Traumatic Brain Injury
(TBI)

What is TBI? | TBI Causes | Types of TBI | TBI Symptoms | TBI Complications
Treatment and Rehabilitation | Cost of Treatment

What is Traumatic Brain Injury?

Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Such a violent blow can send the brain on a collision course with the inside of the skull, affecting a wide range of functions including behavior, thinking, speech, sensation, language, memory, and emotions. Chances are, you, or someone you know, will sustain a TBI during your lifetime. Approximately 1.4 million Americans suffer a TBI each year.

A traumatic brain injury can range from a mild concussion to a severe or fatal injury, but even minor injuries have the potential to cause long-term complications. Symptoms of TBI can range from mild to moderate to severe, depending on the type and level of injury. It is imperative to seek medical attention at the first sign of TBI symptoms. Prompt treatment may help to minimize long term consequences since little can be done to reverse the initial damage caused by brain trauma.


Brain injury animation used at trial demonstrating the organic injury
that occurred following a collision with a tractor-trailer

Although a traumatic brain injury is confined to a person’s head and brain, it is rarely an isolated incident. A serious TBI will impact everything associated with the survivor including family, friendships, business and community. A person’s brain is the center of his nervous system. It dictates everything, from the ability to control the movement of arms and legs, to sensations, memory, emotions, thoughts and behaviors.

Any injury to this complex organ has the potential to erase precious memories, alter behaviors, cause crippling seizures and destroy lives. A traumatic event to the head, even a seemingly minor one, can lead to serious, long term, injury.


What is TBI? | TBI Causes | Types of TBI | TBI Symptoms | TBI Complications
Treatment and Rehabilitation | Cost of Treatment