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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury, also referred to as TBI, is an injury that is sustained to the head which disrupts the function of the brain. It can happen from a jolt or blow to the head or penetration of the head by a foreign object. A traumatic brain injury can range from mild to severe. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, there are about 1.4 million people who are victims of traumatic brain injuries each year. Of those people, 50,000 of the injuries are fatal. The remainder of these people may be hospitalized, treated and released.

The most common causes of traumatic brain injuries are:

• Falling accidents, which account for approximately 28% of TBI injuries
• Motor vehicle accidents, which account for 20% of brain injuries
• People being struck by or against objects, accounting for 19% of these injuries
• Assaults, which account for 11% of brain injuries

Traumatic brain injuries can range from mild to severe. Some mild brain injury symptoms include:

• Mild headaches
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Memory loss
• Inability to focus or concentrate
• Problems sleeping
• Dizziness or loss of coordination
• Seizures

Severe brain injury symptoms can include:

• Severe headaches
• Attention, memory, or concentration problems
• Loss of vision
• Seizures
• Slurred speech
• Depression or irritability

If you or someone you love has been a victim of a brain injury due to another person’s negligence, please contact our offices. We can help you assess your claim and get you the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.

posted by PaulaB at 9:00 AM

Monday, February 9, 2009

Proof of Damages in TBI Cases

Traumatic brain injuries can be devastating not only to the victim, but to those who are closest to them. When trying to prove damages in a brain injury case, it is important to hire an experienced brain injury attorney. They will know the laws surrounding these types of cases and be able to get you the monetary compensation you deserve. This compensation can include:

  • Money for medical bills related to the accident
  • Loss of wages, both past and future
  • Any costs incurred with rehabilitation or having to hire help to do specific chores or maintain your household
  • Pain, suffering, or disfigurement

When dealing with traumatic brain injuries, you have to prove the fault of another party. Traumatic brain injuries can happen in a number of ways and can have numerous people at fault. These are just a few possible brain injury scenarios:

  • Car accidents involving a negligent driver who should be held liable for their recklessness.
  • Construction accidents involving the negligence of equipment operators, unsafe construction practices, faulty equipment, or poor management. Cases involving construction zones can often have more than one person who is liable for damages.
  • Medical malpractice involving poor medical practices, sloppy surgical techniques, or negligence of medical staff. These doctors should be held responsible for the injuries that they cause their patients.

The costs of a brain injury claims are typically in the millions of dollars. When dealing with this large sum of money, it is important to have someone on your side that can fight for justice. You need an experienced attorney who understand the laws and can get you the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury from another party’s negligence, you need to contact our offices. We will fight for you and help you get the justice you deserve.

posted by PaulaB at 9:00 AM

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