The Role of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Brain Injury

Posted in Transportation Accidents and tagged by Ken Wilhelm

Role-of-Motor-Vehicle-Accidents-in-Brain-InjuryAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.4 million Americans suffer brain injuries each year. Brain injury can be caused by a wide variety of accidents. However, motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of such injuries.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of the negligent actions of another party, you should consult an experienced brain injury attorney as you may were be entitled to compensation under the law.
The Facts of Car Accident TBI
Traumatic injury to the brain can occur during a motor vehicle accident when the skull strikes an object or some interior portion of the vehicle, such as the steering wheel or windshield. There does not need to be an open wound in order for a serious injury to occur.
In fact, in automobile accidents, the skull does not need to be penetrated or fractured for a diagnosis of TBI. The sheer force of the accident can cause the brain to collide against the internal hard bone of the skull, resulting in bruising (referred to as a contusion) and bleeding (brain hemorrhage) of the brain. Unfortunately, these signs may not be visible at the time of the injury, causing a TBI to go undetected.
The Importance of Hiring the Right Attorney
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, or any other serious injury, you may be entitled to monetary compensation by the negligent party. In order to get the full extent of the compensation that you deserve, you need the assistance of an experienced and aggressive attorney who can present your claim in an organized and persuasive manner.
Contact an Experienced Brain Injury Attorney
Attorney Kenneth A. Wilhelm is a New York traumatic brain injury attorney with over 42 years of experience. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation, please call 1-800-967-5496, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit us at www.work4youlaw.com. We can even come to you. We have recovered many millions of dollars for people who have suffered a brain injury.