--- title: Bagen's Personal Injury Blog - Steven A. Bagen & Associates | Traumatic Brain Injury description: Traumatic Brain Injury | Steven A Bagen Law blog provides helpful information and tips to those seeking services of a personal injury lawyer. --- ![Stephen A Bagen Logo](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_bagen_law.png?width=224&name=logo_bagen_law.png) 24/7 Free Consultation[(800) BAGEN LAW](tel:18008002575) "Se Habla Espanol" - [Home](https://bagenlaw.com/) - [About Us](https://bagenlaw.com/about-us/) - [Services](https://bagenlaw.com/practice-areas/) - [Reviews](https://bagenlaw.com/testimonials/) - [Blog](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://bagenlaw.com/contact/) # Bagen Law Blog ## [What is a traumatic brain injury?](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/10/24/what-is-a-traumatic-brain-injury) Posted by [Steven A. Bagen](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/author/steven-a-bagen) Oct 24, 2011 5:32:00 PM A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is most often caused by a sudden impact that can change your life in an instant. A traumatic brain injury can effect everything from your ability to get out of bed in the morning to your personality and how you interact with others. A brain injury is vastly different from a broken leg or a punctured lung. It is an an injury that can potentially limit every element of your life. If you or someone you know has developed a traumatic brain injury, it is important to understand what it means and whether or not you have a personal injury case. [Read More](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/10/24/what-is-a-traumatic-brain-injury) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/10/24/what-is-a-traumatic-brain-injury#comments) Topics: [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/traumatic-brain-injury) ## [ATV Safety 101](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/09/04/atv-safety-101) Posted by [Steven A. Bagen](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/author/steven-a-bagen) Sep 4, 2011 3:37:00 PM ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) are very popular in Gainesville and throughout Florida. They are fun, exciting, and enjoyable for off-road adventures. It’s no surprise that with this great fun comes great dangers. In fact, according to a study released by ATVSafety.gov, there were 376 reported deaths and 131,900 reported accidents in 2009 in ATV-related incidents. So what is the best way to keep you and your family safe during your off-road excursions? Follow these rules for a safe ride: [Read More](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/09/04/atv-safety-101) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/09/04/atv-safety-101#comments) Topics: [ATV Safety](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/atv-safety), [Speeding Accidents](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/speeding-accidents), [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/traumatic-brain-injury), [Accidents with ATV](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/accidents-with-atv), [Spinal Cord Injury](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/spinal-cord-injury), [Serious Accidents & Injuries](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/serious-accidents-injuries), [ATV Accidents](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/atv-accidents) ## [Social Media – The Smoking Gun in the Personal Injury Lawsuits](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/06/21/social-media-the-smoking-gun-in-the-personal-injury-lawsuits) Posted by [Steven A. 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