 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is any kind of external event that causes trauma that damages the head and brain. Every year, millions of people suffer from TBI, the majority of which result from motor vehicle accidents.
The two different kinds of TBI
Penetrating brain injury: Any kind of injury to the head or brain that results in an open or penetrating wound.
Closed brain injury: A closed brain injury occurs when the trauma does not penetrate the skull and there is no open wound. This is the most common type of brain injury in a motor vehicle accident.
It is caused by the rapid acceleration and deceleration of movement, causing the brain to shake inside the skull. It results in bruising and tearing of brain tissue and blood vessels.
Possible effects of TBI
TBI can cause a variety of conditions, ranging from mild to severe. Some of which are:
- Coma
- Confusion
- Amnesia
- Paralysis or weakness
- Poor coordination
- Double vision
- Difficulty speaking
- Impaired ability to complete daily tasks
- Changes in behavior
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Irritability
- Anxiety and depression
TBI as a result of motor vehicle accident
TBI can result from any blow or aggressive force to the head. This can happen during a car accident when the occupant is ejected or collides with any part of the vehicle. Injury often occurs from defective design and/or manufacturing of a vehicle.
A common example is improperly designed roofs, which cause collapse during an accident. The intrusion of the roof into the vehicle is known to cause head injury. It also allows the occupant to be ejected from the vehicle through broken windows.
TBI can also be caused during a collision from faulty seat backs, faulty seat belts, or faulty door latches.
Contact a lawyer
If you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury or fatality due to a traumatic brain injury in a car accident that resulted from faulty design or construction, call our experienced crashworthiness attorneys for a free consultation. |
