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Facts about Traumatic Brain Injury

September 20, 2022July 26, 2022 by adminakb

Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs are some of the most devastating of all personal injuries. Many people understand that TBIs can negatively impact a person’s life, but how many people know the true level of that impact? Another little-known TBI fact is that there are many different types of traumatic brain injuries and these can … Read more

How Traumatic Brain Injuries Impact Families

September 13, 2022January 4, 2022 by adminakb

Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, affect more than 1.5 million Americans per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. However, what these statistics do not show is how many other people are affected–people such as family, friends, and coworkers. This number is far greater than the actual number of victims and increases the already astronomical … Read more

TBIs Explained

September 14, 2022September 7, 2021 by adminakb

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is one of the most common causes of serious, long-term disability and death from all types of accidents. TBIs are common after a vehicle crash or a fall, especially from a significant height such as a ladder. TBIs contribute to millions of dollars annually in medical visits, hospitalizations, surgeries, and long-term loss of physical and mental ability.

How Much Does A Brain Injury Cost?

September 15, 2022May 18, 2021 by adminakb

Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs are some of the most costly personal injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are more than 2 million brain injuries per year, with about 100,000 deaths and 500,000 injuries so serious they require hospitalization. The total lifetime cost to society of TBIs is around $76 billion. This includes medical costs, lost time at work, and other expenses paid, in some cases, by taxpayers, such as social services. Clearly, TBIs are an expensive problem, but how can a personal injury attorney estimate the cost to an individual in order to negotiate a fair payment of a claim?

The Truth About Brain Injuries

September 15, 2022February 16, 2021 by adminakb

Brain injuries are among the most catastrophic of personal injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, brain injuries are responsible for more than 2.8 million emergency room visits per year, with over 56,000 of these injuries leading to death. When a victim has sustained a brain injury, the lifelong outlook can be grim. Assuming the victim survives the injury, he or she may be facing a lifetime of medical costs and reduced capabilities.