Personal Injury Law

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

By LaBovick Law

In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month 2010, we will discuss the various facets of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) throughout the month of March on the LaBovick Injury Law Blog. In addition, we will feature guest bloggers to share in the discussions. Topics will range from the causes of TBI, treatment to the costs and consequences of TBI, including many other issues involving TBI.

The Brain Injury Association of America defines Traumatic Brain Injury as a jolt or blow to the head o a penetrating injury to the head that disrupts normal brain function. TBIs can range from a short disruption in brain function or consciousness (a mild or moderate TBI), to a long-term period of amnesia or unconsciousness (a severe TBI). Although not all jolts or blows to the head cause a TBI, the effects of such an injury are often life-long and devastating.

According to the Brain Injury Association of America, 1.4 million people people sustain a TBI every year in the United States. To underscore the dangers of TBI, of this number, roughly 50,000 will die from their injuries.  In addition, 235,000 will be hospitalized for either mild or severe brain injuries, and more than 1.1 million will receive treatment for head injury at emergency centers across the nation before being released.

The unfortunate reality is that any person at anytime can sustain a devastating brain injury. The fact that 1.4 million Americans sustain a TBI each year provides proof of this adverse actuality. However, it is important to understand that people who sustain a TBI have rights and a variety of resources to help them or their loved ones at nearly every step of the way. These include organizations such as the Brain Injury Association of America, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes,  Brain Injury Resource Center, and many more.

Stay tuned to our Injury Law Blog and podcasts throughout the month of March for important information and facts on traumatic brain injury.

Full post as published by LaBovick Injury Law Blog on March 01, 2010 (boomark / email).