[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-to-know-traumatic-brain-injury-arizona\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-to-know-traumatic-brain-injury-arizona\/","headline":"What You Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injury","name":"What You Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injury","description":"Many medical experts describe traumatic brain injury \u2013 mild TBI in particular \u2013 as being a \u201csilent epidemic.\u201d Victims often fail to realize that they suffer from the condition. Those around them may miss the signs as well. As a result, many TBI victims go without the medical attention they...","datePublished":"2016-03-15","dateModified":"2025-07-22","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/#Person","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","width":459,"height":157}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brain-ct-scan.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/brain-ct-scan.jpg","height":266,"width":400},"url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-to-know-traumatic-brain-injury-arizona\/","about":["Brain Injuries","Personal Injury"],"wordCount":944,"articleBody":"Many medical experts describe traumatic brain injury \u2013 mild TBI in particular \u2013 as being a \u201csilent epidemic.\u201d Victims often fail to realize that they suffer from the condition. Those around them may miss the signs as well.As a result, many TBI victims go without the medical attention they need. Also, the public fails to truly understand the prevalence of TBI in our country.In light of this issue, and in honor of National Brain Injury Awareness Day on March 5-6, 2024, we assembled several facts about TBI. We believe that knowing what TBI is, how this injury occurs and how to recognize it can protect your health and save your life or the life of a loved one.What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?The\u00a0Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)\u00a0estimates that 2.4 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of TBI. The injury results from some kind of bump, blow, violent jolt or shaking to the head. Depending on the type and severity of the injury, TBI can alter the brain\u2019s physical, motor and sensory functions.The BIAA lists several\u00a0types of TBI, including:Concussions \u2013\u00a0Caused by a direct blow or violent shaking of the headContusions \u2013\u00a0Bruising or bleeding in the brain caused by a blow to the headDiffuse axonal injury \u2013\u00a0Caused by strong shaking or rotation of the headPenetrating Injuries \u2013\u00a0Caused by a knife or other sharp objectAnoxic brain injury \u2013\u00a0When the brain is deprived oxygenHypoxic brain injury \u2013\u00a0When the brain receives some oxygen but not enough to maintain functionOpen head injuries \u2013When the injury involves skull fractureClosed head injuries \u2013\u00a0When the injury occurs within the skull and involves swelling in the brain.Any of these types of TBI can impact a person in significant ways, including:One\u2019s behavior and personalityOne\u2019s ability to remember names, dates, and placesOne\u2019s ability to communicate and understand what is being said to them.Brain injuries can also impair the brain\u2019s ability to regulate vital body functions, such as temperature, breathing and heart rate.What Are Common Ways Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur?According to the\u00a0Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability, accounting for an estimated 30 percent of all personal injury deaths in the U.S.Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) can occur as the result of any of the following:Slip, trip and fall accidents\u00a0\u2013\u00a0According to the CDC, fall accidents account for nearly 40 percent of all brain injuries and are the leading cause of TBI-related deaths in the United States. Falls in nursing homes remain an increasing concern as they continue to increase in frequency. In many cases, those falls result from nursing home abuse or neglect.Auto accidents\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The CDC states that car accidents are the second-leading cause of death due to TBI.Being struck by or against an object \u2013\u00a0These accidents account for nearly 20 percent of brain injuries.Construction accidents \u2013\u00a0Workers in the construction industry face an increased risk of TBI due to dangerous job site conditions and job-related hazards.Sports accidents \u2013\u00a0The CDC states that youth sports programs account for roughly a quarter of a million TBIs among children under the age of 19 every year in our country. Many of these injuries result from the failure to provide young athletes with proper equipment and teach them safe techniques. Youths can face serious health risks if an injury such as a concussion is not recognized by coaches or trainers, and the athletes are put back into action when they should be getting treatment and rest.How Do You Recognize Traumatic Brain Injury?Even a seemingly minor accident can result in TBI. For this reason, any person who has been involved in a car crash, slip and fall or other accident should be aware of the signs and symptoms of TBI. Friends and family members should be on the lookout as well.While some signs and symptoms may appear immediately, others may take days or even weeks to appear. The\u00a0Mayo Clinic\u00a0describes these indicators as:Severe headachesNausea or vomitingDizziness and loss of balanceExcessive sleepiness and inability to stay awakeImpaired vision and hearingBeing unable to remember details of the accidentIrritability and mood swingsDepressionBursts of anger or rage.Anyone with a suspected head injury should seek medical attention immediately.Can You Take Legal Action If You Suffer Traumatic Brain Injury?Accidents resulting in traumatic brain injuries often are not \u201caccidents\u201d at all. Instead, they result from another person\u2019s careless or reckless conduct.Under\u00a0Arizona law, those who suffer injuries due to the negligent actions of another may be entitled to recover damages or compensation for the costs and expenses related to the injury. These damages can include:Medical expenses (including ongoing treatment and physical therapy)Lost wages and future losses in incomePain and sufferingMental anguish and loss of quality of lifeTemporary and permanent disabilityPunitive damagesIf you believe that you or someone you care about has suffered a brain injury as the result of another\u2019s negligence, contact Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C..We provide aggressive and effective\u00a0legal representation to personal injury victims\u00a0and their families in Phoenix and surrounding areas in Arizona, including Glendale,\u00a0Surprise, Peoria, Scottsdale and Sun City.To learn more about how we can assist in your brain injury case, please call us today or reach us through our online form. Our consultations are, of course, confidential. We can review your case, answer your questions and help you to understand the legal process that may lie ahead for you."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What You Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injury","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-to-know-traumatic-brain-injury-arizona\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]