According to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), 2.4 million people in the United States, including 475,000 children, suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. 52,000 will die from that brain injury, according to the BIAA. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury because another person was negligent, speak right away with an experienced personal injury attorney. You have the legal right to be compensated for your medical expenses and lost wages.

A traumatic brain injury can happen when a shock or a blow to the head puts unnatural force on the brain or causes unnatural movement of the brain leading to impaired brain function.
About 75% of all TBIs are concussions, which are not trivial. Even mild concussions, which commonly happen in sports and in traffic accidents, can cause life-long medical trouble. We’re also learning now that subsequent concussions build up cumulative effects over time. Simply by wearing a helmet, however, motorcyclists reduce their chance of a TBI by 41 percent over non-helmeted riders. Helmets are recommended for bicyclists, too.

While vehicle collisions cause 14 percent of all TBIs, one of the frightening figures published by the BIAA is that 10 percent of all TBIs are caused by violent assaults. If you are assaulted and suffer a brain injury, and the person who assaulted you is convicted in a criminal court, it’s almost certain that a personal injury claim against your assailant will be successful.

No one should have to endure a debilitating brain injury. If you’ve suffered a brain injury in a traffic accident or in another manner, and another person’s negligent or reckless behavior was the cause of your injury, you may be able to recover medical costs, lost wages, and more with a personal injury lawsuit. Contact a good personal injury lawyer right away. In the San Diego area, contact experienced California personal injury attorney Gary Sernaker immediately at (858) 509-0188, or email him at Gsernaker@gmail.com to discuss your rights and options under California law.