The most common causes of traumatic brain injury include open wounds to the skull such as a bullet wound or other sharp object penetrating the skull, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents and lack of oxygen. Every traumatic brain injury is different so it is important to understand everything about a brain injury from how a traumatic brain injury occurs to what the symptoms and common causes of a traumatic brain injury are. For more information about traumatic brain injuries caused by accidents in New York call Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island TBI lawyer at 718-979-4300.
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What are the Causes of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Sustaining a traumatic brain injury can be caused by a situation that involves high impact or low impact. Understanding the common causes of a traumatic brain injury cannot only help prevent traumatic brain injuries from occurring but can also help with the understanding that a traumatic brain injury may be present regardless of if the trauma to the head appeared severe or not.

Over 1.7 million Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury every year. Of those 1.7 million who sustain a traumatic brain injury every year there are approximately 52,000 deaths, 275,000 hospitalizations, and 1,365,000 emergency visits due to a traumatic brain injury. Some of the most common causes a traumatic brain injury occurs are:
  • A bullet wound - An open wound that penetrates the skull and effects the brain can cause an open head traumatic brain injury
  • A motor vehicle accident - A traumatic brain injury from a car accident generally occurs from a closed head injury without any obvious wound to the skull. TBI's caused by a car accident normally are determined by the hospital.
  • A slip and fall - Slipping and falling can be the cause of a traumatic brain injury similar to that of a traumatic brain injury caused by a car accident. A slip and fall accident generally causes a closed head injury unless the accident victim suffers a visible crack to the skull (open head injury). Similar to a TBI caused by a car accident this will normally be determined by a hospital or other health care provider.
  • Lack of Oxygen - When an injury occurs that causes lack of oxygen to a person there is often the risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury. This may happen if a person is not brought to the hospital in time or if the proper medical treatment is not given by the hospital or other health care facility.

For additional information if you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury from an accident or due to medical malpractice in New York speak with Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island injury lawyer at 718-979-4300. Contact our firm and we will provide you with useful information about traumatic brain injuries and a free consultation about your potential case. Call 718-979-4300 for immediate help or contact us by our web form.



                          
                                                                                                       
Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. a member of the "Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum", is an experienced trial attorney who represents injured individuals and their families. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance" , the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has been injured in an accident or in the work place contact Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he assists clients in obtaining the benefits and compensation that they are entitled to.


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