Traumatic Brain Injuries are Some of the Most Severe Injuries
Over half of traumatic brain injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents. Other causes are falls, assaults or other violence, and sports activities.
Traumatic brain injuries are one of the most serious injuries anyone can ever sustain. According to the Head Injury Center of St. Louis, there are two million traumatic brain injuries every year, or one every 15 seconds. 500,000 of these injuries require hospital admission. 70,000 to 90,000 of those who survive a traumatic brain injury will have disabilities the rest of their lives. 2,000 more will live in a persistent vegetative state.
What Exactly is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any damage to the brain caused by any force directed at the brain, such as a fall or car accident. Such injury can cause lifetime debilitation, mood changes, behavioral issues, emotional difficulties, and extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy.
What is the Annual Cost of Care for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
According to the Brain Injury Association of Missouri, total costs in the United States per year is around $48 billion dollars. Lifetime costs for just one person who survives a severe traumatic brain injury can be as much as $4 million dollars or more. Medical and physical therapy costs including home modifications, vocational rehabilitation, and other costs for treatment for each traumatic brain injury survivor averages about $150,000.
What is Post-Concussion Syndrome, and How Does it Differ from Traumatic Brain Injury?
Post-concussion syndrome includes any set of symptoms that a person may experience after suffering a concussion. Even though a concussion is typically defined as a less serious form of traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome can occur in moderate and severe cases of traumatic brain injury.
What are Some of the Symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Symptoms can include, but are not limited to, noise sensitivity, irritability, depression, fatigue, poor judgment, problems with concentration and memory, and nausea.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Should I Call a Lawyer?
Your priority should always be receiving appropriate medical treatment. After this, it’s never too soon to contact an attorney. You must keep in mind that your case has a statute of limitations or a time period within which you must file suit in court or be forever barred from any recovery. Even if you are well within the limitations period timely legal advice can be critical. The personal injury attorneys at Ryan R. Cox & Associates are here to help. Contact us through email or call 636-946-6886 to discuss your specific case and see how we can help.
