Question:
Although the broken leg was serious, the injury that will havethe greatest affect on the quality and enjoyment of Mary's life over the rest of her life, is the traumatic brain injury. In Mary's case, all of her current problems as set forth in theexample,including the description as being emotionally unstable,are caused by the brain injury. I would like to bring it to our brain injury association but the 800 number you quoted to get permission, is not available in Canada. Any suggestions?

Answer: A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be any injury where a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI is one of two kinds of acquired brain injury, with the other type manifesting itself in acquired brain injuries, such as brain damage caused by a stroke, meningitis or any form of anoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain). Traumatic brain injuries affect a wide variety of Americans every year, causing a multitude of symptoms that can vary from mild to extreme. An important part of understanding TBI is to understand its causes and how it can affect those most at risk.

For those most severely affected by a TBI, there exist many resources that can create compensation and ease the suffering cause by the brain injury. If the traumatic brain injury suffered is the result of an incident in which someone else was at fault, the best course of action could be to consult with an experienced traumatic brain injury attorney, at an experienced brain injury law firm. An expert traumatic brain injury lawyer can evaluate each TBI victim's specific case and determine whether a traumatic brain injury lawsuit is in order.

Given these causes and associated populations at risk, it becomes clear that a traumatic brain injury may most likely occur while doing the most universal human task: transporting one's self from point A to point B. It is also apparent that those segments of the population least able to deal with the significant impact of a TBI may be those most likely to incur one: the very young, teenagers and the elderly. A traumatic brain injury can be an incredibly costly injury, both physically and in terms of quality of life. Of the 1.4 million Americans that suffer a TBI annually, nearly 50,000 of these will die as a result of their injuries. A further 80,000 will be disabled for life and unable to work or regain their former lifestyle.