According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, roughly 235,000 people require hospitalization for traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. Of this number, approximately 55,000 people die because of the injuries sustained to their brain.

The causes of TBI include a severe jolt or blow to the head, or an injury that penetrates the head resulting in a disruption of the brain’s normal functions. However, TBI does not result from all jolts or blows to the head. A traumatic brain injury may range in severity from a brief change in a person’s mental state (or a mild to moderate injury), to a prolonged or permanent state of impairment (or a traumatic injury).

TBI can also occur when there is a disruption in the flow of oxygen to the brain, known as acquired brain injury (ABI). ABIs can result from aneurysm, heart attack, stroke, drug abuse, infectious disease, airway obstruction, and more. Medical malpractice and/or medical negligence are sometimes the cause of ABIs.

Disabilities associated with a TBI can include physical disabilities, impaired cognitive ability, changes in behavior/behavioral problems, and/or emotional damage. The damage TBI victims suffer is often permanent, sometimes preventing the person from ever resuming normal functions. If you or someone you care about has suffered a brain injury, contact us NOW for a free consultation.

The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control lists the leading factors of traumatic brain injury as:

• Falls (28%)
• Motor Vehicle-Traffic Crashes (20%)
• Struck By/Against Events (19%)
• Assaults (11%)

The aftermath of a brain injury often includes an inability to function properly, including speech impediments, lack of body movements, or mental processes. These difficulties are associated with the damage nerves and neurons undergo during the traumatic brain injury. The unfortunate reality is that victims of TBI who survive the initial injury and who are not permanently disabled may require five (5) to ten (10) years of rehabilitation before regaining normal functionality.

If you are the victim of a traumatic brain injury, or if someone you love is the victim of a TBI, please call 1-888-777-3884 or fill out the Contact Us form at the right side of this page for a free consultation.

The Personal Injury attorneys of LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A. are experienced litigators. If you are looking for an experienced Florida Brain Injury attorney, call us at 1-888-777-3884 to discuss your case.

We help the victims of Traumatic Brain Injury and their loved ones throughout the State of Florida, including those in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Broward counties, and the cities of Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce, Coral Springs, Wellington, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and many others.

Important Links regarding Brain Injuries

Brain Injury Association of America
BIAA provides information, education, and support to the roughly 5.3 million Americans currently living with traumatic brain injury and their families.

The American Academy of Neurology
An international association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals who are dedicated to providing care for patients with neurological disorders, including TBI.

American Physical Therapy Association
This site provides information regarding physical therapy for persons coping with the physical effects of brain injuries.

Coma/Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Association
This organization provides advocacy, information, referrals, and support for brain injury survivors, family members, and friends.

Disability Resources Monthly
This online resource focuses on providing information to people with disabilities in order to help them live independently.

The TBI Help Desk for Caregivers
TBI Help Desk provides information for people caring for persons with traumatic brain injuries.