Brain injuries and car accidents.

1. BRAIN INJURIES AFTER
A CAR ACCIDENT
D E VA S TAT I N G C O N S E Q U E N C E S
O F C ATA S T R O P H I C I N J U R I E S

2. If you’ve searched for information about head injuries,
chances are good you’ve seen the term traumatic brain
injuries. It’s an appropriate term, but one that’s not often
used outside of the legal and medical fields. A TBI is damage
to or disruption of the normal function of the brain caused
by a blow or jolt to the head.
“TRAUMATIC” BRAIN INJURIES
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3.  Vehicle accidents cause approximately 14% of TBI-related ED visits,
hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States.
 Crashes cause nearly 20% of TBI-related deaths.
 Though vehicle accidents are the third leading cause of TBIs among
all age groups, they are the leading cause of TBIs among those ages
5 to 24.
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ARE A
LEADING CAUSE OF TBI
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4. Many vehicle-related brain injuries are “closed head”
injuries, which means the injury occurs not from a piercing
of the skull, but from the impact of the brain against the
sides of the skull. That impact can cause serious bruising or
tearing of important parts of the brain.
HOW A COLLISION AFFECTS THE BRAIN
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5. High-impact High-speed
Rollovers
Crashes that cause
the neck to jerk
violently
CRASH TYPES LIKELY TO CAUSE TBI
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6. Loss of consciousness
Slurred speech
Difficulty remembering the crash
Nausea
Confusion
Dizziness
SIGNS OF TBI
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7. Changes in
personality
Anxiety Depression
Impaired
mental capacity
Memory
difficulties
Physical
impairment
LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF BRAIN
INJURIES
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8. The effects of a brain injury go well beyond a list of conditions. They
can have an enormous impact on a person’s connections with others.
When someone suffers a serious head injury, they often experience
isolation from their loved ones and sometimes withdraw from their
communities or favorite activities. The loss of these connections is one
of the greatest costs of a traumatic brain injury.
A HEAD INJURY’S IMPACT ON
RELATIONSHIPS
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9. Research continues to reinforce the view that traumatic brain injuries
have a profound impact on mental health. One recent Danish study
found that TBI sufferers had more than double the risk of suicide as
non-sufferers. Even those who had concussions, a mild form of TBI, had
an 81% higher risk of suicide than non-sufferers.
MENTAL WELLBEING AND BRAIN
INJURIES
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10. If a negligent driver causes another person harm, they can be
held responsible for the costs associated with that injury.
Those costs include not only financial costs, such as medical
bills and lost income, but also costs related to pain and
suffering.
WHEN A RECKLESS DRIVER CAUSED
ANOTHER PERSON’S BRAIN INJURY
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11. FINDING AN ATTORNEY TO HANDLE A
BRAIN INJURY CASE
If you are considering filing an injury claim against a negligent driver, you
should also consult an attorney to learn more about your legal options.
Though many attorneys handle personal injury cases, you should make sure
that any attorney you hire has a track record of success in brain injury cases.
These cases can be complex, so it’s important to find an attorney with the
experience and resources necessary to get you the compensation you deserve.
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12. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT
STEPHENSON RIFE FOR A FREE
CONSULTATION
In your search for a brain injury attorney, you should take advantage of
opportunities for free consultations. At Stephenson Rife, we will be
happy to meet with you to listen to the circumstances surrounding your
case and give you an honest initial assessment. There’s no obligation,
and we earn no fee unless we win your case. Contact us today to get
started.
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