Traumatic Brain Injury
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Every year, at least 1.7 million TBIs occur either as an isolated injury or along with other injuries.
A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury.
The majority of TBIs that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild TBI.
Leading Causes of TBI
The leading causes of TBI are:
- Falls (35.2%);
- Motor vehicle – traffic (17.3%);
- Struck by/against events (16.5%); and
- Assaults (10%).
Falls
Falls continued to be the leading cause of TBI (35.2%) in the United States. Falls cause half (50%) of the TBIs among children aged 0 to 14 years and 61% of all TBIs among adults aged 65 years and older.
Motor Vehicle - Traffic Crashes
Among all age groups, motor vehicle crashes and traffic-related incidents were the second leading cause of TBI (17.3%) and resulted in the largest percentage of TBI-related deaths (31.8%).
At Semirog Law we regularly handle personal injury and auto accident cases involving concussions and brain injury. We have assisted North and South Carolinians, just like you, in reaching successful resolutions to their insurance claims and lawsuits.
We will provide you with caring and compassionate one-on-one representation, as we know well how stressful your situation can get. We fully understand the issues, concerns, and inconveniences that you might experience.
Do not hesitate to call us at
(704) 759-6110
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