Brain Injury Awareness Month: Understanding and Supporting Minnesota Brain Injury Victims
Every March for more than 30 years, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has invited the nation to observe Brain Injury Awareness Month, bringing public awareness and education to the forefront of how head trauma is understood and treated.
According to the BIAA, someone sustains a brain injury every nine seconds in the United States. Each person’s journey to recovery can take months, years, or even a lifetime — depending on the severity of the injury.
At 612-INJURED, our traumatic brain injury attorneys proudly join this national effort by explaining the different types of brain injuries — both traumatic and acquired — to enhance understanding of these neurological conditions. We also stand ready to help victims pursue compensation from negligent parties, ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve now and in the future.
What Is the Difference Between Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries?
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are caused by external forces that jolt or strike the head. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs account for nearly three million emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and fatalities each year in the U.S.
Each year nationwide:
- 48% of TBIs are caused by falls
- 17% result from being struck by or against an object
- 13% stem from motor vehicle collisions
- 8% are caused by assaults
- 14% are due to other or unknown causes
Currently, about 5.5 million Americans live with TBI-related disabilities — roughly one in every sixty people. Tragically, nearly 50,000 people die from TBIs each year, which averages to about 137 deaths per day.
Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), on the other hand, result from internal or non-traumatic events that impair brain function. More than 3.5 million Americans experience an acquired brain injury each year.
Common causes of acquired brain injuries include:
- Infectious diseases
- Near drownings
- Oxygen deprivation
- Electric shock
- Seizures
- Substance abuse or overdose
- Lightning strikes
- Strokes
- Tumors
- Toxic exposure
Whether a brain injury is traumatic or acquired, it can affect one or more of a person’s cognitive, physical, emotional, or behavioral functions — often leading to long-term challenges in daily life.
Brain Injury Awareness Month shines a light on these struggles, encouraging communities to offer not just medical care but empathy, understanding, and meaningful support for survivors and their families.
How Is 612-INJURED Helping Brain Injury Victims?
At 612-INJURED, our personal injury attorneys know that brain injuries can impact every aspect of life — from relationships with loved ones to one’s ability to work, drive, or enjoy daily activities. Our personal injury lawyers provide experienced representation for individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries in serious incidents like car accidents and construction accidents.
According to national estimates, the total economic cost of traumatic brain injuries exceeds $77 billion annually — a burden that affects both victims and their caregivers.
For our clients, these costs often include:
- Emergency, ongoing, and future medical expenses
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Prescription medications and medical devices
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Temporary or permanent disability
Our traumatic brain injury lawyers carefully evaluate each client’s unique medical and financial needs — present and future — to pursue full recovery from the negligent parties responsible for their injuries. We work closely with physicians, long-term care providers, and family caregivers to build a complete case that accurately reflects the true impact of the injury.
By combining compassionate representation with strategic legal action, we empower survivors and their families to rebuild their lives with the financial resources and medical support they deserve.
Have You or a Loved One Suffered a Catastrophic Brain Injury?
If you or someone you love has suffered a catastrophic brain injury due to a collision, fall, or another party’s negligence, our attorneys are here to help. Contact 612-INJURED today by calling or texting (612) 465-8733, or reach out online for a free consultation.
Our experienced personal injury lawyers will assess your situation, customize a legal strategy that fits your needs, and pursue the compensation necessary to improve your quality of life while you focus on healing.