An injury is never something you count on in life. Sure, you know things can happen, but the thought is that you get injured and then you recover. Unfortunately, that’s not the case in every situation. There are some injuries that a person is never able to recover from and can even be so serious that it results in life-altering consequences.
A traumatic brain injury is certainly one that falls into the category of a serious injury and will turn your life upside down in more ways than one. But what causes this type of injury and what should you know? Here are four common causes of traumatic brain injuries in Los Angeles.
Motor Vehicle Accident
Motor vehicle accidents tend to be among the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries. If you’ve been hit by another car or truck, it’s more than just damage to your vehicle. There will likely be serious injuries you are dealing with. Because a traumatic brain injury is caused by a sudden and violent jolt, motion, or blow to your body or head, it’s easy to see why car accidents are such common causes.
You may not have even been in another vehicle when you were hit. Your injury may have been inflicted when you were walking on the sidewalk or in a parking lot. In this case, you are probably dealing with additional injuries, not just a traumatic brain injury.
Slip and Fall
Even the most benign seeming slip and fall can lead to a traumatic brain injury, which is scary to think about. Perhaps you slipped and fell in a restaurant, a store, on an uneven sidewalk, or stumbled over a pothole in a parking lot. These types of accidents can often be traced back to the negligence of someone else, which means you were not at fault.
Assault
Assault causing bodily harm is another reason you may suffer from a traumatic brain injury. All it takes is a punch landing in the “right” spot and you’ve sustained a very serious injury thanks to the assailant.
Gunshot Wound
As the amount of gun-related violence continues to climb, gunshot wounds are becoming more and more common in traumatic brain injuries. All you have to do is open the newspaper or watch the news and you hear about another victim it seems, and depending on where the gunshot hits – it could cause a traumatic brain injury.
You May Be Eligible for Compensation
If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury here in Los Angeles, what you may not realize is that you could be eligible for compensation if there is a negligent person/party involved. Compensation is meant to cover all your personal injury medical expenses now and in the future, lost wages, inability to return to work, pain and suffering, and more. You can come in and talk to us about your accident so we can offer our professional advice on how best to proceed.
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