Brain Damage Injury

Brain damage injury, or "traumatic brain injury", happens when any force acts on the brain to cause damage. Brain damage injury occurs when the brain is shaken, hit with force, or is penetrated by an object. The force of shaking the brain or the head being hit against an object may cause swelling of the brain, or bleeding within the skull, which can compress some areas and prevent them from functioning. Brain damage injury may lead to loss of consciousness, coma and death, and may result in permanent brain damage, with a loss of function of certain body functions such as motor skills or communication. Most brain damage injuries occur through physical violence, motor accidents, falls or sports, but any accident where the head hits a surface or is shaken may result in brain injury. Penetration as a result of gunshot wounds, explosions or other weapons is also a significant cause of brain damage injury in the U.S.

Fast Facts

  • 19% of brain damage injury in children is a result of abuse
  • 99,000 people each year suffer a brain damage injury which results in permanent disability
  • Lifetime costs associated with a brain damage injury can top $4 million

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  • Brain Damage Attorney - Brain Injury Accident

    A brain injury accident can cause severe damage to the brain scalp, and skull.  Most importantly, the consequ...
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  • An Overview of Brain Injury Cases

    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) a branch of the National Institute of Health (...
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  • Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI

    Traumatic brain injury or TBI is the result of off sudden trauma to the head that produces damage to the brain...
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  • Brain Injury

    Brain injury is a major public health problem, especially among male adolescents and young adults ages 15 to ...
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  • Brain Damage Lawyers

    Hire Brain damage Lawyers when the result of vehicle crashes, falls, and sports injuries affects the cranial ...
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