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Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is alternatively termed a "closed head injury" or "intracranial injury", occurs when there is any kind of external event that causes trauma that damages the head and brain. Every year, millions of people suffer from TBI, with the overwhelming majority resulting from motor vehicle accidents.

The two different kinds of TBI

Penetrating brain injury: Any kind of injury to the head or brain that results in an open or penetrating wound.

Closed brain injury: A closed brain injury occurs when the trauma does not penetrate the skull and there is no open wound. This is the most common type of brain injury in a motor vehicle accident, and is usually confirmed with a CT scan.

It is caused by the rapid acceleration and deceleration of movement, causing the brain to shake inside the skull. This often results in the immediate bruising and tearing of brain tissue and blood vessels, and in the following days, significant alterations in cerebral blood flow may occur, along with fluctuating pressure within the skull.

Possible effects of TBI

TBI can cause a variety of medical conditions and symptoms, which are classified as "mild", "moderate" and "severe", which is defined by victim's Glasgow Coma Score. Some of these symptoms include:

• Coma


• Confusion


• Amnesia


• Paralysis or weakness


• Poor coordination


• Double vision


• Difficulty speaking (word salad)

Impaired ability to complete daily tasks Changes in behavior Dizziness Headache Irritability Anxiety and depression Memory loss Death.

TBI as a result of motor vehicle accident

TBI can result from any blow or aggressive force to the head. This can happen during a car accident when the occupant is ejected or collides with any part of the vehicle. Injury often occurs from defective design and/or manufacturing of a vehicle.

A common example is improperly designed roofs, which cause collapse during an accident. The intrusion of the roof into the vehicle is known to cause head injury. It also allows the occupant to be ejected from the vehicle through broken windows. Furthermore, TBI is often seen when a vehicle's airbag fails to deploy, or deploys too forcefully (commonly known as "aggressive deployment").

TBI can also be caused during a collision from faulty seat backs, faulty seat belts, or faulty door latches.

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The Chrysler Group LLC has agreed to accept product liability claims on vehicles manufactured before June 10, 2009. As part of the bankruptcy deal struck with congress Chrysler Group did not have to accept liability for cars manufactured before the bankruptcy deal was approved.

Stewart Eisenberg previously appeared on 6 ABC to discuss the ramifications the deal would have on injured consumers. That deal has changed and injured consumers will once again be able to fight the automaker for the compensation they deserve. If you believe you or a loved one has been harmed as a direct result of an auto defect in a vehicle please do not hesitate to contact our experienced crashworthiness attorneys to discuss your potential case.

Chrysler's Press Release:

Auburn Hills, Mich. - In a letter sent today to Members of Congress, Chrysler Group LLC announced that the company will accept product liability claims on vehicles manufactured by Chrysler LLC (now OldCarco LLC) before June 10, 2009, and involved in accidents on or after that date. On June 10, 2009, Chrysler Group purchased substantially all of the assets of Old Carco.

"We want our customers to feel comfortable and confident buying, driving and enjoying one of our vehicles," Bozzella said. "Chrysler Group vehicles meet or exceed all applicable federal safety standards and have excellent safety records."