TBIs from Car Accidents: How Much Are Long-Term Care Costs?
Every year, around 2 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and car accidents are one of the leading causes. Even more alarmingly, 80,000 of those brain injuries result in lasting disabilities. Treating and caring for TBIs long-term costs the U.S. an estimated $30 billion a year. Even with private insurance, families often face out-of-pocket expenses averaging $35,000 annually. In…