Brain Injury Awareness Month

Did you know approximately 3.6 million people sustain an acquired brain injury each year? Brain injuries typically result in a serious decline in a person’s ability to function and they are not all that uncommon. There are currently one in sixty Americans living with a permanent brain injury-related disability. Brain injury disabilities are life changing and are characterized as a chronic condition.

There are two different types of brain disabilities. Acquired brain injuries (ABI) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Acquired brain injuries are referred to as any injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. This type of brain injury is acquired after birth. Acquired brain injuries that are characterized as non-traumatic are caused by internal factors like seizure disorders, a lack of oxygen to the brain, a stroke, exposure to toxins, or internal pressure from a brain tumor.

Brain Injury Disability

Traumatic brain injuries are a type of acquired brain injury caused by trauma to the brain from an external force. Most traumatic brain injuries are sustained from a fall, an incident in which a person is struck, or from a motor vehicle accident.

Brain Injury Disabilities

Brain injury disabilities affect a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Luckily, there are resources available to help those who suffer from brain injury disabilities and the negative stigmas surrounding them. The #MoreThanMyBrainInjury campaign gives those who have been affected by brain injury disabilities a way to tell their own stories and connect with others who have also been affected. If you or a loved one have sustained a brain injury disability do not feel like you are alone. Reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney today to find out how they can help you. 

At the Quigley law firm, APC we understand the difficulties associated with brain injury related disabilities and we will always do whatever it takes to put your health and well-being first. Call us today for a free consultation. We are here to help. (619) 413-4405.