Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when an external force traumatically injures the brain. Each year millions of Americans suffer brain injuries. More than half are bad enough that the victim must go to the hospital and seek medical treatment. Serious conditions can result in coma, and the worst injuries may lead to permanent brain damage or death.
The most common causes of TBI in the U.S. include auto accidents, falls, construction incidents, and sports injuries. After falls, the second most common cause of all traumatic brain injuries are motor vehicle accidents. A large number of TBI cases are a result of athletics and recreational activities. The severity of a TBI may range from mild to severe, and has different health impacts based on where the brain damage is located. Regardless, many victims endure lifelong challenges and impairment.
- Transportation accidents, falls and athletic contact are the main causes of traumatic brain injury.
- About one third of all injury related deaths in the U.S. has TBI as a contributing factor.
- Approximately 75% of TBIs that occur each year are serious concussions.
- TBI is a public health problem and affects mostly young children, teens, young adults as well as the elderly, 65 and over.
Traumatic brain injuries can cause a wide range of affects on cognitive abilities, sensations, emotional states and linguistics. They are devastating, and life changing for the victim and their entire family. An experienced personal injury attorney can represent both the injured and their loved ones.
Injuries caused by the negligence, disregard, carelessness or irresponsibility of another person should be overseen by an experienced personal injury attorney. He or she can carefully investigate and follow claims for injuries endured as a result of TBI, and work to reward victims with the compensation they deserve.
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If you suffer from injuries due to the fault of another person or company, contact Emroch & Kilduff or call us at (804) 358-1568 for a free consultation. Our team of experienced injury attorneys can help you understand your options.
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