Brain injuries are very common. The CDC found that in one year, nearly 3 million traumatic brain injury (TBI) hospitalizations took place. TBIs happen especially frequently to children, and more people acquire TBIs each year. With all of the different hazards around Brooklyn, from construction sites to heavy traffic, and the delicate makeup of the brain, it stands to reason that TBIs would frequently occur here.
The CDC has found falls and motor vehicle crashes to be leading causes of TBI. Whenever you take a blow to the head, in whatever situation, you should follow up with a medical care provider to determine whether you may have suffered TBI.