A traumatic brain injury is a serious medical condition that can lead to disabilities. Some common kinds of TBIs include brain bleeding, skull fractures, concussions and penetration. Many TBIs lead to confusion, loss of consciousness, cognitive impairment, migraine, memory issues and death. While some people can recover from TBIs with surgery, rehabilitation, medical care and medication, many people suffer from long-term disabilities and health issues.
How do traumatic brain injuries happen? There are several kinds of accidents that can lead to TBIs, including:
Slip-and-fall accidents
A slip-and-fall accident may cause a victim to fall and hit their head on a solid surface or furniture leading to a traumatic brain injury. A slip and fall can happen if a victim slips on a wet, uneven or loose surface or trips over an object, bulging carpet or wiring.
Auto accidents
A victim could suffer a traumatic brain injury from a car accident. While airbags and seatbelts can reduce injuries, victims could still injure their heads on the steering wheel, window or hard surface.
Bike and electric scooter accidents
Cyclists and electric scooter users have very little protection. While helmets can reduce injuries, victims can still suffer traumatic brain injuries in a collision.
Surgical errors
If a patient is seeing a doctor about a medical procedure, the patient could suffer traumatic brain injuries because of the doctor’s negligence. This could happen if the patient needs to undergo surgery and the doctor fails to provide a standard level of care.
Victims of traumatic brain injuries and survivors of victims can learn about their legal options to recover compensation for medical expenses and losses.
