Brain Injuries
By Curtis Quay
May. 22, 2016 9:31a
According to the CDC, there are over 1.7 million brain injuires in the US annually.. Unlike other physical injuries, a brain injury can impact every part of your life. Not only can even minor damage to the brain impair motor skills, but it can affect every aspect of your psychological profile.
Brain injuries are commonly caused by car accidents, slip and falls, and by playing sports. Out of these three causes, car injuries comprises over 20% of the brain injuries suffered in the US annually.
Brain injuries fall into three different categories. First, there are closed brain injuries, which are the result of the brain moving inside the skull. The second is an acquired brain injury. This occurs not through physical trauma, but from lack of oxygen or a stroke. The last category is a penetrating brain injury, which occurs when the head has been pierced.
No matter what the level or type of brain injury, you should seek legal counsel to help understand your rights. Speak with a brain injury attorney at Injury Trial Lawyers, APC today to find out how we can help.