TBIs are a common side effect of the following types of preventable accidents.nCar Accidents: During a car accident, the force of impact can result in the brain contacting the skull. Brain injuries can also occur when a person's head strikes the steering wheel, windshield or side window, etc. A Louisville car accident lawyer can help you fight for compensation after a negligent driver leaves you with a TBI.ttnSlip and Falls: Slipping and falling can happen anywhere - on an icy sidewalk, in the grocery store, or at home. If you hit your head, a skull fracture, internal bleeding, and/or traumatic brain injury can result. In 2019, falls resulted in the greatest number of TBI-related hospitalizations in Kentucky, at 2.4 times the rate of car crashes. nMedical Malpractice: A doctor or healthcare professional commits medical malpractice when they are negligent and make a mistake. When they make an error in medication doses or anesthesia administration, the brain can suffer low oxygen levels, a condition known as hypoxia.