Traumatic Brain Injury

Every day, scientists around the country are learning more and more about the causes and effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While these injuries often result from catastrophic events, we have learned that even what we once considered “minor” concussions can still have serious and lifelong consequences.

TBI Statistics

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 68,666 people died of a traumatic brain injury in the year 2023 alone. This breaks down to more than 180 deaths every day.

The International Brain Injury Association offers even more insight, reporting that:

TBI is the top cause of seizure disorders worldwide
Every year, 1 million Americans are treated for brain injuries in hospital ERs
Approximately 5.3 million Americans live with a TBI-related disability
Most traumatic brain injuries occur to individuals between 15 to 24 years of age
Brain injuries are more likely to result in disability or death than any other kind of injury

Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

While any blow or force to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury, the following are some of the most common TBI precursors:

Accidental falls
Assault
Explosions
Falling objects
Gun-related suicides
Martial arts
Motor vehicle accidents
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Sports injuries
Work-related injuries

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Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries

The person who is suffering from a TBI may exhibit a kaleidoscope of symptoms related to their brain injury. The Cleveland Clinic reports that this can include things like:

Dizziness
Fatigue
Loss of balance
Loss of consciousness
Nausea or vomiting
Severe headaches
Blurred vision
Confusion
Memory loss
Anxiety or irritability
Anger and impulsivity
Difficulty sleeping
Sleeping too much
Weakness

These are only a few of the symptoms that a person with a traumatic brain injury can experience. A TBI is difficult not only for the person affected by the injury, but also for the family and loved ones of the injured party.

The Effects of a TBI Later In Life

The long-term impact of a traumatic brain injury largely depends on what part of the brain was injured and to what degree. The more severe the trauma, the higher the chances are of permanent disability.

Frontal Lobe Injury – Inappropriate behavior, mood swings, poor impulse control, difficulty with concentration and problem solving

Left Temporal Lobe Injury – Difficulty with speech, inability to understand others when speaking

Right Temporal Lobe Injury – Inability to perform learned tasks

Occipital Lobe Injury – Vision impairment, loss of facial recognition

Filing a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit

You may be able to file a traumatic brain injury lawsuit if someone else caused the accident that hurt you or your family member. However, you will need to prove certain key elements in order to be successful, including:

That an accident occurred and
That someone else caused the accident and
That the at-fault party owed you a duty of care and
That the duty of care was breached and
That the breach of duty caused you to become injured and
That your injuries caused you to incur damages

Each of these elements requires substantial, compelling evidence to demonstrate. An experienced lawyer can help you collect medical records, video footage, witness testimonies, and other critical documents that prove your case.

Are You Suffering From a TBI?

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, contact the traumatic brain injury attorneys at the Massachusetts offices of Mazow | McCullough, PC, today. A TBI can have lifelong repercussions, and it is important to seek the root cause of the injury as soon as possible.

Mazow | McCullough, PC’s experience in handling these sensitive and difficult cases has led to substantial recoveries for our clients. We have the knowledge to prove the effects of a TBI and to show the cause of the injury was related to the negligence of another.

Please contact Mazow | McCullough, PC, today for a free consultation about your case. The right lawyer makes all the difference. Call (978) 744-8000 or toll-free at (855) 693-9084 to get started.

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