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February
7, 2000, “Traumatic brain injury
strikes every 15 seconds” According to the Brain
Injury Association, someone in the United States
sustains a traumatic brain injury every 15 seconds.
Vehicle crashes, falls and sports injuries are the
three leading causes. These injuries can leave victims
with temporary or permanent cognitive and emotional
problems, including memory loss, speech impairments,
fatigue and impulsive behavior. Read
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April
14, 1999, “CDC report shows prevalence of brain
injury” An estimated 5.3 million Americans,
a little more than 2 percent of the U.S. population,
currently live with disabilities from traumatic
brain injuries, according to a new report by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each
year, approximately 80,000 Americans experience
the onset of disabilities resulting from brain
injuries, the report says. The data released in
the CDC study is considered the most complete
picture of the impact of traumatic brain injuries
(TBIs) in the United States. Read
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September
7, 1999, “Brain injuries common in amateur athletes”
"Traumatic brain injury is a public-health
epidemic," said Kelly, who pointed out that
about 300,000 people who participate in amateur
sports, including high-school and college athletes,
will suffer from traumatic brain injuries this
year. The exact number among young athletes is
unknown. Overall, 1 million people will suffer
traumatic brain injuries this year, leading to
more than 50,000 deaths and 70,000 to 90,000 cases
of long-term disability, according to the editorial.
The number exceeds the newly diagnosed cases of
multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's
disease combined.
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October
28, 1998, “Study: Specialized
rehab can retrain injured brains” Up to 2
million Americans suffer brain trauma each year,
mostly from car crashes, falls, violence, and
sports accidents. About 90,000 of them have severe
brain damage that causes long-term debilitation.
Many more are unaware they've been injured, and
experience more subtle symptoms like disorientation,
headaches, memory loss, and personality changes.
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1998, “The Injured Brain” Traumatic brain
injury occurs when the compression, twisting and
distortion of the brain inside the skull associated
with impact causes localized as well as widespread
damage throughout the brain. The lobes most likely
to be bruised in a traumatic brain injury are the
frontal and temporal lobes. This is because of the
bony ridges on the inside of the skull near the
lobes. Traumatic brain injury occurs most often
as a result of vehicle accidents, falls, blows,
and gunshot wounds. In fact, according to the Dana
Alliance for Brain Initiatives, among Americans
of ages 15 to 25, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is
the leading cause of death and neurological disorders.
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Brain Injury News
Traumatic brain injuries increase in Massachusetts
August 24, 2004
Figures released on August 24, 2004 indicate the number of traumatic brain injuries suffered in Massachusetts has greatly increased over the past ten years. The increase has been especially present among the elderly. From 1995 to 2002, the number of traumatic brain injury deaths due to falls increased 77 percent, with the traumatic brain injury deaths due to motor vehicles increasing 47 percent, according to data presented to the state Public Health Council.
A traumatic brain injury is suffered when a head injury due to a blunt, penetrating force or acceleration or deceleration that can cause memory loss, skull fractures, bleeding or other neurologic abnormalities is suffered. The traumatic brain injury can be the result of falls, firearms, motor vehicle accidents, shaken-baby syndrome, as well as other factors excluding strokes and tumors. Data showed the very young and very old are most susceptible to traumatic brain injuries.
The majority of traumatic brain injuries are preventable by the use of simple safety precautions like helmets and safety belts, keeping weapons unloaded when storing and away from children and making playgrounds safer by using shock absorbing materials.
For more information on traumatic brain injury, please contact us to confer with a traumatic brain injuries lawyer.
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TBI
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Traumatic
Brain Injury Occurs When
- the
head is struck with force
- the
head strikes an object
- the
brain undergoes movement within the skull without
visual trauma to the exterior of the head
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