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Old 04-06-2012, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jamiesgirl View Post
Thanks for all the replies and the links posted, they've been really useful to look at.

Mark, he isn't driving at the moment. We're in the UK and he has to inform the DVLA of his injury - we haven't sent the form off yet but they generally revoke your licence from between 6-12 months if you've had a subdural hematoma. Can you still drive in the states after a head injury?
In Arizona, if you have TBI, the doctors have some discretion, but in general they inform the MVD of the injury; I had to take a behind the wheel driving exam (kind of like I was 16 again ) to get my driving privileges restored. Not sure what the rules are in other parts of the U.S.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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