Traumatic brain injuries affect an estimated 1.5 million people in the United States each year and brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults. As a result of these brain injuries:
As a consequence of these injuries, an estimated 5.3 million individuals are living with a permanent brain injury disability in the United States.
Brain injuries vary in severity, and a wide range of symptoms can appear immediately or be delayed, such that it is worth taking the time to become aware of and understand what a brain injury is and the symptoms to look for to signal the need for treatment.
Understanding the types of injuries and how we can be proactive to prevent injuries can be the difference between temporary and permanent disability, and the difference between life and death. Failure to seek medical attention can be devastating – immediately contact a medical professional if you suspect you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury.
Traumatic brain injuries are often referred to as TBIs. The term means that an injury or action occurred in which the brain was suddenly jolted or harmed and potentially damaged.
One common and well-known traumatic brain injury is a concussion, but there are many other types of brain injuries one should be aware of. Some brain injuries can be severe and lead to major injury, disability, or even death in severe cases.
Brain injuries can occur from a variety of accidents such as impacts during physical sports, military activities, car accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, and more. Let’s review some of the most common types of brain injuries.
A concussion is perhaps the most common traumatic brain injury and can vary in severity. Concussions happen in any situation in which you suffer a sudden change in momentum and the brain strikes the interior of the skull. This could be from extreme acceleration, a rapid change in direction, or a blow to the head.
A contusion refers to a bruise, and in the case of a brain injury, it is caused when the brain is bruised from a sudden impact. It is typically more severe than a concussion. If both sides of the brain are bruised, it is called a coup contrecoup injury. Many times a contusion could lead to slurred speech, troubles concentrating, cognitive disabilities, difficulty balancing, numbness and tingling, and more.
This type of traumatic brain injury is often caused by severe rotation or shaking rather than a simple sudden impact. An impact may occur and appear to be the leading cause, but there is generally more movement involved with a diffuse axonal injury. Diffuse axonal differs from a contusion or concussion in that the rotation causes tearing of the nerve fibers in the brain. These are hard to capture on imaging scans and in severe circumstances may lead to a coma.
A penetration, or penetrating brain injury occurs when something passes through the skull and reaches the brain. Sports equipment, loose items in a car during a car accident, mismanaged tools in a workplace can all cause penetrating brain injuries. Such injuries are always severe and can cause permanent disability or death.
There are both primary and secondary brain injuries that can occur. A primary TBI is from a sudden injury to the brain that occurs at the time of the incident. A car accident, a fall, and other types of injuries will cause the sudden injury. You can often identify the injury and assess it right away.
A secondary injury can take time to show symptoms. A brain injury may present itself right away or take time to show symptoms, and those symptoms can change over time and worsen. These are identified as a secondary brain injury to the primary incident.
In addition to knowing something about the types of injuries, it is important to be familiar with brain injury symptoms so that you can seek immediate medical attention if a brain injury is suspected.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
Should you or a loved one suffer a traumatic brain injury caused by an accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact an experienced traumatic brain injury lawyer to learn more.
If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury in an accident, you can count on an experienced personal injury lawyer at Queen Yasmine Personal Injury Law to help you understand your rights to compensation for your injuries.
At Queen Yasmine Personal Injury Law, we fight aggressively and passionately to help ensure the best results for you and your family. Attorney Yasmine Djawadian has recovered over $45 million for injured clients and is available 24/7 to recover on your behalf, as well. You won’t face any legal fees unless you win your case, so go ahead and call our firm today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time to not only learn about brain injuries but also dive into ways to learn how to avoid them.
The CDC together with several other health-related groups work to educate people on preventing traumatic brain injuries and provide tips for handling these for loved ones.
Did you know that there are more than 5 million individuals in the United States living with a disability related to a traumatic brain injury? Each year, approximately 1.5 million people suffer from brain injuries in the U.S.
Most brain injuries are the result of several different types of accidents. This could be something that happens at home, in the workplace, or even during sports and play.
Here are some common activities that are leading causes of traumatic brain injuries:
A concussion is one common form of brain injury that is the result causes your brain to move inside of the skull. It’s typically like a sharp jolt to the brain. In turn, the brain can be injured.
While you might be easily able to identify an accident that could cause a brain injury, there are also times it might not be immediately noticeable. There are certain symptoms to watch for. If a concussion is suspected, these are symptoms the doctor might tell you to look for.
These are not the only symptoms. These telltale signs are among the most common. However, an individual who has suffered a traumatic brain injury might also experience vomiting, slurred speech, light sensitivity, seizures, pupil dilation, or loss of coordination.
Not all brain injuries can be prevented. However, there are little things to be done that can go a long way in reducing or preventing injury.
It’s really all about being proactive and doing basic things to protect your head. Here are a few things that could help.
Just to name a few!
Some people experience a brain injury like a concussion and never experience major side effects. Unfortunately, the numbers show us that is not always the case.
Someone who lives with a traumatic brain injury could experience major side effects. This ultimately depends on the severity of the injury. This could cause the injured to need help with their daily living activities or even to need around-the-clock care.
Some survivors are able to adapt while others will need help with certain things for the rest of their lives.
March has been designated as Brain Injury Awareness Month in an effort to raise awareness. The goal is to make sure people know and understand the risks and that they take action to try to prevent said injuries.
You can take part by engaging safely in all activities and by spreading the word to others.
If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury in an accident, you can count on an experienced personal injury lawyer at Queen Yasmine Personal Injury Law to help you understand your rights to compensation for your injuries.
At Queen Yasmine Personal Injury Law, we fight aggressively and passionately to help ensure the best results for you and your family. Attorney Yasmine Djawadian has recovered over $45 million for injured clients and is available 24/7 to recover on your behalf, as well. You won’t face any legal fees unless you win your case, so go ahead and call our firm today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
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