Common causes of brain injuries in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Brain injuries in Fort Wayne, Indiana, often result from various traumatic incidents, including motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and workplace injuries. Car crashes, especially those involving high speeds or large commercial vehicles, can lead to severe brain trauma due to the force of impact or sudden jerking motions, causing concussions or more severe brain injuries like diffuse axonal injuries. Falls, whether from heights or due to unsafe surfaces, are also common, particularly among older adults or those working in construction or other physically demanding jobs.

Additionally, brain injuries in Fort Wayne can occur due to assaults, sports-related accidents, or exposure to hazardous conditions, such as heavy machinery or construction sites, which are prevalent in the region. Indiana’s active industrial and construction sectors pose a risk for head injuries from falling objects or accidents involving equipment. Brain injuries can range from mild concussions to more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI), leading to long-term physical and cognitive impairments, impacting victims' ability to work and lead independent lives.

If you've suffered a brain injury in an accident, the at-fault party could have engaged in any number of dangerous behaviors that resulted in serious injuries. Click the links below to get help from an attorney who specializes in your type of accident or injury:

Regardless of how severe an accident is, almost everyone involved has to deal with insurance companies and claims. For crashes involving more serious injuries, or when a fatal crash occurs, a Fort Wayne personal injury attorney is needed to manage the insurance claim. Go here to learn more about how Fort Wayne brain injury attorneys help injured victims.

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Most recent accident reports

 

In the early morning hours of Monday, a garbage truck driver sustained injuries requiring hospitalization following a single-vehicle accident on Inters

Date: 
Monday, March 17, 2025
Roadway: 
Interstate 69

 

On Monday afternoon, a notable traffic incident occurred north of Monroeville when two semitrailers collided, causing one vehicle transporting pigs to

Date: 
Monday, March 10, 2025

 

A serious two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Woodsdale Lane near McMillen Park in southeast Fort Wayne left a woman with l

Date: 
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Type: Car Accident

 

A significant two-vehicle collision occurred Friday afternoon on South Clinton Street in Fort Wayne, causing extensive traffic disruptions throughout t

Date: 
Friday, March 7, 2025
Type: Car Accident

 

A tragic accident claimed the life of a Fort Wayne resident in Whitley County, Indiana, on Thursday evening.

Date: 
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Roadway: 
U.S. 24

 

On Tuesday, March 4, a devastating crash between a passenger car and a semi tractor-trailer resulted in one fatality in Southern Allen County, Indiana.

Date: 
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

 

In the early morning hours of Monday, a tragic single-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 69 in Fort Wayne claimed the life of one person.

Date: 
Monday, March 3, 2025
Roadway: 
Interstate 69
Type: Car Accident

 

On Friday morning, a distressing incident occurred at Homestead High School in Allen County, Indiana, when a student was struck by a vehicle leaving th

Date: 
Friday, February 28, 2025
Roadway: 
Homestead Road

 

A serious single-vehicle crash occurred around 3:30 AM on South Coliseum Boulevard between New Haven and Schele Avenues in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Date: 
Friday, February 28, 2025

 

On Wednesday night, a significant power outage affected more than 900 Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) customers in the southeast region of Fort Wayne,

Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

A serious single-vehicle accident occurred late Saturday night in DeKalb County, Indiana, resulting in head injuries to the driver.

Date: 
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Roadway: 
County Road 61
Type: Car Accident

 

A single-vehicle accident occurred in downtown Fort Wayne early Saturday morning when an SUV collided with a utility pole at the intersection of Clinto

Date: 
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Roadway: 
Clinton Street
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Road Closures

 

A significant multi-vehicle crash disrupted traffic and prompted an emergency response at the intersection of US Highway 6 and State Road 3 North in Ke

Date: 
Friday, February 21, 2025
Type: Car Accident

 

On Wednesday afternoon, a serious collision between a school bus and an SUV at 636 West Creighton Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana resulted in life-threat

Date: 
Thursday, February 20, 2025

 

A series of crashes along Interstate 69 in Fort Wayne caused significant traffic disruptions during the morning hours of Thursday.

Date: 
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Roadway: 
Interstate 69

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, a serious single-vehicle accident on U.S. 24 near West County Line Road left one man fighting for his life. The incident occurred at approximately 5:39 a.m.

Date: 
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Roadway: 
U.S. 24
Type: Car Accident

 

In a tragic incident during the early hours of Saturday morning, two people lost their lives in a snowmobile accident on frozen Blue Lake in Whitley Co

Date: 
Saturday, February 15, 2025

 

A tragic single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Fort Wayne resident on Friday evening in Huntington County, Indiana.

Date: 
Friday, February 14, 2025
Type: Car Accident

 

A 51-year-old Fort Wayne man sustained injuries in a single-vehicle accident Thursday morning on County Road 327 in DeKalb County, Indiana.

Date: 
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Type: Car Accident