Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention

Traumatic Brain injury can be caused by any bump or blow to the head. Prevention of these injuries involve common sense.

Prevention methods for motor vehicles include:

• Always wearing a seat belt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle.
• Always buckling a child into an approved child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt while in the vehicle.
• Never driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Prevention methods for children including having them wear a helmet when:

• Riding a bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile, or all-terrain vehicle;
• Playing any contact sport, such as football, ice hockey or boxing;
• Wearing in-line skates or riding a skateboard;
• Batting or running the bases in baseball or softball;
• Horseback riding;
• Skiing or snowboarding.

Prevention methods in the home:

• Use a step stool with a grab bar to reach objects on high shelves;
• Install handrails on stairways;
• Install window guards to keep young children from falling out of open windows;
• Use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs when young children are around;
• Remove tripping hazards such as small area rugs and loose electrical cords;
• Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors;
• Put grab bars next to the toilet and in the tub or shower;
• Maintain a regular exercise program to improve strength, balance, and coordination;
• Have regular vision checkups

Prevention of playground injuries is possible if the area around the equipment is made of shock-absorbing material, such as hardwood, mulch, and sand.

Prevention of firearms injuries can is possibleif they are stored unloaded in a locked cabinet or safe. Bullets should be kept in a separate secured location.

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.