Traumatic Brain Injury
According to the International Brain Injury Association, globally, traumatic brain injury is the most likely injury to cause death or permanent disability. It is also the leading cause of...
Read More at the Traumatic Brain Injury BlogOver 1.4 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. Of those, 50,000 die and over 200,000 need hospitalization and/or brain injury treatment, and many experience altered or lost functional ability.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, in the United States, there are currently 5.3 million individuals suffering from a traumatic brain injury that will have life-long effects. The emotional distress, physical challenges and financial burdens that these victims and their families face are beyond what they ever could have predicted.
Possible causes of a traumatic brain injury are everywhere. One cannot predict or plan for a life changing event such as a traumatic brain injury. Furthermore, many individuals do not have the resources that it would take to make normal life possible after a brain injury.
This site is dedicated to helping brain injury victims and their families find information and resources that will help cope with the effects of a TBI. Use the pages within this site to find factual information, stories, and legal assistance related to TBI. If you believe that you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury due to negligence or misconduct of another, please fill out a contact form to locate a brain injury law firm in your area. LegalView has a network of experienced TBI lawyers who can provide you with knowledge and counsel.
