Traumatic Brain Injuries Have Long-Term Effects
Brain injury is called "the silent epidemic" for a reason. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, more than 5.3 million Americans are living with long-term disabilities because of traumatic brain injuries. Every year, according to the CDC, at least 1.4 million people in the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury, more than the number of people who suffer heart attacks. Very often, the problem of traumatic brain injury is underestimated or dismissed.
More than 40 percent of traumatic brain injuries are caused by auto accidents, which is the most common cause of this type of injury. A traumatic brain injury in New York can result in changes to how a person processes information. Speech can become slurred. Thinking can be slowed down. Short-term memory can be completely lost in some cases. Judgment can become impaired. Almost always, brain-injured patients need extensive therapy, which dramatically increases the cost of treating this condition as well. And even so, the therapy only helps these injured victims cope with their brain injury. Brain damage is forever.
Very often, we see that these serious accidents and catastrophic injuries are caused by negligent drivers or defective auto products. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, please contact the New York traumatic brain injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free and comprehensive consultation. Brain injury changes the lives of family members and loved ones as they must now help in the recovery process. This process can be emotionally and financial draining on the victim and loved ones. A variety of medications, surgeries, and rehabilitation may be necessary. Let us help you secure the compensation you need to maintain a better quality of life for you or a loved one. Contact us today.
