According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the cost of traumatic brain injury in the United States is roughly $48.3 billion annually. Hospital expenses account for $31.7 billion of this figure and the cost of fatal brain injuries is $16.6 billion. Additionally, brain injury victims typically suffer years of rehabilitation expenses and lost productivity. Contact McElyea & Barnard, P.A., if you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Our Orlando, Central Florida brain injury lawyers ensure that victims of brain injuries are not overlooked or shortchanged by a legal system just beginning to understand the long-term implications of these injuries. |