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Traumatic brain injuries can tragically effect the lives of victims and their families. In many cases, these injuries leave victims forever disabled, or in need of months, and sometimes years, of rehabilitation or hospitalization. All too often, the injury is caused by the negligence, or wrongful conduct of another party. Some of the injuries are not as "serious" as other, and may include long term effects such as memory loss, difficulties in concentrating and personality changes. |
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An estimated 5+ million American currently live with disabilities resulting from a brian injury Every 20 seconds, another person in the US sustains a traumatic brain injury. 1.5 million Americans sustain a brain injury each year. More than 50,000 people die every year as a result of traumatic brain injury.
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A traumatic brain injury occurs when an outside force impacts the head hard enough to cause the brain to move within the skull or if the impact causes the skull to fracture and directly damages the brain. A direct hit to the head can be severe enough to injure the brain inside the skull, without fracturing the skull and damaging the brain directly. Most of these injuries result from car accidents, firearms, sports, violence, and slips and falls. Also, a quick acceleration and stop of the head can force the brain to move back and forth within the skull. The stress from the movement can pull apart nerves and cause damage to the brain tissue. This type of injury typically occurs as a result of a vehicle accident, and physical violence. |
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If you or a family member has been involved in an accident resulting in brain injury, it is best to contact a lawyer specializing in traumatic brain injury cases immediately to find out your legal rights. A lawyer with traumatic brain injury law expertise can asses your case to find out whether or not it is actionable. To expedite the process of filing a lawsuit, it is advisable to present your lawyer with as much information about your situation as possible. Choose from a lawyer by state at left to begin your search. Simply fill out a form for a lawyer in your area, and a qualified professional will contact you shortly.
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