Brain / Head Injury Causes

Traumatic brain injury is often caused by a blow to the head or a penetrating injury that causes disruption to the normal function of the brain. Brain injuries can be caused by auto collisions, slip and fall accidents, and workplace accidents. Other common causes of traumatic brain injury include physical assault, athletic injuries, shaken-baby syndrome, and accidents at home or outdoors. The leading causes of traumatic head and brain injury are:

• Falls. Slip and fall accidents account for approximately 28 percent of traumatic brain injury cases reported annually. These accidents are the leading cause of brain injury for children under age four and adults over age 75 years.
• Auto accidents. Motor vehicle accidents annually account for 20 percent of traumatic brain injuries.
• Head-impact events. These events, in which the head is jolted by a collision with a moving or stationary object, account for 19 percent of brain injuries that occur every year.
• Assaults. Violent encounters (often involving gunshot wounds) account for 11 percent of brain injuries reported annually.

Statistics provided by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

For more information about attaining compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and other hardships after a traumatic brain injury, contact the Foley Law Firm to schedule a complimentary consultation with a Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania-area traumatic head and brain injury attorney. We will evaluate your claim and help you achieve the compensation to which you are entitled. We have the resources and experience to maximize your claim, and access to the top experts in the nation.