all be to blame. However, brain injuries are still way more common than you may realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) actually estimates that there are over 1.5 million Americans who sustain a…

Every year, millions of people sustain brain injuries. Whether from a fall at work or a rough tackle out on the field, everyone from children to the elderly face the risks of brain injury almost every day. The head is arguably the most important part of the body, as it contains the brain which is…

One of the most common injuries received during a car accident is a brain injury. Unless the collision is very minor, any sort of sudden jolt or hit to your head can bring about a severe and possibly lasting injury that can lead to complications and long-term effects. The brain is a complicated organ that…

Imagine experiencing an entire change in personality and emotions after suffering from an injury. You may become more impulsive, more irritable, and less patient in situations that hadn’t bothered you before now. Your loved ones may not understand the changes that you are experiencing. They may say that you are not the same person that…