Traumatic Brain Injury

<h1>Traumatic Brain Injury</h1>Author: <a title="Patricia Woloch" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/patricia-woloch/29796.htm">Patricia Woloch</a> 
<a href="http://www.800goldlaw.com/traumatic-brain-injury.html">Traumatic brain injury</a> can be caused by hitting your head on an object, or by an object striking your head, resulting in serious brain damage. Some common brain injury causes include: · Domestic violence · Motor vehicle accidents · Sports injuries · Slip and fall injuries Understanding the Brain The human brain weighs only three pounds, but plays a pivotal role in controlling body functions. Divided into the cerebellum, the cerebrum, and the brain stem, each section of the brain controls the following functions: The Cerebrum controls: · Behavior · Smell · Muscular movements · Eyesight · Right and left brain communication · Some motor skills · Language · Emotions The Cerebellum controls: · Arm and leg movement · Balance · Body position · Posture The Brain stem controls: · Sexual function · Physical growth · Regulation of body temperature and hormones Brain injury can impair any one or more of these delicate brain functions, causing long lasting or permanent damage that may require surgery, rehabilitation, therapy, and possibly even assistive devices for a lifetime. Individuals suffering brain damage often need constant care medically, physically and emotionally, and the toll on their families can be devastating both personally and financially. When that brain injury is caused by the negligence of another careless individual, it is important for the family and the victim to get the justice they deserve, and the full compensation due under the law. About the Author: If you or a loved one has suffered TBI, don’t wait to get the help you need. In West Palm Beach, Florida, personal injury attorney <a href="http://www.800goldlaw.com/Attorney.html">Craig Goldenfarb</a> routinely helps victims of TBI with compassion and experience, and encourages you to <a href="http://www.800goldlaw.com/Contact.html">schedule</a> your private, no cost consultation today.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/personal-injury-articles/traumatic-brain-injury-642742.html" title="Traumatic Brain Injury">Traumatic Brain Injury</a>

Traumatic brain injury can be caused by hitting your head on an object, or by an object striking your head, resulting in serious brain damage.

Some common brain injury causes include:

· Domestic violence

· Motor vehicle accidents

· Sports injuries

· Slip and fall injuries

Understanding the Brain

The human brain weighs only three pounds, but plays a pivotal role in controlling body functions. Divided into the cerebellum, the cerebrum, and the brain stem, each section of the brain controls the following functions:

The Cerebrum controls:

· Behavior

· Smell

· Muscular movements

· Eyesight

· Right and left brain communication

· Some motor skills

· Language

· Emotions

The Cerebellum controls:

· Arm and leg movement

· Balance

· Body position

· Posture

The Brain stem controls:

· Sexual function

· Physical growth

· Regulation of body temperature and hormones

Brain injury can impair any one or more of these delicate brain functions, causing long lasting or permanent damage that may require surgery, rehabilitation, therapy, and possibly even assistive devices for a lifetime. Individuals suffering brain damage often need constant care medically, physically and emotionally, and the toll on their families can be devastating both personally and financially. When that brain injury is caused by the negligence of another careless individual, it is important for the family and the victim to get the justice they deserve, and the full compensation due under the law.

If you or a loved one has suffered TBI, don’t wait to get the help you need. In West Palm Beach, Florida, personal injury attorney Craig Goldenfarb routinely helps victims of TBI with compassion and experience, and encourages you to schedule your private, no cost consultation today.

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