traumatic
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Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries for older adults.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Investigators should pursue witnesses, physical and digital evidence, and the accounts and actions of alleged perpetrators rather than repeatedly requiring a survivor to recount a traumatic event unnecessarily.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
A separate lawsuit is scheduled for next year in which Sheila Katerelos, 56, alleges she suffered a traumatic brain injury on the ride in 2020.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
He is really pressured to come out and talk about his traumatic experience, and he doesn’t want to.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
“This is bound to be very traumatic for all of them.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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