A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of sudden physical damage to the brain, with severity

ranging from “minor” to “severe.”

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage or trauma to the spinal cord. A spinal injury can result in

impairment or loss of function, mobility, or feeling.

A brain injury can occur when the brain is

violently shaken, such as in an accident that

results in whiplash. It can also occur as a result

of any force that strikes, penetrates, or fractures

the skull.

A spinal injury can occur from a fall or

collision, among other causes. It is not

necessary for the spine to be severed for loss of

functioning to occur.

Brain injuries include:

• Concussion: caused by a blow to the head, whiplash, or violent shaking.

• Contusion: caused by a direct impact leading to bleeding on the brain.

• Diffuse Axonal: caused by shaking or a strong rotation of the head.

• Penetration: caused by the impact of a bullet, knife, or other object.

Spinal injuries can occur anywhere along the spinal cord and include:

• Complete injury, whereby there is no function below the level of injury, including sensation and

movement. Both sides of the body are equally affected.

• Incomplete injury, whereby there is some function below the level of the injury, such as

movement in one limb, feeling in certain parts of the body, or more function on one side of the

body than the other.

Brain injuries are considered the most likely accident to result

in death or permanent disability.

Brain injury affects 500 out of 100,000 individuals yearly, with

approximately 450 people suffering a brain injury every day.

This accounts for one person being affected by a brain injury

every three minutes.

More than 11,000 Canadians die each year as a result of a

traumatic brain injury.

There are approximately 86,000 people

living with a spinal cord injury in

Canada, with an estimated 4,300 new

cases of injury yearly.

Approximately 51% of cases are the

result of traumatic injury, that is, an

accident instead of a disease.

One in three Canadians will be disabled

for three or more months before the age

of 65.

Individuals with a spinal cord injury are

expected to live 15-30 fewer years than

the average Canadian.

Injuries impact how a person thinks, acts, and feels. It is important to remember this type of injury

is complex and varies from person to person.

Living with an injury is difficult for both the person affected by the injury and the loved ones who

care for the injured. Patience is a significant contributing factor to recovery and caring for

someone with an injury.

After an injury, it is important to seek the

assistance of a lawyer. It is possible the

accident was caused by criminal action

or negligence, and it is important to

investigate if you are legally entitled to

compensation.

Finding a lawyer that is both

knowledgeable and experienced is key.

Barry Edson has successfully represented the general Toronto area for over 30 years. Trusted by local clients, he has acted as counsel on thousands of personal injury, fatal accident, and disability claims. In the course of recovering millions of dollars in settlements, judgments, and disability

payments for his clients, he has also established many important legal precedents. Your initial consultation with

Barry Edson is always free and there is no pressure of further obligation.

Website: http://edsonlegal.com/

Phone: 1-855-702-3119

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