Neck and Brain Injury Can Arise from Driving without a Seatbelt

August 20, 2009
By Parker Scheer LLP on August 20, 2009 10:24 PM | | Comments (0)
Neck and Brain Injury Can Arise from Driving without a Seatbelt

Although it is the law, many people still do not wear seatbelts, which can lead to horrific consequences such as death or brain injuries and brain trauma. One of the many causes of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is car accidents, and your chances of this happening can increase astronomically if you don't wear a seatbelt. If you are not secured in the event of a car accident then it's more likely you might be thrown from the vehicle or thrown through the windshield.

This type of car accident where you are thrown from the vehicle can lead to serious cases of brain trauma, where there are alterations in the blood flow and increased pressure on the skull. Another common brain injury from not wearing a seatbelt is an injury to the spinal cord or neck trauma, which can range from whiplash to a basilar skull fracture. The latter is what famed race car driver Dale Earnhardt, Sr. died from.

Perhaps one of the most famous cases in recent history of brain damage caused by not wearing a seatbelt is that of John Graziano. He was a passenger in the car of Nick Bollea, son of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan and television star. In a tragic decision, Graziano did not wear a seatbelt. Upon impact, Graziano's life changed forever, going from an active marine to a person who needs round the clock care for the rest of his life. Critical injuries such as these are a reality, happen frequently and tragically in Boston car accidents throughout the Metro-Boston area. Tragic Injuries can befall those who choose not to wear a seatbelt.

If you or a loved one ends up with traumatic brain injuries that result from a car accident, it is best to seek out a Massachusetts brain injury lawyer. At Parker Scheer, you can speak with one of the Boston personal injury attorneys that specialize in traumatic brain injuries that arise from car accidents. The attorney will provide a free consultation. We are a Boston personal injury law firm with over fifty years of combined experience. Please call us anytime, our phone lines are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day at 866-414-0400, or fill our convenient E-form and we will respond within in four hours.

For more information about your rights in connection with a traumatic brain injury case contact us or call our Boston office toll free seven days a week at 866-414-0400. There is never a charge to discuss a potential case.

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