You are right. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, and your doctors have told you that the damage is permanent, then your life may never be exactly how it was before the car accident occurred. However, that doesn’t mean that your life is…
Recovery after a traumatic brain injury is gradual. It could take weeks, months, or even years. Several factors contribute to the length of time recovery will take, including: the severity of her injury; how much function was lost, and to what degree; and how much…
After an accident in Kentucky, if your spouse or child appears to have a head injury, seek immediate medical attention. There is no way of determining the extent of the internal damages without a medical expert, and with serious head trauma, obtaining quick treatment is…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that, currently, at least 5.3 million Americans have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a traumatic brain injury. According to one study, approximately 40% of those…
According to national statistics, there are approximately 1.4 million people per year who suffer a brain injury or traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) each year. Among those injured: (a) 50,000 with traumatic brain injury die; (b) 235,000 suffering from brain injuries are hospitalized; and (c) 1.1…
The reportedly leading causes of traumatic brain injury are, as follows: a. Falls (28%); b. Motor vehicle accidents or traffic-related crashes (20%);c. Person struck by/against (19%); and d. Assaults (11%). Blasts are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries for active duty military personnel in…