{"id":1010,"date":"2014-09-19T15:05:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-19T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/2014\/09\/19\/traumatic-brain-injury-faqs\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T00:05:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T04:05:49","slug":"traumatic-brain-injury-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/blog\/traumatic-brain-injury-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Traumatic Brain Injury FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is Traumatic Brain Injury?<\/b><\/p>\n

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a jolt or blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that causes disruption in the functionality of the brain for a period of time. TBI is an umbrella term for a wide variety of injuries and ability statuses, ranging from mild concussions to very serious cases. Effects of TBI can last from a short period to a lengthy occurrence; though many with TBI operate can operate independently.<\/p>\n

Is TBI covered under the American Disabilities Act (ADA)?<\/b><\/p>\n

The ADA does not list specific conditions in their eligibility requirements. Each person’s case is handled different under the ADA’s guidelines. Basically, the ADA defines a disability as a condition where a physical or psychological impairment has diminished the ability of a person to carry our one or more major life tasks. For more specific definitions and up-to-date information, please visit the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.<\/p>\n

How can I avoid TBI?<\/b><\/p>\n

Traumatic Brain Injuries are, for the most part, easy to prevent. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, these are the leading causes of TBI in 2006<\/a>:<\/p>\n