The Long-Term Costs of a Traumatic Brain Injury in North Carolina
With causes of TBIs ranging from car and truck crashes to falls, medical errors and near-drownings, some 2.5 million Americans suffer brain injuries each year.
With causes of TBIs ranging from car and truck crashes to falls, medical errors and near-drownings, some 2.5 million Americans suffer brain injuries each year.
Even a minor brain injury can be a serious issue, leaving a victim dealing with all kinds of issues, including headaches, confusion, loss of coordination, and seizures. Many victims deal with some degree of impact on their life, even leaving some of them requiring round-the-clock medical care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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