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Traumatic Brain Injury: Common Causes & Effects

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 by John D. Sloan

There are two categories of brain injuries: traumatic brain injuries and acquired brain injuries. While traumatic and acquired brain injuries occur in different manners, both head injuries can seriously impact the way a person thinks, feels, acts, and moves. These head injuries can also affect body functions and sensory perception.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a devastating injury caused by a penetrating head injury, or by a jolt or blow to the head that disrupts brain functioning. TBI can be mild or severe and can range from a brief change in consciousness or mental status to an extended period of unconsciousness after the injury occurs.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), traumatic brain injuries contribute to a significant number of deaths and cases of permanent disability each year. Recently compiled data from the CDC shows that approximately 1.4 million people sustain a TBI each year in the United States. Of that number:

50,000 die
235,000 are hospitalized
1 million are treated and released from an emergency department

TBI can result from many causes

Some common causes of TBI include the following:

Car crashes
Industrial accidents
Gun crimes
Falls
Physical violence
Bicycle accidents

Texas brain injury attorneys can help

To maximize your recovery, the attorney you hire should have knowledge and experience in representation of traumatic brain injury cases. An experienced attorney knows how to provide evidence of the substantial long term expenses that will result due to lengthy recovery times and lifelong attendant care.

For those in Texas, a skilled Texas brain injury attorney can evaluate the ability of the injured party to be retrained or return to the workforce. In the event of serious trauma, attorneys assess the replacement stream of income that is necessary to make up for lost earnings and cover long term medical care.

The effects of a TBI can go well past the suffering caused by the immediate result of the injury. As a resident of Texas, retaining a Tyler Texas brain injury law firm can help you attain proper compensation for the long term effects of a TBI.

Posted at 10:47 AM

Topic: Personal Injury