Cars, Bikes & Cycles Responsible for Half of Brain Injuries - By: Katie Kelley

A recent study has found that close to 50 percent of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur due to "collisions involving cares, motorcycles and bicycles," according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The results contradict other reports that have noted most TBIs occur in U.S. soldiers as result of combat-related explosions in Iraq.

Moreover, the study reports that violence, including gunshot wounds or incidents of child abuse, are responsible for close to 20 percent of brain injuries." The report also found that "among older people, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries."

Traumatic Brain Injury Complications

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is what is known as an "acquired brain injury or simple head injury that occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain.Traumatic brain injuries can arise from a variety of causes and can range from mild cases to moderate, however a severe brain injury can result in a coma or death. The NIH reports that the many TBI complications can occur following an incident, including.

- headache
- confusion
- lightheadedness
- dizziness
- blurred vision or tired eyes
- ringing in the ears
- bad taste in the mouth
- fatigue
- change in sleep patterns
- behavioral or mood changes
- trouble with memory
- problems concentrating or paying attention
- vomiting
- nausea
- convulsions
- seizures
- inability to awaken from sleep
- dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes
- slurred speech
- extremity numbness or weakness
- loss of coordination
- increased confusion
- restlessness
- agitation

Legally Overcoming a Traumatic Brain Injury Incident

It can be extremely difficult for a traumatic brain injury patient to overcome their injuries, which is why it is imperative that a TBI patient receive assistance from not only a neurological specialist, but also to receive help from an attorney specializing in traumatic brain injuries.

Costly traumatic brain injury treatments often lead some patients to discuss the options of pursuing a traumatic brain injury lawsuit with a reputable brain injury attorney as well as a professional physician. Most TBI attorneys will offer a free legal consultation to patients suffering from such an incident in order to provide them with the most informative details on developing a brain injury lawsuit, which may be a necessary step to protect a TBI victim from impending complications.

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