Traumatic Brain Injury

Update on Kevin Pearce, snowboarder with TBI

ESPN has posted an update on Kevin Pearce's condition. Pearce is the snowboarder who recently suffered a traumatic brain injury while practicing. The article says that he has been making...

Over 1.4 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. Of those, 50,000 die and over 200,000 need hospitalization and/or brain injury treatment, and many experience altered or lost functional ability.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, in the United States, there are currently 5.3 million individuals suffering from a traumatic brain injury that will have life-long effects. The emotional distress, physical challenges and financial burdens that these victims and their families face are beyond what they ever could have predicted.

Possible causes of a traumatic brain injury are everywhere. One cannot predict or plan for a life changing event such as a traumatic brain injury. Furthermore, many individuals do not have the resources that it would take to make normal life possible after a brain injury.

This site is dedicated to helping brain injury victims and their families find information and resources that will help cope with the effects of a TBI. Use the pages within this site to find factual information, stories, and legal assistance related to TBI. If you believe that you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury due to negligence or misconduct of another, please fill out a contact form to locate a brain injury law firm in your area. LegalView has a network of experienced TBI lawyers who can provide you with knowledge and counsel.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from sudden trauma to the head. Trauma is caused primarily by vehicle crashes, firearms and falls. Other causes of TBI include strokes and infections. A person with a concussion (mild TBI) may lose consciousness briefly and experience symptoms including headaches and dizziness. Moderate and severe TBI result in a longer loss of consciousness and symptoms such as memory loss, nausea, slurred speech and loss of coordination. TBI treatment starts with trauma care such as surgery and medication. Treatment could include rehabilitation through physical and occupational therapy. Treatment is diverse because each injury is unique, and the brain controls all that a person does. Brain injuries are not curable but can be prevented through measures like wearing seat belts and firearm safety.

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