This month is Brain Injury Awareness Month — the Brain Injury Association of America’s annual campaign for raising awareness about traumatic brain injuries. Throughout March, supporters will raise funds for brain injury services and join lawmakers and activists in a virtual summit on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 16.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a specific type of injury that affects how the brain works. There are various causes for these injuries, including a bump or blow to the head or an object that enters the brain tissue. A TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe.
There are different effects of a TBI, depending on its severity:
There were 61,000 deaths related to TBI in the United States in 2019 — that’s around 166 every day. Brain Injury Awareness Month not only brings attention to these deaths to the general public but encourages supporters to advocate for legislative changes that lead to increased spending on medical research for brain injuries.
The Brain Injury Association of America, established in 1980, is the largest and oldest organization specializing in TBI awareness. The organization advocates for resources on brain injury prevention in schools and works closely with the U.S. Department of Education. This year’s theme for Brain Injury Awareness Month is ‘More Than My Brain Injury.’
There are various ways you can get involved in this year’s Brain Injury Awareness Month:
Diagnosing a traumatic brain injury usually requires a team of medical professionals, including emergency room doctors, neurologists, and neuropsychologists. Diagnostic tools such as spect scans and magnetic resonance imaging have significantly improved over the last several years so doctors can more precisely diagnose where the damage occurred and even how and what forces were involved.
Treatment for TBI depends on the injury’s severity and might include medications such as anti-seizure or coma-inducing drugs, therapy such as cognitive therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and sometimes even surgical procedures. Patients often involve life care planning professionals to determine what ongoing care a traumatically brain injured patient may need for the rest of their life.
If you have a brain injury in Texas or know someone who does, consulting with a reputable TBI attorney can help. You could be entitled to compensation for any expenses that result from an injury, such as medical bills and loss of earnings.
Bennett Injury Law in Dallas, Texas, has helped TBI victims and their families recover compensation by winning lawsuits through settlements and verdicts. Experienced personal injury lawyers can ensure you or your loved one receives the right amount of financial compensation.
Learn more by speaking with a Texas TBI attorney today at 972-972-4969.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, encouraging people to spread understanding of TBI and advocate for legislative changes related to brain injuries. You can get involved by researching TBI, increasing awareness on social media, or attending events organized by the Brain Injury Association of America.
Are you looking for a Texas brain injury lawyer? Contact Bennett Injury Law here or call 972-972-4969.
Charles Bennett is a Plaintiff’s trial attorney and trial consultant based in Dallas, Texas. His law firm, Bennett Injury Law, is a personal injury plaintiff’s law firm that specializes in 18-Wheeler and Commercial crashes, Wrongful Death, Traumatic Brain Damage, Motor Vehicle Crashes, and Workplace Injuries. Cases Charles has consulted on in 2019 have won over $35M in verdicts.