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Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
Over 1.4 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. Brain injuries can be caused by many everyday activities, but most are preventable. Reduce your risk of brain injuries by understanding how they occur.
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Auto accidents
Auto accidents are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal traumatic brain injuries. Rollovers, ejections, and accidents where a vehicle occupant’s head strikes the windshield, interior of the vehicle, an object, or another passenger can cause obvious head injuries. Whiplash can cause brain injuries which often go undetected. Defective seat belts may contribute to brain injuries in accidents where brain injuries would not have otherwise occurred.
Falls
Falls are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries and occur most often in the elderly and very young children. Alcohol and medications are often a contributing factor. Unsafe playgrounds and hazards in nursing homes are to examples of preventable causes of falls.
Sports
Contact and non-contact sports can result in injuries to the brain. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that there are over 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries each year. About 20% of high school athletes sustain a brain injury each season. Over 60% of those are football-related. 50,000 children sustain bicycle-related brain injuries each year in the United States. Over 400 of those children die as a result.
Violence
Domestic violence against spouses and children is an all too common cause of brain injury. Shaken baby syndrome, which is sometimes the result of domestic violence, but may also be perpetrated by caregivers outside of the home, can lead to permanent disability or death.
Who gets traumatic brain injuries and why?
Very small children, older teenagers, the elderly, and military personnel are in the highest risk groups for traumatic brain injuries. Males are more likely to experience brain injuries than females.
- Children four and under
Falls, abuse and violent shaking (shaken baby syndrome) are the most common causes of traumatic brain injury in infants and toddlers. Auto accidents are also a contributor. Child-proofing your home, proper supervision, thorough screening of all caregivers, and proper use of child restraints in vehicles can help reduce the risk of TBI in small children. - Teenagers 15-19
“The early years of driving” would be a fit description here. Auto accidents, typically involving inexperienced drivers and often involving alcohol, are the main cause of traumatic brain injuries for this age group. High school sports are another major contributor. - People 75 years old and older
Falls are common cause of traumatic brain injury in the elderly. So are auto accidents. Alcohol and/or medications are often involved. Nursing homes and care givers can help reduce the risk by keeping walkways clear of tripping hazards and providing adequate supervision.
People with certain medical conditions are also at risk. Those with Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and conditions which may cause fainting are more likely to incur traumatic brain injury. Knowing and understanding the risk factors for yourself and your loved ones can help you take the proper steps and reduce the chances of traumatic brain injury.
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At Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C., our attorneys represent traumatic brain injury victims in Colorado, Wyoming and Nationwide. We have the resources and experience with complex brain injury lawsuits to get you the compensation you need and deserve. If you or your loved one has suffered a brain injury, please email or call us today.
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