No one wants to deal with the potentially permanent consequences of suffering a serious brain injury. Unfortunately, these types of injuries occur all the time – but there are steps you can take to reduce your chance of having this type of injury. Keep reading to learn about those steps, and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you would like to request a free legal consultation.
How Common Are TBI?
First, let us determine the importance of taking steps to prevent TBI. Remember that brain injuries occur every nine seconds in the United States, and more than 135 people die on an average day due to injuries related to TBI. Even those that survive can live with life-long consequences of these catastrophic injuries.
Always Wear Your Seatbelt
The best thing you can do to prevent a brain injury is to wear your seatbelt. You should wear it every time you are riding in a car, truck, or another vehicle that has a seatbelt. You should wear it the entire time – even if you are just taking a short trip. Even if you are in the backseat of a car, you should wear your seatbelt. It is the best option to increase your chances of surviving even the worst car accident.
Wear Safety Gear if Applicable
In addition to car accidents, brain injuries are often caused by motorcycle accidents. If you are going to ride, make sure you are wearing as much safety gear as possible. This includes a helmet, long pants, gloves, and anything else that can protect you.
Do Not Drive if You Are Impaired
Yes, this does include not driving while drunk, but it is important to know that drunk driving is only one type of impaired driving. Studies show that a person who drives after not sleeping for more than 18 hours has an impaired driving capacity. The same is true of drivers who are distracted. Do not drive if you are impaired in any way.
Keep Your Home Free of Common Tripping Hazards
We have focused largely on ways to prevent TBIs in car accidents and motorcycle accidents for a good reason – they are the primary cause of these accidents. However, falling and hitting your head is another common way to suffer this injury. Make sure that your home does not have tripping hazards such as unglued carpet or cords running across a room.
Call Today for Help if You Require a Legal Opinion
If you have suffered a TBI injury and require the help of an attorney, we invite you to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation. We will go over all your options so that you know the best way to move forward. Call now, and we can get started right away.
