What Are Traumatic Brain Injuries?

You Could Be Entitled To Recovery Damages If Someone Is Responsible For Your TBI.

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What Are The Common Causes Of Brain Injury?

– Car Accidents

– Truck Accidents

– Slips and Fall Accidents

– Pedestrian Accidents

– Construction Accidents

– Motorcycle Crashes

– Oil Field Accidents

There is no single cause for brain damage. Instead, there are several. In many road accidents, the brain moving violently in the skull can result in injury. In medical malpractice cases, any number of things can be to blame, such as delayed diagnosis or if the brain is deprived of oxygen.

Symptoms Of Traumatic Brain Injury

Any time you suffer a blow to the head, you should suspect a brain injury – particularly if it involves an open wound to the head, loss of consciousness, or dilated pupils.

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What Are The Long-Term Effects Of Traumatic Brain Injury?

The long-term effects of a TBI can differ from one person to the next, depending on the severity of that injury. In many situations, they can change the way your body functions, such as in sensation, thinking, emotion, and language. In more severe cases, some people with TBI also develop brain disorders such as epilepsy.

If you have been involved in an accident and suspect a brain injury or notice changes in yourself or others, seek help from a doctor. Brain injuries can be life-threatening.

After suffering from a minor TBI, many sufferers require pain relief and rest. On the extreme end of the scale, emergency surgery to remove clots, minimize further damage, relieve pressure, and repair fractures may also be required.

Treatment Required For A Traumatic Brain Injury

The treatment options available for a TBI depend on its severity. However, several professionals may be necessary for anyone on the road to possible recovery.

Common Symptoms Of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

The brain is a complex organ, meaning not everyone will experience the same TBI symptoms. Further complicating the matter is that symptoms of TBI are not always present right away. Instead, they can present in the days, weeks, or even months after the accident has occurred.

The symptoms can also vary between adults and children and depending on the severity of the brain injury. Medical professionals separate TBI into two categories: mild to moderate/severe. All TBI symptoms can also be broken down into physical, sensory, and cognitive/mental symptoms.

Some of the more common ones within these categories include:

Headache
Nausea
Fatigue
Blurry vision
Irritability
Dizziness
Changes in taste
Confusion
Light-headedness
Sleep pattern changes
Memory problems
Difficulty balancing
Light and noise sensitivity
Concentration problems
Ringing in the ears

Any blow to the head, whether it’s in a car accident, motorcycle crash, or another type of accident, should be expected to result in a brain injury. It may also be expected in the instance of an open wound, loss of consciousness, or dilated pupils.

TBI Symptoms In Children

Children don’t always present a TBI in the same way as adults. Their symptoms can vary, depending on their age and level of communication. The most common symptoms of TBI in children include:

Eating or nursing habit changes
Easy or unusual irritability
Problems paying attention
Persistent crying
Sleep habit changes
Sad or depressed mood
Seizures/convulsions
Drowsiness
Loss of interest in
toys/activities

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A TBI attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve, including damages to compensate you for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. J. Alexander can deal with insurance companies and help hold the person responsible for your injuries accountable.