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When Your Washington D.C. TBI is a Result of an Automobile Defect

A car accident resulting in a Washington D.C. traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen at any time, resulting in permanent brain damage and a lifetime of pain and suffering. It is believed that more than half of reported traumatic brain injuries result from automobile accidents.

Understanding your TBI

A TBI is an injury to your head that can affect your cognitive, social, physical, and psychological functions. The extent of your brain injury will be determined by the amount of damage your brain sustains. A TBI can leave you unable to perform daily routines such as playing with your children and earning a living.

Your automobile might have played a role in your TBI

The force of an impact from a car accident can result in a wide array of injuries, including serious head injuries. Your head is generally unprotected and can suffer a serious blow by striking various parts of your vehicle, such as:

• Steering wheel
• Dashboard
• Windshield
• Side window

Crashworthiness

In some instances, an automobile defect can play a major role in your TBI. Crashworthiness is a term used to determine the ability of your vehicle’s structure to protect you and your occupants in the event your vehicle is involved in an impact. If the crashworthiness of your vehicle is compromised, especially during design and/or assembly, the risk of suffering a TBI can be greatly increased.

Crashworthiness Cases

If the crashworthiness of your vehicle is in question, it may not matter what caused your accident or who was at fault. The determining factor will be whether or not your vehicle should have protected you and/or your passengers at impact. Automobile manufacturers are required to design and manufacture their vehicles taking into account that their products might be involved in collisions.

You might be entitled to compensation if your TBI was not your fault and/or the result of an automobile defect. However, recovering damages can be tricky and a difficult process. Call us today for more information about your case and to order your free copy of our book, Understanding Traumatic Brain Litigation.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident and has suffered a Washington D.C. traumatic brain injury, contact Paul Zukerberg at the Zukerberg Law Center at (888) 473-1707 or (202) 232-6400.



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