How It Happens: Brain Injury Causes
An endless variety of specific circumstances can result in injuries to the brain. However, there are three major causes of brain injuries: blows to the head, oxygen deprivation and exposure to toxins.
Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury occurs when a blow to the head is serious enough to disrupt brain function. Leading traumatic brain injury causes include:
- Motor vehicle/trucking accidents
- Premises accidents
- Industrial/construction accidents
- Miscellaneous accidents and falls
- Assaults
The Brain Injury Association of America reports that more than 1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury every year.
Lack of Oxygen
The brain needs oxygen to survive. Anything that restricts or cuts off the supply of oxygen to the brain – anoxia -- can cause brain injury. Some of the ways oxygen deprivation can occur include:
- Drowning or near-drowning accidents, including swimming pool accidents
- Industrial accidents where gases deplete oxygen in the atmosphere
- Birth injuries, including failure to recognize fetal distress and failure to perform a C-section in a timely manner
Toxic Exposure
Various metals, chemicals, gases and fumes can cause brain damage. These include:
- Carbon monoxide
- Lead
- Mercury
- Manganese
- Pesticides
- Solvents
Each mode of brain injury causes different symptoms and requires different types of medical intervention. At Biren | Katzman Trial Lawyers, our understanding of the nature of brain injury and its various causes and symptoms allows us to direct our clients to appropriate medical providers, so they can get the specific help they need. It also allows our lawyers to identify all possible sources of financial compensation.
No matter what caused your brain injury, it is important to discuss your legal rights and options with an experienced attorney. To arrange a free consultation about your case, please call our Los Angeles office toll free 866-604-5887 or contact us by e-mail.
