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The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are car accidents, falls, sports-related injuries and criminal assaults. Children and senior citizens are the highest risk groups for falls, and young men are the highest risk group for car and motorcycle accident and sports-related traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are responsible for many Americans suffering permanent disability and death each year.

A traumatic brain injury is caused by a sudden violent blow to the head. The section of the brain affected usually determines the severity of the injury suffered. Traumatic brain injuries can be considered mild, which is commonly known as a concussion or severe, which can cause death.

A mild traumatic brain injury can cause a brief period of unconsciousness, a headache, slight temporary confusion and dizziness. A severe traumatic brain injury causes a persistent headache, nausea and vomiting, seizures, profound confusion, weakness in the extremities and the inability to awaken. A severe traumatic brain injury, if the victim survives, usually requires a long period of hospitalization extended rehabilitation and occupational therapy. A victim of a traumatic brain injury will require physical, psychological and financial help for months and years after they have been injured.

If you are a resident of Dallas, Texas or the surrounding area and you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury, please contact an experienced traumatic brain injury lawyer at The Cochran Firm's Dallas, Texas office today to learn about your legal rights by scheduling a confidential consultation at no cost to you.

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