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Brain Injuries

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Mike Stephenson
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Vehicle accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), especially among those ages 5-24. TBIs from vehicle accidents are often closed-head injuries caused by the brain impacting the skull. Common signs of a TBI include loss of consciousness, confusion, and difficulty remembering the crash. Long-term effects can include changes in personality, memory difficulties, depression, and physical impairment. A negligent driver who causes a TBI can be held legally responsible for financial and non-financial costs associated with the injury.

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BRAIN INJURIES AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT D E VA S TAT I N G C O N S E Q U E N C E S O F C ATA S T R O P H I C I N J U R I E S
If youve searched for information about head injuries, chances are good youve seen the term traumatic brain injuries. Its an appropriate term, but one thats not often used outside of the legal and medical fields. A TBI is damage to or disruption of the normal function of the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
Vehicle accidents cause approximately 14% of TBI-related ED visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States. Crashes cause nearly 20% of TBI-related deaths. Though vehicle accidents are the third leading cause of TBIs among all age groups, they are the leading cause of TBIs among those ages 5 to 24. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ARE A LEADING CAUSE OF TBI CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
Many vehicle-related brain injuries are closed head injuries, which means the injury occurs not from a piercing of the skull, but from the impact of the brain against the sides of the skull. That impact can cause serious bruising or tearing of important parts of the brain. HOW A COLLISION AFFECTS THE BRAIN CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
High-impact High-speed Rollovers Crashes that cause the neck to jerk violently CRASH TYPES LIKELY TO CAUSE TBI CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
Loss of consciousness Slurred speech Difficulty remembering the crash Nausea Confusion Dizziness SIGNS OF TBI CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
Changes in personality Anxiety Depression Impaired mental capacity Memory difficulties Physical impairment LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF BRAIN INJURIES CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
The effects of a brain injury go well beyond a list of conditions. They can have an enormous impact on a persons connections with others. When someone suffers a serious head injury, they often experience isolation from their loved ones and sometimes withdraw from their communities or favorite activities. The loss of these connections is one of the greatest costs of a traumatic brain injury. A HEAD INJURYS IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
Research continues to reinforce the view that traumatic brain injuries have a profound impact on mental health. One recent Danish study found that TBI sufferers had more than double the risk of suicide as non-sufferers. Even those who had concussions, a mild form of TBI, had an 81% higher risk of suicide than non-sufferers. MENTAL WELLBEING AND BRAIN INJURIES CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
If a negligent driver causes another person harm, they can be held responsible for the costs associated with that injury. Those costs include not only financial costs, such as medical bills and lost income, but also costs related to pain and suffering. WHEN A RECKLESS DRIVER CAUSED ANOTHER PERSONS BRAIN INJURY CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
FINDING AN ATTORNEY TO HANDLE A BRAIN INJURY CASE If you are considering filing an injury claim against a negligent driver, you should also consult an attorney to learn more about your legal options. Though many attorneys handle personal injury cases, you should make sure that any attorney you hire has a track record of success in brain injury cases. These cases can be complex, so its important to find an attorney with the experience and resources necessary to get you the compensation you deserve. CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT STEPHENSON RIFE FOR A FREE CONSULTATION In your search for a brain injury attorney, you should take advantage of opportunities for free consultations. At Stephenson Rife, we will be happy to meet with you to listen to the circumstances surrounding your case and give you an honest initial assessment. Theres no obligation, and we earn no fee unless we win your case. Contact us today to get started. CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011

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  • 1. BRAIN INJURIES AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT D E VA S TAT I N G C O N S E Q U E N C E S O F C ATA S T R O P H I C I N J U R I E S
  • 2. If youve searched for information about head injuries, chances are good youve seen the term traumatic brain injuries. Its an appropriate term, but one thats not often used outside of the legal and medical fields. A TBI is damage to or disruption of the normal function of the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 3. Vehicle accidents cause approximately 14% of TBI-related ED visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States. Crashes cause nearly 20% of TBI-related deaths. Though vehicle accidents are the third leading cause of TBIs among all age groups, they are the leading cause of TBIs among those ages 5 to 24. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ARE A LEADING CAUSE OF TBI CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 4. Many vehicle-related brain injuries are closed head injuries, which means the injury occurs not from a piercing of the skull, but from the impact of the brain against the sides of the skull. That impact can cause serious bruising or tearing of important parts of the brain. HOW A COLLISION AFFECTS THE BRAIN CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 5. High-impact High-speed Rollovers Crashes that cause the neck to jerk violently CRASH TYPES LIKELY TO CAUSE TBI CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 6. Loss of consciousness Slurred speech Difficulty remembering the crash Nausea Confusion Dizziness SIGNS OF TBI CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 7. Changes in personality Anxiety Depression Impaired mental capacity Memory difficulties Physical impairment LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF BRAIN INJURIES CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 8. The effects of a brain injury go well beyond a list of conditions. They can have an enormous impact on a persons connections with others. When someone suffers a serious head injury, they often experience isolation from their loved ones and sometimes withdraw from their communities or favorite activities. The loss of these connections is one of the greatest costs of a traumatic brain injury. A HEAD INJURYS IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 9. Research continues to reinforce the view that traumatic brain injuries have a profound impact on mental health. One recent Danish study found that TBI sufferers had more than double the risk of suicide as non-sufferers. Even those who had concussions, a mild form of TBI, had an 81% higher risk of suicide than non-sufferers. MENTAL WELLBEING AND BRAIN INJURIES CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 10. If a negligent driver causes another person harm, they can be held responsible for the costs associated with that injury. Those costs include not only financial costs, such as medical bills and lost income, but also costs related to pain and suffering. WHEN A RECKLESS DRIVER CAUSED ANOTHER PERSONS BRAIN INJURY CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 11. FINDING AN ATTORNEY TO HANDLE A BRAIN INJURY CASE If you are considering filing an injury claim against a negligent driver, you should also consult an attorney to learn more about your legal options. Though many attorneys handle personal injury cases, you should make sure that any attorney you hire has a track record of success in brain injury cases. These cases can be complex, so its important to find an attorney with the experience and resources necessary to get you the compensation you deserve. CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011
  • 12. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT STEPHENSON RIFE FOR A FREE CONSULTATION In your search for a brain injury attorney, you should take advantage of opportunities for free consultations. At Stephenson Rife, we will be happy to meet with you to listen to the circumstances surrounding your case and give you an honest initial assessment. Theres no obligation, and we earn no fee unless we win your case. Contact us today to get started. CALL TODAY 317- 689-2011