Lexington Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

An estimated 2.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries each year. An injury that impairs brain function, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), TBI is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adults ages 1 to 44. It is crucial that an individual who is believed to have suffered a TBI is monitored following a TBI, and medical intervention is sought immediately.

Our Lexington traumatic brain injury lawyers have experience helping TBI victims and their families recover fair compensation to cover medical expenses and other losses.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A TBI may be caused by either a:

Bump, blow, or jolt to the head
A strike to the body that causes the brain to shake rapidly back and forth (closed brain injury)
An object penetrating the skull (open brain injury)

Our brain is responsible for sending and receiving electrical signals throughout the entire body. The brain is also responsible for interpreting signals received from the body. When a person suffers a TBI, this force or impact can damage these electrical impulses, even causing chemical changes within the brain.

Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

TBIs most often present as a result of the following:

Motor Vehicle Accidents

A passenger or driver in a motor vehicle accident is likely to suffer a closed brain injury. In a closed brain injury, there is no break in the skull. Rather, the brain shakes back and forth, usually the result of a jolt to the head or to the body upon the impact of the crash. With a car accident victim suffering any number of injuries, a TBI may go undiagnosed until it is too late.

Falls

A fall may be caused by uneven flooring, slippery floors, or a broken sidewalk. It is estimated that one in five people who fall hit their heads. For people ages 65 and over, falls are the second-leading cause of TBIs. Generally, people who suffer a TBI due to a fall experience a closed brain injury.

A Lexington Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Offering Tenacious Representation

Like any injury, a TBI may be caused by another person’s negligence. A TBI may have long-term consequences, forever altering a person’s life. At Wilt Injury Lawyers, our legal team is dedicated to bringing the wrongful party to justice.

We believe that TBI victims and their families should be compensated for both their financial and emotional losses. Contact our office today by calling 502-253-9110 or by completing our online contact form.