Brain injuries can have devestating consequencs on lives

Traumatic brain injuries often have devestating consequences on not only the injured person's life but also those family and friends of the injured person. In an instant, your life can be changed when you suffer a traumatic brain injury in an accident. This is exactly what happened to Chris Giles, a 29 year old software engineer. He was on his way home from Starbucks when a vehicle turned left directly into Giles who was riding a motorcycle. Giles was wearing a helmet, but the impact threw him 100 feet and he suffered a devestating traumatic brain injury.

Now instead of the highly functional young man he once was, Chris spends his days in a nursing home. Because of the massive deficit here in Texas, Chris is unable to get the therapy he needs. Click on the link below to read more about Chris Giles plight and how his brother and parents work to make Chris's life as good as possible. The struggles of Chris and his family are an example of how devestating a traumatic brain injury can be to a person. I really do wish Chris the best and hope that he can get the therapy he needs to raise his quality of life as much as possible.

Even though the impact in this accident overwhelmed the protective capability of the helmet Chris was wearing it is vital that you always wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Research by the NHTSA shows that motorcycle helmets prevent injuries and save lives.  If you are in a motorcycle accident you may need an Austin motorcycle attorney to handle the claim against the at fault party for you. If you have been injured in a vehicle - motor cycle accident at least spend some time reviewing the information available on this site for information regarding this type of wreck.