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Last Updated: Aug 10, 2026

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According to federal data, almost 650,000 children end up in emergency rooms each year because they have sustained a brain injury. The information that has collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that one in 30 children will suffer some form of brain injury before their 16th birthday. Even more alarming is that almost 35 percent of those children will end up with long-term or permanent disabilities from their injury.

Brain injury attorneys understand how frightening it can be for parents when children sustain an injury. When that injury is caused by the negligence of another party, you and your family deserve financial justice for the losses and suffering your child has struggled with. Contact a law office today to find out what your legal options may be and how we can help.

How Brain Injuries Can Affect Children

Young children are much more susceptible to brain injuries just because of the nature of their behavior and activity levels. But numerous studies have all concluded that children who suffer brain injuries can end up with serious side effects long after the injury has “healed.” These injuries can have long-term impacts on a child’s behavior, on their cognitive function, and even with their IQ. A child’s recovery from a brain injury can take years and can be delayed by other factors, including the child’s home environment and if they have certain genes.

Infants, in particular, are more vulnerable to sustaining brain injuries in accidents. This is because their skulls are still developing and are still soft – hence the referral to a baby’s “soft spot.” An infant’s brain is quickly developing, and a brain injury can cause severe cognitive and other developmental difficulties.

Recovery from a Brain Injury

Research has shown that children who suffer mild to moderate brain injuries are twice as likely to develop attention disorders than children who have never suffered a brain injury. That risks spike to five times more likely to develop attention disorders for children who have sustained a severe brain injury.

As mentioned above, studies have shown that the home environment of a child who has suffered a brain injury can have a significant role in a successful recovery. The more stable the home is, the better odds for recovery are. In fact, it has been shown that a child with a severe brain injury who lives in a stable home environment will recover better than a child who suffered a moderate brain injury and lives in a poor home environment.

It is suspected the reason for this difference in recovery is because a more stable home environment often means more access to medical treatments and care and therefore there is often a quicker response to seek medical attention.

Let a Brain Injury Attorney Help

If your child has suffered a brain injury because of another party’s negligence, you have the right to pursue legal action against that party. Contact a brain injury law firm offers today for a free and confidential case evaluation.

Thank you to our friends and contributors at Barry P. Goldberg for their insight into personal injury claims and children with brain injuries.

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