A brain injury caused by the negligence of another person can have serious, lifelong consequences.

1. BRAIN
INJURIES &
THEIR
EFFECTSA brain injury caused by the negligence of another
person can have serious, lifelong consequences.

2. THOUSANDS OF BRAIN
INJURIES HAPPEN EVERY
DAY.
According to the federal Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) …
 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) was diagnosed in
more than 282,000 hospitalizations and 2.5
million emergency department (ED) visits in the
U.S. in 2013.
 Each day, about 30% of American deaths are the
result of TBI, or about 153 people daily.
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3. CAUSES OF TBI
 The leading causes of TBI,
according to the CDC, are falls,
being struck by an object and
motor vehicle crashes.
 Falls accounted for 47% of ED
visits in 2013.
 Motor vehicle accidents are the
third highest cause of TBI as
well as the third highest cause
of TBI-related hospitalizations
and deaths.
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4. CAUSES OF TBI
 During an accident, TBI is generally
sustained in one of two ways:
 The force of the accident causes the head
to violently swing back and forth and the
brain strikes the inside of the skull.
 An object strikes the head, breaks
through the skull and intrudes into the
brain.
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5. CONSEQUENCES OF TBI
There are many potential
effects of TBI, depending
on the individual, the
seriousness of the injury
and where the injury
occurs. A TBI can leave a
victim with…
 Physical consequences,
 Cognitive impacts, and
 Emotional harm.
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6. PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES
 Loss of function, partially or
totally, of parts of the body
 Extreme weakness
 Impaired sensation
 Impaired coordination and balance
 Loss of hearing or sight
 Impaired perception and touch.
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Depending on the person, there can be many physical
consequences of a TBI:

7. COGNITIVE IMPACTS
The accident victim’s
ability to think can be
affected.
 Attention and memory
can be impaired.
 It may be more difficult
to concentrate.
 Some mental functions
may be impaired or lost.
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8. EMOTIONAL HARM
The accident victim’s emotional stability may be much
different than before the injury occurred.
 The person may have difficulty with impulse control.
 He or she may suffer depression and anxiety.
 His or her personality may change.
 The person may become aggressive.
 The person may also suffer from mood swings.
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9. WHAT TO DO IF YOU OR A
LOVED ONE HAS SUSTAINED
A TBI
You should obtain medical attention
as soon as possible. TBI can be
serious, and you may need specialized
treatment.
If you believe the negligence of
another person or entity was a cause
of the accident that resulted in the
TBI, discuss your situation with an
attorney.
Serious TBI may require long-term,
specialized care that could cost
millions of dollars. Through a
successful lawsuit, that money may be
recovered.
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10. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TBI
AND
YOUR RIGHTS…
If your TBI was caused by the negligence of
another party you may be entitled to
compensation for your injuries.
To learn more about TBI and your rights as
an accident victim, contact Wapner
Newman at 1-800-529-6600.
www.wnwlaw.com/brain-injuries/
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