The brain is one of the most important organs of the human body, controlling everything from breathing to feelings. When it is damaged, the effects are often significant. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have a corresponding traumatizing effect on your physical health, emotions, and finances.
At Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C., we understand the dramatic effect a TBI can have on every part of your life. We can guide you through the legal process of pursuing compensation that can help cover your future needs. Contact us today for a free case review.
Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are generally categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. Mild TBIs usually heal and may not require extensive medical intervention. However, moderate or severe brain injuries can lead to permanent disabilities or consciousness disorders, such as coma.
What Causes Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries occur due to a sudden jolt or hit to the head. Many incidents that cause brain injuries involve negligence. Negligence is the failure to behave as a reasonably prudent person under similar circumstances in a way that causes harm to another person.
Common examples of accidents caused by negligence that can result in traumatic brain injuries include the following:
- Motor vehicle accidents, including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Premises liability accidents, including slips and falls, and drowning accidents
- Falls, especially from heights
- Acts of violence, including assault and nursing home abuse
- Sports injuries from contact sports, including football, boxing, and hockey
An experienced attorney from our law firm can investigate your case and determine who is responsible for your injuries.
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries
The symptoms of TBIs correspond to their severity. Mild TBI symptoms include the following:
- Loss of consciousness for a few seconds or minutes
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness and loss of balance
- Feeling of disorientation
- Fatigue
- Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
- Problems with memory and concentration
- Speech problems
- Sensory issues, such as sensitivity to lights or sounds, a bad taste in the mouth, or ringing in the ears
- Feelings of depression or anxiety
Symptoms of a moderate to severe TBI include:
- Loss of consciousness for several minutes or hours
- Coma, inability to wake up, or disoriented consciousnesses
- Convulsions or seizures
- Persistent nausea or vomiting
- Persistent headache or one that worsens with time
- Unusually poor coordination
- Slurred speech
- Weakness or numbness in the arms and legs
- Clear fluid draining from the eyes or nose
- Profound confusion, agitation, or unusual behavior
If you suffered a head injury and are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Contact Our Compassionate Legal Team for Help
If someone else’s negligence has caused your or a loved one’s brain injury, you deserve full and transparent accountability. A Norristown brain injury lawyer from Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C. can help you demand it. We can review your situation, investigate the accident that injured you, and identify all parties responsible for your brain injury. Contact us today for a free consultation and to get started with your legal claim.