Several types of accidents in and around St. Louis can lead to a traumatic head or brain injury. In many instances, these accidents happen because of someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or carelessness. One common type of accident that can lead to a traumatic head or brain injury is a motor vehicle accident. Those accidents can occur when a driver is distracted, operates his or her vehicle carelessly or recklessly, or operates a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In a motor vehicle collision, the accident victim might strike his or her head on the steering wheel, window, door, or headrest, suffering a severe head injury as a result. Slip and fall accidents may also lead to a traumatic head or brain injury, especially when the accident victim strikes his or her head directly on the ground in the fall. Likewise, a person can suffer a severe head injury in a motorcycle or bicycle accident. This is true even if the cyclist is wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. If an accident victim falls off of a motorcycle or bicycle during an accident, the cyclist’s helmet can crack, resulting in their head making direct contact with the ground. The extent of the injuries sustained can be even worse if the cyclist does not wear a helmet at the time of the accident. Traumatic head and brain injuries may also happen when a product malfunctions, such as if it explodes or otherwise does not act the way it is supposed to when being used properly. These product malfunctions are sometimes the result of manufacturing defects or complications that occur during the manufacturing process. At other times, these incidents happen because manufacturers don’t design products safely and carefully. Suppose a consumer suffers a head or brain injury as a result of a defective product. In that case, the accident victim might bring a claim against the product manufacturer or distributor. Finally, severe head injuries can happen due to medical malpractice. Healthcare providers must act reasonably under the circumstances, especially when performing a medical procedure. If you suffered a head injury as a result of a medical complication, you might pursue a medical malpractice claim against the at-fault doctor. If you or someone you love has suffered a head injury in one of these types of accidents, you might be eligible to pursue monetary compensation for those injuries. An experienced St. Louis TBI attorney at the Dixon Injury Firm will review the circumstances of your accident with you and determine what, if any, damages you might be eligible to pursue as part of a personal injury, product liability, or medical malpractice case.