The Brain Injury Association of America has declared March
National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Every year, during the month of March, the BIAA spreads awareness and
information about brain injuries and their effects. Through their Change
Your Mind campaign, The BIAA hopes to de-stigmatize brain injuries through
community outreach, empower survivors of brain injuries and their caregivers,
and promote support to individuals living with brain injuries.
Here at Paulsen Law Group, our
Dunedin personal injury attorneys have seen the effects of brain injuries on patients, families, and communities
firsthand. That’s why we support the BIAA’s efforts to educate
people on the facts when it comes to brain injuries.
Brain Injuries: What You Should Know
According to
statistics from the BIAA, someone in the United States of America sustains a brain injury every
9 seconds. An acquired brain injury, of ABI, is any injury to the brain
that is not hereditary, congenial, degenerative, or brought on by trauma
at birth. Over 3.5 million children and adults sustain an ABI every year,
though the total number of ABIs in the U.S. still remains unknown.
The leading causes of ABIs include:
- Electric shocks
- Infectious diseases
- Lightening strikes
- Near-drowning experiences
- Oxygen Derivation (Hypoxia/Anoxia)
- Stroke
- Seizure Disorders
- Substance Abuse/Overdoses
- Toxic Exposure
- Tumors
One particular subset of Acquired Brain Injuries is Traumatic Brain Injuries,
or TBIs. A TBI is specifically caused by an external force, leading to
trauma in the brain. 137 people are killed because of a TBI-related injury
in the United States each day. One out of every 60, or approximately 5.3
million Americans live with a TIB-related disability. At least 2.5 million
people sustain a TBI in the U.S. every year. 280,000 of those 2.5 million
people are hospitalized, while 50,000 die. 2.2 million are treated for
their inuury in an Emergency Department or Trauma Center, however, there
is no way of knowing how many people sustain a TBI every year without
seeking treatment.
The leading causes of TBIs include:
- Assaults (10.7%)
- Motor vehicle and traffic accidents (14.3%)
- Being struck by or against something in an accident (15.5%)
- Unknown Causes (19%)
- Slip and fall accidents (40.5%)
If You or Someone You Know Has Sustained a Brain Injury, Contact a Lawyer Today
Brain injuries impact nearly every aspect of American life. From survivors,
their family, and friends, to healthcare providers and insurance companies,
to educators, government agencies, and employers, the repercussions of
brain injuries create a ripple effect which spreads across our society.
At Paulsen Law Group, our skilled legal team has extensive experience dealing with
Traumatic Brain injuries. Our attorneys work tirelessly to make sure TBI survivors receive the
maximum amount of compensation in every case, whether it’s related to a
motorcycle accident,
pedestrian accident,
slip and fall accident, or another kind of
catastrophic injury. We understand that brain and
head injuries are incredibly serious, and could potentially have an impact on the rest
of your life. That’s why our lawyers are here to advocate for your
long-term comfort and security, and to make sure all negligent parties
in your case are held responsible for their actions.
Hire a law firm that believes in education and awareness. Call (727) 270-8260 now, or
contact Paulsen Law Group online for a free consultation.