Who is at Risk of Traumatic Brain Injuries?
A traumatic brain injury will change your life. These are serious brain injuries with a variety of symptoms that may be seemingly mild, like a headache, or can cause paralysis, brain damage, and death. Few people will ever experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to themselves or their loved ones, but every day people put themselves at risk of this serious personal injury. Daily Activity TBI Risks Daily activities that pose risk of TBI include the obvious, such as driving, construction work, and sports. Motor vehicle accidents account for nearly 20% of all TBIs. However, slip and fall accidents account for almost 30% of all TBIs making simple activities around the house or running errands more dangerous than traveling. Falling over uneven concrete, yard equipment or children’s toys, and slipping on wet floors are all possibilities. Children seem to always be falling off of bikes or getting hurt while playing. If your child does not wear a helmet while riding their bike, you may want t
