Head Trauma & Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when a sudden blow or impact to the head causes brain damage. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that as many as 1.4 million people a year sustain a TBI in the United States. Approximately 50,000 of these injuries result in deaths, 235,000 result in hospitalization, and 1.1 million people are treated and released from emergency rooms. An estimated 80,000 to 90,000 people who sustain TBIs each year are permanently disabled.
Causes of TBIs
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), falls and motor vehicle accidents account for nearly half of all TBIs that are sustained. Strikes by or against an object, assaults, and bicycle, motorcycle, and sporting accidents are other leading causes of TBIs.
Symptoms of TBI
TBI symptoms range widely from mild to severe, depending on the degree of impact. Symptoms can be temporary or permanent and include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Paralysis
- Persistent headaches
- Memory problems
- Feeling easily confused
- Difficulty concentrating
- Light-headedness or dizziness
- Altered sleeping patterns, such as insomnia
- Feeling constantly tired or lethargic
- Heightened sensitivity to sounds or lights
If you believe you or a loved one may have suffered a TBI, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In many cases, a person may feel fine for some time even though a potentially serious TBI has occurred.
Treatment of TBI
Serious TBIs may cause permanent brain damage and disabilities. While the damage itself may be irreparable, it is important that TBI victims seek medical attention as soon as possible to prevent further injury and begin the rehabilitation process. Treatment of TBIs requires numerous medical professionals, including neurologists; occupational, speech, and physical therapists; neuropsychologists; physiatrists; and several other types of therapists. These treatments are often expensive and must be administered over a long period.
Seek Experienced Legal Counsel
TBIs are serious and often life-altering injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced attorney as soon as possible. At the Corrie Yackulic Law Firm, LLC, we are skilled in handling complex and difficult TBI cases, and our goal is to help you and your loved ones through this difficult time in your lives. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, contact us today.
