Toronto Personal Injury Lawer Blog - Findlay Law

A person's central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord, an approximately 16 inch strand of nerve fibers that communicate vital information to the brain. These nerve fibers, nerve roots and vertebrae bones are a critical part of a person's body. A spinal cord can be damaged by traumatic or non traumatic events, such as:

When a person suffers a brain-damaging trauma from an accident, that person can be left with a traumatic brain injury, commonly referred to as TBI. Because the brain is such a complex organ that controls personality, mental capacity, bodily movement, speech and a whole host of human functions, any trauma to the brain can interrupt the brain's normal functions and range from mild to severe.

What types of accidents cause TBI?

TBI can occur in a wide range of accidents. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are several leading causes that can result in TBI. In order of frequency, these include:

• Falls, highest with young children and elderly adults
  
• Auto accidents, highest with teenagers age 15-19
  
• Collision with a moving or stationery object, such as in sports or recreation
  
• Assaults or suicide involving firearms, with death resulting in 9 out of 10 cases
  

Unfortunately, TBI is an all-too-common occurrence. In the United States alone, 1.4 million people suffer from a TBI every year. Of that number, 50,000 die and 235,000 are hospitalized. Do your part to help prevent a TBI tragedy:

• Wear seatbelts in cars
  
• Buckle children in car seats properly
  
• Never drive after consuming alcohol or drugs
  
• Wear proper safety gear, including helmets
  
• Remove tripping or falling hazards for children elderly adults
  

Not every TBI can be prevented, and no two effects of TBI are the same. If you or a loved one has suffered TBI due to the negligence of another, please contact our office today to learn about your legal rights.

When some people hear the term "brain injury", they immediately conjure images of a person with paralysis or serious emotional or communicative problems. However, subtle brain injuries in the form of concussions can have lasting effects on a person making it difficult to perform daily tasks without difficulty.

It is important to note that a person does not have to lose consciousness to sustain a brain injury. Likewise, while a person may look "normal" on the outside, there may be internal damage to the brain's complex cerebral, cervical and cranial areas.

• Symptoms of subtle brain injury
  
• Dizziness
  
• Difficulty with memory or concentration
  
• Headache
  
• Interruption in sleep patterns
  
• Emotional problems, such as irritability
  
• Confusion
  
• Weakness
  
• Ringing in ears
  
• Insecurity
  
• Visual problems
  

While scientists continue to develop new MRI techniques and handheld monitors for measuring brain injury in accident victims, athletes and more, this condition continues to be overlooked and misdiagnosed. Brain injury victims who are not properly treated by a trained medical professional may experience worsening effects over time, leading to a poor quality of life.

If you feel you are the victim of a subtle brain injury as a result of the fault of another party, you may be able to collect compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages and pain and suffering. At Findlay Law Offices, we are committed to help you get your life back on track. Please contact the brain injury attorneys at Findlay Law Offices in Ontario today for a free consultation to discuss your unique situation.

According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, teenage drivers are 3.5 times more prone to be involved in a fatal automobile collision than older drivers in their 30s. While Ontario has some of the safest roads in the country, thousands of people are injured or even killed on our roads each year. Unfortunately, young and inexperienced drivers, especially those age 15-20, can inadvertently cause auto accidents with their actions or inactions.

Reasons for teenage auto accidents
Simple driving inexperience at any age is enough to cause an auto accident. However, teenagers tend have additional circumstances that can trigger a tragedy, including:

• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  
• Talking or text messaging on cell phones while driving
  
• Distractions from other passengers in the car
  
• Entertainment distractions, such as the radio or portable media players
  
• Reckless driving, such as speeding, running lights, tailgating, etc.
  
• Driving without seatbelts
  
• Inexperience with techniques, such as driving in reverse or parking
  
• Nighttime driving challenges
  
• Road conditions, such as inclement weather or dangerous situations
  

Physical injury and emotional damage aside, teen auto accidents cost society a great deal of money in medical expenses, property damage, lost work/wages and more. Regrettably, innocent people often become auto accident victims of negligent teenage drivers.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of an auto accident that was not your fault, you can take legal action against the responsible party. Please contact the auto accident attorneys at Findlay Law Offices in Ontario today so we can review your situation and help you recover damages.