Based on statistics, every 23 seconds a U.S. citizen sustains a traumatic head injury. The Law Office of Leo Dubler represents victims of brain injury in Burlington County. Mr. Dubler has successfully prevailed in Burlington County brain injury cases for many clients.
The statistics
Each year in the United States, approximately two million head injuries occur—of those injuries:
- 1.5 million suffer nonfatal injuries not requiring hospitalization
- 300,000 suffer injuries requiring hospitalization
- 99,000 sustain injuries resulting in long-term disability
- 56,000 die as a result of their injuries
Statistics of head injury in Burlington County
In New Jersey and Burlington County brain injuries, thousands of residents are affected each year:
- Approximately 9,000 traumatic brain injuries (TBI) resulting in hospitalization or death
- Approximately 900 of those head injuries are fatal
Brain injuries in Burlington County can result from:
- Blood vessel defects
- Congenital anomalies
- Degenerative disease
- Trauma
TBIs can range from mild to severe, and a mild Burlington County head injury may not show symptoms immediately.
The leading causes nationally for brain injuries are:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Sports/physical activity
- Assaults
The leading causes of brain injuries in New Jersey historically are:
- Vehicle crashes
- Falls
- Assaults
Males are more likely to suffer head and brain injuries in Burlington County in both vehicular accidents and falls.
Traumatic brain injury—cost of care
U.S. estimates show that costs for head and brain injuries are approximately $48.3 billion annually. The lifetime costs for one person surviving a severe TBI can reach $4 million. On average, the medical and non-medical costs to severe Burlington County head injury survivors are $152,000–$196,000, including:
- Home modifications
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Health insurance
Protect against head injuries in Burlington County
Protective helmets have helped reduce brain injury risks in both motorcyclists and bicyclists. Despite popular opinion, helmets do not significantly contribute to neck injuries. Studies indicate that unhelmeted motorcyclists have 65% higher acute care costs than helmeted drivers. Measures which may further prevent brain injuries include:
- Fall prevention among children/seniors
- Violence-prevention program enhancement
- Increased child safety seats/seat belt usage
- DUI/DWI reduction
Burlington County brain injury attorneys
The Law Office of Leo Dubler provides valuable legal advice to head and brain injury clients in Burlington County. Contact us today via this contact form to schedule a consultation.