What are the most common causes of child brain injuries?
There are many causes of child brain injuries, but falls account for the majority of incidents in young children. At older ages, child brain injuries more often result from sports accidents. In addition, teenagers are susceptible to brain injuries from car accidents.
Studies conducted by the Center for Disease Control have found that infant males age 0-4 experience the most instances of child brain injuries due to falls. Falling accidents account for more than 50% of child brain injuries. Blunt trauma from being struck by an object is the second most common, resulting in 25% of injuries.
Concussion is the most common type of child brain injury and accounts for about 75% of child brain injuries. Accidents such as being struck in the head by a baseball, getting hit by a car while riding a bicycle, and falling down an unguarded staircase are all situations that lead to child brain injuries.
Car accidents, whether the child is inside the vehicle or struck as a bicyclist or pedestrian, are the third most common cause of child brain injuries. Even with proper bicycle helmet use, a serious car accident may cause brain damage.
Contacting a Massachusetts Child Injury Lawyer
If your child suffered a traumatic brain injury in Massachusetts because of the negligence of another, you and/or your child may be entitled to compensation to help with medical bills and ongoing medical treatments. For more information on child injuries, order this free book, Dealing with a Nightmare: The Essential Steps to Take if Your Child Suffers a Serious Injury. The Massachusetts child injury lawyers at Kiley Law Group serve clients in the greater Boston area and will advocate for fair compensation for your child’s injuries. For a no cost evaluation of your child’s injury case, contact us today at 1-800-930-8145.
