4 Main Factors that Cause Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

In the United States, traumatic brain Injuries (TBI) are a leading cause of disabilities and deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1.7 million people suffer TBI each year. From them, many people get seriously injured. It is important to mention here that TBI is the third injury-related cause that contributes to maximum deaths in the United States.

The human brain is a very sensitive area that can be affected even by a small injury. Neurons make different structures that are responsible for memory and transmitting signals from body parts to the brain. Whenever the brain gets injured the neurons and nerves get affected which may result in- poor concentration, dizziness, amnesia, blurred vision, short-term memory loss, headaches, loss of vision, and disorientation. In this blog, we will discuss the factors that cause traumatic brain injuries. The main factors that cause TBI are-

1. Open head injury- It is a kind of head injury that damage brain, skull or scalp. This may further fracture the skull of a person. The treatment depends mainly on what causes the head injury and how much damage it has caused to the brain. Sometimes it is seen that the head injury does not bleed at all but causes internal injury. So, it is important to treat them well on time. Motor vehicle accidents are a big cause of this type of injury. 
2. Closed head injury- This is usually caused by falling from the height or from the car crashes. Closed head injuries can damage the head deep inside the brain as well as can cause damage to axons which are a tiny portion of the nerves inside the brain. It is seen that the impact of the closed head injuries are generally extensive and scattered. Closed head injuries are included in the serious injuries.
3. Chemical or toxic traumatic brain injuries- They are generally caused when the harmful chemicals and toxins like carbon monoxide gas come in contact with the humans, causing major damage to the brain. Basically, they damage the neurons of the brain which may result in the loss of memory and loss of vision etc.
4. Hypoxia- It is a condition which occurs when there is a shortage of oxygen in the brain. This means when the supply of the oxygen decrease or stop then brain get damaged. Brain get affected if the brain is left without oxygen even for few seconds. A person can experience a Hypoxia condition if he/she remains in a low oxygen environment for more time, leading to low blood pressure, respiratory failure. It also causes memory defects.

If you or your dear one has been a victim of traumatic brain injury due to someone else negligence, a wise decision would be to hire traumatic brain Injury lawyer. To know more about your case, you can schedule a free case evaluation with Frekhtman & Associates. They have the most experienced traumatic brain Injury lawyers in Queens.