Traumatic Brain Injury

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Traumatic Brain Injury?

TBI is a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Everyone is at risk for a TBI negligently caused by others, especially in auto accidents, physical assaults and falls from heights.

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