Houston Personal Injury Lawyer: Traumatic Brain Injury
Causes and Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be caused by a blow or jolt to the head. A Traumatic brain injury can disrupt the normal function of the brain, with symptoms of a traumatic brain injury varying from mild, resulting in a brief change in mental status, to severe, resulting in an extended period of unconsciousness. A traumatic brain injury can also cause prolonged amnesia after the injury. Any A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in short and long term disabilities.
Have You Suffered a Brain Injury?
Brain Injuries are a Leading Cause Of Death Or Permanent Disability
Brain injuries are among the most likely types of injury to cause death or permanent disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), acute trauma at work remains a leading cause of death and permanent disability among U.S. workers. A review of Texas death certificates for 1982 showed 710 deaths associated with occupational injuries involving brain injury.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury or head injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at the Houston personal injury law firm Christian Hill and Associates to be sure your rights are protected.
Traumatic Brain Injury Links
Brain Injury Association National Help Line: 1-800-444-6443
Brain Injury Association Web siteNIOSH 800-Number (1-800-356-4674)
The NIOSH 800-number provides workers, employers, university researchers, labor organizations, industrial organizations, and government agencies with information specific to their occupational health and safety problems.
NIOSH " The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Web siteCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Traumatic Brain Injury Web site
Brain Injury Links
Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention Tips (NCIPC)
NASD " First Aid for Head Injuries
Concussion and Brain Injury " Where to Get Help
Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States
Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance Programs " Statewide
Brain Injury: Contributors to Facts about Concussion and Brain Injury
Publications and Resources " Traumatic Brain Injury
Sensitivity of Multiple-Cause Mortality Data for Surveillance of Deaths Associated with Head or Neck Injuries
Surveillance for Traumatic Brain Injury Deaths " United States, 1989 -1998
Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States " A Report To Congress
Sports-Related Recurrent Brain Injuries " United States
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Projects
The Rehabilitation Research Center (RRC) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) conducts research to better understand and improve outcomes after TBI and SCI.
Act Fast to Protect Your Legal Rights
If you have been injured, you may be entitled to compensation, but time is running out, you must act fast. Your case could be subject to the statute of limitations, so act now! Call or contact us as soon as possible, or submit your case today for a free personal injury consultation.
