Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Claims in the Face of Emerging Technology
The emergence of high-profile cases along with advancements in imaging technology played important roles in the resurgence of TBI litigation seen today.
August 17, 2022 at 01:45 PM
5 minute read
Personal InjuryLawsuits involving traumatic brain injuries first became prevalent in the United States in the mid-1990s after studies revealed that such injuries were causing upwards of $37.8 billion in damages annually. It is important to note that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by some external force, such as a bump on the head, a penetration of the brain, or rapid acceleration/deceleration of the head (i.e., whiplash).
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