According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the top cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI), followed by motor vehicle crashes, colliding with a moving or stationary object, and assault. Common causes include sports injuries, explosive blasts and other military injuries, and Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Who is most at risk? Approximately 22 percent of all traumatic brain injury hospitalizations involve the elderly, and18 percent of all patients arriving at an emergency room with a TBI were between age 0 and 4. Men are more likely than women to suffer a traumatic brain injury.
Many people suffer these injuries through no fault of their own. If you or a loved one have experienced a traumatic brain injury, call us at 888-KARNS-LAW or 401-841-5300 for a no-cost, no-obligation appointment to learn how we can help. |