In a single year, 2.8 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur, resulting in visits to the emergency room, hospitalizations, and even death. With brain injuries being so shockingly commonplace, it's in your best interests to know how to protect yourself and lower your chances of sustaining a TBI. Below, three ways to avoid brain injuries are explored in further detail.

3 Ways to Avoid Traumatic Brain Injuries

1. Wear a Helmet

Whether you're biking or on your motorcycle, rollerblading or skateboarding, a helmet should always be your first line of defense against a TBI. For bicycling alone, a helmet reduces the risk of a brain injury by nearly 70%. Also, when participating in sports like baseball, football, or skiing, a helmet should be a mandatory part of your uniform.

2. Buckle Up

It's a fact that can't be overstated: Seatbelts save lives. Buckle up every time you get behind the wheel, even if you're only driving around the corner. Make sure all your passengers are belted in as well, including children in their required safety seats.

3. Install Non-Slip Mats & Rugs

Falls are a common source of brain injuries, especially in children and the elderly. Put non-slip grips on the bottom of all area rugs, and make certain your bathmats and rugs are also non-slip and secure. It's a small investment that just might mean the difference between life and death.

If you've suffered a TBI and another party is responsible for your injury, contact Attorney Hawley Holman at the Law Office of Hawley Holman. For more than three decades, he has been a personal injury lawyer for clients throughout the Texarkana, Texas, region. Call (903) 792-4513 or connect with his firm via Facebook to schedule a consultation. A brain injury can have a serious impact on practically every area of your life, so get the resources you need to focus on your health and healing.