Brain injuries are potentially the most debilitating accidental injuries and result in a high percentage of fatality. Injury to the brain can affect the functions of neurons which carry messages to the brain and coordinate actions such as breathing, heart rate, thought processing, body temperature, and senses, such as small, taste, vision, hearing and touch.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs as the result of an external physical force impacting the brain. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs every 21 seconds in the US and over five million Americans currently live with disabilities resulting from TBI. Common causes of TBI include:

• Direct force to the head
• Motor vehicle accident
• Firearms
• Falling
• Sport injury
• Shaken Baby Syndrome

These injuries are catastrophic to victims, families and loved ones. Medical bills can be astronomical and the long term effects can be devastating. To determine whether a traumatic brain injury was the result of the negligence or carelessness of another, a skilled attorney with experience in handling traumatic brain injury cases, should be consulted as soon as possible.

William Pintas & Assoc., Ltd is a member of The Brain Injury Association of IL with experience handling the unique claims of a traumatic brain injury case. Contact our office today to discuss your potential claim with an experienced lawyer.