Yes. Any safety device installed in a vehicle is specifically designed to help save lives and reduce the seriousness of any injuries sustained. Statistically speaking, more Americans survive accidents with the aid of airbags and seatbelts than would make it out of a crash alive without them. Although brain trauma still happens in accidents, its severity is often greatly reduced by seatbelts and airbags.

In this case, filing a lawsuit may be possible. Whether or not you may have a case depends on the circumstances of the case. Did the coach explain the risks associated with playing football? Is there a TBI education program in place to allow players to make informed decisions about playing football? Were team members issued regulation helmets? Were you taken off the field and assessed after being hit? The answers to these questions will help determine if you have a case against your coach and the college.

Cases like this can be quite complex, so it is best to consult with a seasoned traumatic brain injury attorney to discuss the circumstances of your case, find out what your legal rights are and what you may need to do if you wish to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Every year, at least 200 in every 100,000 Americans suffers a traumatic brain injury at some rating level. Fifteen percent of the injuries are rated at severe, and 11 percent may result in death. There are over 1.7 million new cases each year as a result of car accidents, workplace injuries, sports injuries and criminal assaults of various natures (e.g. beating and gunshot wounds). No matter the level of brain injury, the damage can have lifelong effects.

There are many symptoms you should be aware of if you suspect you may have a concussion. It is important to note that if you do suspect you may have one, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Some of the other symptoms you can be alert for include:

• Trouble focusing
• Memory issues
• Difficulty with words
• Shorter attention span or no attention span
• Trouble focusing
• Difficulty handling noises
• Sleep patterns are different
• Sleep excessively
• Insomnia
• Drowsiness

It is also important to ask family members or others close to you to look for and keep track of any symptoms you may exhibit. Often, the person experiencing the brain injury is not able to recognize the symptoms in themselves, but persons close to them can more easily see the problems.

Yes, there are four different types of skull fractures. They are:

• Basilar fractures – occur at the base of the skull
• Depressed fractures – blunt force trauma causes bone to be displace inward
• Linear fractures – spread through the entire thickness of the skull
• Diastatic fractures – when one fracture line crosses at least one skull suture (most common in infants)

In some instances, a series of mild head traumas may lead to brain injury. Concussions are a mild form of brain injury, and even though they are often considered temporary, a single concussion can stretch and tear nerve fibers in the brain. Most concussions do not show up on CAT scans, MRIs, or during a neurological exam. Some individuals who suffer mild concussions but never lose consciousness do not get a full neurological or medical workup, so the issue can remain undetected until later in life. Sometimes, symptoms appear after a person sustains a concussion or a series of concussions, including emotional, cognitive, and physical issues. The physical results of a concussion are referred to as Post-Concussion Syndrome.

No, all traumatic brain injury cases are not the same. This type of injury can be sustained in a variety of ways some of which are caused by accidents due to the neglect of another. Additionally, each person’s condition varies from others and each person has their own set of complications and road to recovery.

Factors determining the severity of a traumatic brain injury are typically based on:

• The type of traumatic brain injury
• The severity of the injury
• The location of the injury
• Co-morbid conditions, such as issues existing with the primary injury
• The victim’s age