New York Brain Injury Lawyers

Let's get into the specific causes of TBI.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents can all result in traumatic brain injuries. The force of impact, collision, or sudden deceleration can cause the brain to hit the skull, leading to injury.

The fact that the brain can hit the interior of the skull and cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is scary. When we examine most motor vehicle accidents, drivers and passengers often hit their heads on something.

Everyone in a car should use seat belts for their safety and the safety of others.

Without seat belts, passengers can be thrown against the seat in front of them, the steering wheel, the dashboard, or the back seat, and it can be dangerous.

Motorcycle accidents are a different story. Motorcycles have less mass and protection than cars, making them more dangerous. If the driver is reckless and speeding, it can be fatal.

Even with a helmet, a sudden hit can cause traumatic brain injury. Other serious injuries, such as broken bones, amputation of limbs, and internal injuries, are also common.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Many types of falls can cause a traumatic brain injury. Older adults and young children are the ones who suffer the most from fall accidents.

Obstacles may stand in their way. Adverse weather can make the ground slippery, causing them to slip or trip while walking to their destination.

Negligent property owners can create hazardous conditions. They fail to comply with their obligations, such as properly maintaining their buildings. This creates dangerous paths, which can lead to slip-and-fall accidents.

Assaults

Intentional acts of violence of any kind can cause mild to severe traumatic brain injuries. Victims of muggings and physical assault can suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI). If the attack involves gunfire, it can be fatal.

There have been cases in which gunfire to the head did not kill the person immediately, due to various factors such as the caliber of the bullet, the distance of the gunshot, and the location and trajectory of the bullet. A person who receives a gunshot may not die immediately. Medical attention is essential to save their life. However, they will likely suffer the consequences of a traumatic brain injury.

Workplace Accidents

Workers in the construction industry are not the only ones at risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Industries such as manufacturing, transportation, mining, law enforcement, and security also have workers prone to TBI.

Workers must follow industry guidelines, be trained, and demonstrate their skills to perform their duties safely. This is for their safety and the safety of others.

Mining workers are prone to roof falls, explosions, equipment-related accidents, or exposure to harmful gases. Transportation and law enforcement workers are at risk of injury in many ways. Accidents on the road or violent acts can cause these injuries.

Blast Injuries

Military personnel and individuals near explosive devices may experience traumatic brain injuries due to the force of the blast.

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Infants or young children can sustain TBI if they are violently shaken, causing the brain to move back and forth within the skull. People used to throw babies up and catch them like a ball. This may seem harmless, but it puts babies at risk of death.

The baby's brain may hit the interior of the skull and cause severe brain injury. Depending on the damage, it can present physical and/or behavioral and cognitive symptoms.

Sports Injuries

We've covered that a lot of people who practice contact sports such as football, soccer, boxing, and hockey can sustain traumatic brain injuries, especially if players do not wear appropriate protective gear or follow safety protocols.

There are two classifications of brain injuries: penetrating and non-penetrating.

Penetrating traumatic brain injury (TBI), also referred to as open TBI, occurs when an object, such as a bullet, shrapnel, bone fragment, or a weapon like a hammer or a knife, penetrates the skull and enters the brain tissue.

In these cases, the injury typically affects a specific brain area, causing localized damage rather than widespread impact.

Non-penetrating traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as closed head injury or blunt TBI, occurs when an external force is applied to the head, causing the brain to move within the skull.

This type of injury is typically caused by various factors such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports-related incidents, blast injuries, or being struck by an object. In these cases, there is no direct penetration of the skull, but the force exerted on the head can result in brain damage.

Some accidents, such as explosions, natural disasters, or other extreme events, can cause both penetrating and non-penetrating TBI in the same person.

A TBI accident is very serious and complicated in terms of liability. Ward Law, with its experienced and respected New York brain injury lawyers, will be the best backup for you in these frustrating situations.

They are trained to gather, document, build, and present to the right people the pieces of evidence and facts that will get you the fairest compensation to cover your losses.

It's important to note that since there are many ways in which you or a loved one could sustain a traumatic brain injury, the approach taken and the liable party may vary depending on each case.