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Brain Injury / ABI / TBI
Brain damage is usually caused by outside forces. A fall, a car accident, a sports injury; all of these things may cause injuries that will lead to brain damage. Subsequent complications may be caused by a lack of oxygen and rising pressure on the brain. Sometimes, someone else’s negligence may have caused the injury leading to brain damage. If this is the case, you may be entitled to monetary compensation.
Brain Injury Facts:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that at least 5.3 million Americans currently live with disabilities resulting from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and 1.5 million Americans sustain a TBI each year.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the risk of TBI is highest among adolescents, young adults, and people over the age of 75.
- Cost of TBI: The cost of TBI in the U.S. is estimated to be $48.3 billion annually; Hospitalization accounts for $31.7 billion, and fatal brain injuries
cost the nation $16.6 billion each year.
- See Government PDF For Feb 2003 Brain Injury Facts
If you or someone you know has suffered a brain injury or brain damage due to the negligent act of another, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please fill out the form below below for a free case evaluation.
Injured Person Information:
Accident / Injury Information:
Case Description*
Please explain exactly what happened, trying to state
as thoroughly as possible who you believe was responsible
and why you believe that person was negligent:
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Please explain the full extent of the victims injuries:
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Comments / Additional Information
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understanding the facts of your case?
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