Traumatic Brain Injury Suffered As A Result Of New York Accident

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury ) , occur when the head is forcefully hit or shook. A mild TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury ) is also known as a concussion. Mild or severe, a TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury ) can leave an accident victim with long-lasting injuries. Many of these injuries are not physical and are not easily noticed by others. The effects of a TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury ) can often be mental, intellectual, or emotional.

TBI is a common type of injury sustained in an accident. In one year in the United States, TBIs sent 2.5 million people to the hospital. Common causes include:

• Slip and Fall
• Trip and Fall
• Car accidents
• Ladder Falls At A Construction Site
• Contact sports
• Assaults
• Struck by an object

Complications from mild to moderate TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury ) include:

• Blurry vision
• Irritability
• Sadness
• Acting more emotionally
• Sleep disturbances
• Difficulty concentrating
• Difficulty remembering

Complications from severe TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury ) include:

• Permanent impairments
• Death
• Coma
• Vegetative state
• Locked-in syndrome

Injuries from TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury ) can show up hours to days after an accident. It is important to continue to observe your symptoms if you think you may have a TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury ). Many people miss symptoms in the days following a TBI and may not receive the treatment they need.