Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
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Traumatic Brain Injury Questions
What is a traumatic brain injury?
More than 1 million people in the U.S. every year suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is caused by a blow to the head or when an object penetrates the head. These injuries can range from mild to moderate to severe. A person suffering from TBI might have immediate and ongoing disability or he/she may not even know that the brain has been injured.
What are some of the symptoms of TBI?
The effects can show up as a variety of different symptoms, including:
- Loss of consciousness at the time of the accident
- Temporary or permanent loss of memory
- Difficulty concentrating
- Cognitive and mental-processing problems
- Behavioral problems
- Depression or swift mood changes
- Changes in normal personality
- Inability to perform daily tasks without help
- Headaches that wont go away
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Consistent ringing in ears
- Overwhelming fatigue
- Change in sleep patterns
- Ongoing nausea
- Seizures
- Slurred speaking
- Unexplained weakness or numbness in the arms and legs
- Loss of senses
What kinds of accidents can cause TBI?
TBI can happen to anyone, but the risk is highest for children, teens and seniors. Auto accidents are the most common cause of TBI. Falls are the next leading cause. Other ways TBI can occur include (but are not limited to) fights, sports and playground injuries, and bike accidents. TBI can also be caused by medical malpractice.
What treatments are available to help with TBI?
As many as 50% of severe TBI sufferers require surgery. Rehabilitation is also often recommended for TBI. Rehabilitation may include physical and speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological and psychiatric counseling.
How can a lawyer help if you or a loved one has TBI?
TBI can take its toll on sufferers and their families. Medical bills can become overwhelming. Many TBI sufferers have trouble keeping a job, due to TBIs effects. Hiring an attorney who has successfully represented other TBI victims could help you and your family seek the compensation necessary to cope with life after a TBI.
Remember, brain injury legalities are complex. To hold a negligent party accountable requires experts who specialize in the intricate legal and medical issues related to TBI. If youd like to learn more about legal representation of TBI cases, and you reside in the West Palm Beach area of Florida, please contact traumatic brain injury attorney, Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today.
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