A brain injury refers to a disruption in the brain functionality caused by the blow or jolt to the head. Injuries happen to the brain in many ways due to another’s negligence. Common physical consequences of the brain injury are the memory loss, fatigue, headaches, and trouble in concentrating. An injury caused to the brain not only affects the victim, but the financial loss might be extensive.
In the United States, it is estimated that brain injuries contribute towards a large number of permanent disability cases each year. In 2017, an average of 2.0 million people sustain severe brain injuries caused by a motorcycle accident, falls and other major causes. Among those more than 60,000 victims die, 282,000 were hospitalized, and nearly 80%, are treated and released from an emergency department.
In the United States, it is estimated that brain injuries contribute towards a large number of permanent disability cases each year. In 2017, an average of 2.0 million people sustain severe brain injuries caused by a motorcycle accident, falls and other major causes. Among those more than 60,000 victims die, 282,000 were hospitalized, and nearly 80%, are treated and released from an emergency department.
A brain injury can greatly affect physical abilities like:
- Balance
- Mobility
- Hearing
- Vision
- Smell
- Touch
- Taste
- Coordination
- Muscle strength, tone, and control
Consequences of Brain Injuries
- Memory loss
- Loss of mobility
- Depression
- Loss of consciousness
- Headaches
- Vision Loss
- Hearing Loss
