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Can a TBI Change Your Personality?

November 23, 2021

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Yes. A traumatic brain injury can change your personality, and it often does. The behavior changes can be subtle or dramatic, temporary or permanent, and they frequently surprise both the survivor and everyone around them. This is the part of TBI recovery that doctors sometimes mention briefly and families aren't prepared for at all. The […]

What Is the Difference Between Chronic and Acute Injuries?

October 22, 2021

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The difference between chronic and acute injuries comes down to how they start. Acute injuries happen suddenly, from a single traumatic event. Chronic injuries develop gradually over time, from repeated stress, overuse, or an acute injury that never healed properly. That distinction matters more than most people realize when you've been hurt in an accident. […]

What Is a Crush Injury?

October 8, 2021

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A crush injury happens when a body part is compressed between two heavy objects or under significant force. The damage goes far beyond what's visible on the surface. Muscle, bone, nerves, and blood vessels can all be destroyed at once, and the internal consequences can be life-threatening even when the external wound looks manageable. Here's […]

What Happens When You Fracture Your Skull?

September 30, 2021

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A skull fracture is a break in one or more of the bones that protect your brain. Some fractures heal on their own with rest and monitoring. Others require emergency surgery and can result in permanent brain damage, long-term disability, or death. Most people don't realize how serious a skull fracture can be until they're […]

What Is The Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury?

August 4, 2021

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Treatment for traumatic brain injury depends on how severe the injury is. Mild traumatic brain injuries may require rest and monitoring. Severe TBIs can require emergency surgery, weeks in intensive care, and years of rehabilitation. Here's what most people don't know when they're sitting in a hospital waiting room: the medical bills that come with […]

John M. McCabe Elected President of State Nonprofit

June 11, 2021

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The Law Offices of John M. McCabe, P.A., is pleased to announce that attorney John M. McCabe has been elected president of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), our state's nonprofit, nonpartisan association for trial lawyers. Members of the NCAJ are courtroom advocates who work together to fight for fair laws and equal justice. The organization […]

What Are The Most Dangerous Jobs in America?

April 14, 2021

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Construction, logging, fishing, roofing, and truck driving consistently rank as the most dangerous jobs in America. Workers in these industries face a higher risk of serious on-the-job injuries and death than almost any other profession in the United States. Most people don't think about job site danger until something goes wrong. Then the reality hits […]

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