Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Experts

Brain injury from a traumatic injury is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Every year almost 1.5 million people receive a traumatic brain injury. Nearly 50,000 of these injuries are fatal, while another 230,000 people survive, most often through treatment received during a lengthy hospital stay.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke estimates that over $56 billion is spent annually on care for brain injury patients in this country. Today, an estimated five million Americans have some form of disabling condition due to a traumatic brain injury. These people have a continuous need for medical care and usually require some form of personal assistance throughout their lives.

Young men between the ages of 15 and 24 are most likely to experience a traumatic brain injury. Vehicle accidents, sports accidents, and work accidents account for most of these injuries. People over the age of 75 are also at higher risk for a traumatic brain injury because they are more prone to falling than the general population. Children under age 5 are also at higher risk for a traumatic brain injury.

Sometimes, of course, accidents are unavoidable and unpredictable. However, all too often, accidents are due to someone else’s negligence. Careless driving and failure of employers to provide safety measures for their employees are just two examples of negligent behavior that can lead to a traumatic brain injury.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to someone’s neglect, a competent attorney can help you receive financial compensation to cover the numerous expenses involved. Mueller Hillin specializes in traumatic brain injury litigation in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston and Austin.