Several different types of brain injuries exist, and they all affect functioning in different ways.
A traumatic brain injury is one of the most common with regard to negligence claims. These occur when an outside force makes contact with the skull and damages the brain underneath. The impact a TBI will have depends largely on the area affected. The most common causes include motor vehicle accidents, falls, and physical violence.
A congenital brain injury is one that is present at birth. These may occur as the result of a traumatic labor or from failing to monitor an infant’s vital signs. A common example is brain damage resulting from hypoxia, or lack of oxygen.