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Traumatic brain injury is caused by a sudden, violent blow to the head. The most common causes of traumatic brain injury are falls, motor vehicle accidents, being struck by an object and assaults.

Falls are the main cause of traumatic brain injury in children and adults over seventy-five years of age. Traumatic brain injury from motor vehicle accidents is highest in teenagers fifteen to nineteen years of age. Traumatic brain injury is the most common combat-related injury seen in active duty military in war zones.

There are many cases of traumatic brain injury that cause permanent disability and death every year. Over one and one half million people sustain a traumatic brain injury in this country every year. Of that number, over two hundred thousand are hospitalized and fifty thousand die. Over one million are treated and released from hospitals or treatment centers.

A mild traumatic brain injury can cause temporary confusion and headache while a severe traumatic brain injury can cause paralysis and death.

If you live in Chicago, Illinois or the surrounding area, and you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury, please contact an experienced traumatic brain injury attorney at The Cochran Firm Chicago office to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to learn if you are entitled to compensation for your losses.

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