In 2021, there were 69,473 traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related deaths in the United States. In 2020, the number was over 64,000, equating to about 176 deaths per day. A head injury refers to any trauma that injures the scalp, skull, or brain, ranging from minor bumps and bruises to serious brain injuries. The most common injuries include concussions, scalp wounds, and skull fractures. Head injuries can lead to bleeding within the brain tissue and the layers surrounding the brain.
Common causes of head injury include:
- Accidents in the Home
- Accidents at Work or Outdoors
- Falls
- Car Accidents
- Physical Assault
Dealing and surviving with any kind of head injury/trauma can be a lifelong and altering injury. The head is an incredibly sensitive part of the body, controlling so many of our daily functions.
Any trauma that occurs to the brain and head area should be taken with the utmost seriousness. If the head trauma is caused by another’s negligence, it only makes sense the victim should receive the compensation and care that they need from those at fault.
It never hurts to speak to a New York personal injury lawyer about what you may be eligible for because you never know when a head injury is going to be more serious than what you had anticipated.
Plus, through preparing and having an attorney on hand, you know that you are not going to suffer more than what is necessary while trying to recover from your head injury.
If you were injured in New York due to the negligence of another person you should contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.
Whatever the cause, you need an attorney to properly represent you and your needs. Our New York personal injury attorneys have secured millions in compensation for traumatic head injury victims throughout New York.