Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention (CDC) supports the above stated facts. The CDC estimates that there are around 5.3 million adults and children who are suffering the after effects of some form of TBI. This is nearly 2% of the general population in the United States. Therefore, if you are suffering, do not hesitate to contact a New York brain injury lawyer immediately. With the help of a New York brain injury lawyer you will no longer feel alone in your battle with TBI, insurance, and rehabilitation. TBI can affect and happen to any adult or child, regardless of their gender, age, religion, economic status, social standing, or race. While TBI is a non-discriminatory injury, the risk of TBI is highest among young adults and teenagers, as well as senior citizens. When the number of TBIs is considered and the frequency of these injuries is taken into account, it is understandable why TBI has earned the nickname, “the silent epidemic.” Examples of other rates of occurrence (from the CDC database) are as follows:
- Epilepsy: 2.3 million;
- Stroke related disorders: 3.0 million;
- Alzheimer’s : 4.0 million;
- Cerebral palsy: 500,000;
- Spinal cord injuries: 400,000;
- Traumatic brain injuries: 5.3 million.
