Traumatic brain injuries can occur from several different activities and accidents. From sports injuries, to car accidents, hitting your head with enough external force can cause a TBI. In cases of traumatic brain injuries, several different activities can cause a traumatic brain injury. According to the CDC, some of the most common causes of brain injuries in 2014 are:
Slip and fall accidents
Struck by or against an object
Motor vehicle accidents
Self-harm
Individuals that are at a higher risk of traumatic brain injuries are those under the age of four years old and over the ages of sixty-five years old. If you or a family member have been impacted as a result of a traumatic brain injury, it is imperative to make a visit to your doctors office or emergency department. Brain injuries can have drastic short and, in some cases, result in permanent brain damage with wide ranging symptoms. Have a medical doctor diagnose the injuries that have occurred. Even “minor” traumatic brain injuries can cause symptoms that last for months.