Traumatic Brain Injury Causes

The most common causes of TBI are:

• Motor vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents
• Falls
• Violence

Traumatic brain injuries from motor vehicle accidents affect all age groups, however, males between the ages of 15 and 24 suffer a greater percentage from these causes.

Falls are common for the elderly and young children. Alcohol and medication use are common causes in falls.

Although gunshot wounds make up a small percentage of TBIs, they account for nearly half of the fatalities. Ninety percent of people who suffer TBI from firearms die.

Domestic abuse and sports injuries are common causes of traumatic brain injuries. Shaken baby syndrome causes the majority of traumatic brain injuries in infants. About 3 percent of hospitalizations for TBI are incurred while playing sports. Many sports-related TBI are relatively minor and therefore are not reported.

Some victims of TBI have been involved in a hunting accident. Before you go out for you next hunting trip brush up on hunting safety.

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury through the negligence or carelessness of others, you may be entitled to compensation.

The assistance of an experienced Traumatic Brain Injury lawyer can help you find the answers you need and get the compensation you deserve. The filing of a lawsuit may help you recover financial damages to help you with the continuing medical bills and compensate you for your physical and mental suffering. Don't risk your health and peace of mind.