According to the CDC, traumatic brain injuries contribute to 30 percent of all injury deaths in the United States. They say that a TBI “is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain.”
A mild TBI may result in a brief change in mental status or consciousness. A severe TBI could be an extended period of unconsciousness or memory loss after the injury.
Who Is Affected?
Every day, 153 people die as a result of a TBI. Those who survive can face effects that last day to years. Some damage is even permanent. Some symptoms can include vision and hearing loss as well as personality changes and depression.
Most TBIs that occur are mild, in the form of concussions. That doesn’t mean that they are not dangerous. Often, when a child suffers concussion symptoms while playing sports, they are allowed to continue to play or they are allowed to play before they are completely healed.
Brain injuries in football account for an estimated 65 to 95 percent of deaths in the sport. What many people don’t realize is that concussions have a cumulative effect on our brains. If it keeps getting hit after an injury, the outcome will be much worse.
Not only is the person who suffers a TBI affected, but their families are as well. These injuries and their symptoms can be emotional for everyone involved. If a parent has to care for a child after a TBI, they can become severely depressed, especially if the child is disabled.
Will insurance cover all of the expenses related to a traumatic brain injury?
Can you afford to pay out of pocket for the rest?
What Comes Next?
Don’t wait to seek legal assistance if you think someone else is to blame for your or a loved one’s traumatic brain injury. The medical expenses to treat these injuries can add up quickly. If you have to miss work to handle it, the lost income could jeopardize your financial livelihood. At the Dante Law Firm, our traumatic brain injury lawyers in North Miami are ready to step in and fight for you. We know that insurance may not cover all of your expenses, so we’ll fight to get you the compensation you deserve. You can contact us by clicking here or calling 305-949-2526 for a free consultation.
There are few things scarier or more misunderstood than traumatic brain injuries. While we know you probably haven’t put much though into this kind of injury, everyone is at risk.
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