Common Causes of Head Injuries

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Head Injury Attorneys

Head injuries are often preventable and action can be taken to minimize the risk in certain situations. Though accidents happen and are not always avoidable, being seriously injured can be avoided. There are many situations that happen enough to be thought of as common causes of head injuries.

Auto Accidents

Auto accidents are the most common cause of serious head injuries. Traumatic brain injuries can occur even if the auto accident is a minor one. Oftentimes, head injuries go undetected following an auto accident because the victim seems fine. With no visible head injury and very little damage to the automobile, many people will believe there is no injury.

Another auto accident-related injury is whiplash, which can cause the brain to hit the side of the skull. Though back and neck pain are obvious in whiplash injuries, head injuries may not be suspected. Leaving these kinds of head injuries untreated can be very dangerous.

More serious auto accidents, such as rollovers, or accidents where the occupants are ejected or hit their heads inside the vehicle can cause more serious head injuries and traumatic brain injuries.

Falls

Both children and the elderly are very vulnerable to falls that cause head injuries. Also at risk are those with medical conditions, such as epilepsy. Often, alcohol or certain medications can make people lightheaded enough to lose their balance and fall.

Tripping hazard, including toys, furniture, tools, and more cause people to fall. Keeping the area hazard free, and properly supervising children and the elderly can help prevent head injuries from occurring.

Sports

Both non-contact and contact sports have their fair share of head injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 300,000 people sustain head injuries in sports every year. High school sports cause thousands of head injuries to teens every year that can have lasting impact on their lives. Bicycles ridden by children cause roughly 500,000 head injuries each year, and around 400 of these injuries lead to death.

Violence

Another sad, but common, reason for head injuries are acts of violence. Shaken baby syndrome causes brain damage and kills children easily because they are still developing. Also, blows to the head and firearms help add up to making violent acts responsible for around ten percent of all head injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury due to the negligence of another in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, please contact the experienced head injury attorneys at the Cochran Firm Wisconsin, LLP. We will fight aggressively to get you the compensation you deserve.