Personal Injury - Brain Injury

Brain Injury is a very common type of personal injury and can be the result of a variety of activities. Most commonly, people experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) from:

car accidents
falls
sports injuries
bicycle accidents

The most common victims of traumatic brain injury are adolescents, young adults and individuals over the age of 75 and the cost for treating TBI can be in the billions. Symptoms of traumatic brain injury are not always obvious. They can be mild or very severe. Judgment can be impaired and speech can be stifled. Headaches may also become common. Unfortunately, victims of traumatic brain injury do not always receive the prompt medical attention they need. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury you are not alone. The Center for Disease and Control Prevention estimates that thousands of Americans suffer from some type of head injury each year. If you are one of these patients and your injury was caused because of someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Traumatic brain injury can cause real loss to an individual such as memory loss, mobility impairment and changes in your daily routine. If you need help navigating all the issues related to medical care, treatment and the long term costs associated with your injury a personal injury attorney can help. A personal injury attorney who is an expert in traumatic brain injury can be am invaluable resource to determine the long term cost of your injury. They have reviewed many types of traumatic brain injury cases and have experience in evaluating your claim, gathering expert testimony, and estimating the long term cost of your continued medical care and potential lost wages. If you would like to discuss your traumatic brain injury claim with a personal injury attorney, fill out the FREE evaluation form and a personal injury attorney will contact you to discuss your personal injury claim. Traumatic Brain Injury Claim Overview If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of someone else’s negligence your injury will be under the area of law called personal injury law. If you have suffered a personal injury and someone was negligent you can file a personal injury claim to receive compensation for your injury. Negligence is defined as an action or inaction on the part of another individual which imposes an unreasonable risk to another person. Every individual has a duty to act in such a way that they will not harm others. For example, if you are injured in a car accident and suffer a traumatic brain injury as a result of another driver failing to obey the vehicular laws of his state, you may be entitled to compensation from that driver. Compensation may come from an insurance settlement or from a personal injury lawsuit. Traumatic Brain Injury Overview Traumatic brain injury is usually caused by a severe physical trauma to the brain. The trauma is so severe that the brain moves or shakes inside the skull. Brain movement could result in bleeding, swelling, or bruising. This is considered a closed head injury. This can be caused by any number of activities including a fall, vehicular accident or physical altercation. In addition, a traumatic brain injury could also be the result of a penetrating head injury which can damage the brain tissue. A penetrating head injury could be caused by a bullet. Symptoms of a Brain Injury Symptoms for a traumatic brain injury can range from mild to severe. Unfortunately, it may not always be obvious that an injury has occurred. Some of the more common injuries include: Headaches Loss of memory Blurry vision Behavioral changes Trouble concentrating Fatigue Loss of consciousness Seizures Vomiting Severe headaches Numbness If you have been involved in an accident and think you have suffered any type of brain injury, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. It is also important that you document all of your injuries and maintain records of all of your symptoms. Compensation for my traumatic brain injury In a personal injury claim for traumatic brain injury the compensation you will receive will depend on several factors. If the individual’s negligent actions caused your injury you may be assessed damages for economic and non-economic losses. The amount assessed will be determined by the type of head injury you suffered. If your head injury caused permanent disability, disfigurement or scarring your damages will be higher. If the duration of your treatment is extensive and you have suffered a great deal of pain this will also increase your compensation amount. Finally, all expenses related to lost wages, rehabilitation costs and intangibles such as depression and emotional distress can also be figured into the total amount of damages paid. Do I Need A Personal Injury Attorney? If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury and are unsure of the next steps to take, a personal injury attorney can be an invaluable resource for you. Traumatic brain injuries can be very complicated. The true long-term costs for you and your family may be hard to calculate. A personal injury attorney who is familiar with traumatic brain injuries can help you gather medical information, talk to experts and prepare your personal injury claim if it goes to court. Do not try and do this alone. Let a personal injury attorney work for you.