Facts to Know When Your Dallas Car Accident Results in a Brain Injury

A Dallas car accident can be serious and lead to a debilitating injury, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI can cause a lifetime of complications and leave you wondering how you will pay your bills. Here are some facts about TBIs:

How common are TBIs?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.7 million Americans suffer a TBI each year. Of those:

 

• 17.3% result from motor vehicle crashes
• 35.2% result from falls
• 10% result from assaults

 

Concussions

Concussions are the most common type of brain injury and are caused when the head suffers a direct blow. Car accidents often result in concussions since the victims can easily hit their heads on the dashboard, steering wheel, windshield, or side window.

Severe brain injuries

A severe brain injury occurs when the victim experiences a prolonged state of unconsciousness. Severe TBIs can result in a:

 

• Coma
• Vegetative state
• Locked-in syndrome
• Minimally responsive state
• Akinetic Mutism

 

An important fact to note is that you might be able to hold the other driver responsible for your injuries and damages. An experienced Dallas car accident attorney can help you receive the compensation you deserve.

If you or someone you know has suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting from a Dallas car accident, contact Van Wey Law at (214) 329-1350 or (800) 489-5082.