Suffering a New York traumatic brain injury can be catastrophic. It can leave you or a loved one with a lifetime of pain and suffering. It can even prove fatal.

What's even more concerning is how frequent traumatic brain injuries occur. It is estimated that 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year; many of them being New Yorkers. Even more alarming is the fact that traumatic brain injuries claim the lives of 52,000 people each year in America.

What is a traumatic brain injury? In its simplest form, it can be described as a bump, blow or jolt to the head. In many cases, the injury can have temporary or permanent effects on a person's normal brain function, leading to a lifetime of complications.

The results can affect a person's ability to perform normal household duties such as doing the dishes or taking out the trash. It can take its toll on a person's family life. A victim may find it impossible to play with their children.

It can also impact a person's ability to perform their duties at work. A victim may find themselves unable to work, leading to a loss in wages.

If you or someone you know has suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of someone else's negligence you may be entitled to compensation. You should contact one of our experienced Manhattan brain injury attorneys at (800) 734-9445.