Mild and severe traumatic brain injuries can be distinguished. Concussions are a popular term for mild TBIs. Closed (caused by a blow) or piercing (caused by a blow) severe brain injuries are both possible (caused by a foreign object). In either situation, brain surgery will almost certainly be necessary to heal the damage or, in the event of a closed brain injury, to alleviate pressure and edema.
What are the signs and symptoms of a TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries can result in a wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional effects. Among the most prevalent signs and symptoms are:
- Difficulty focusing, remembering, or thinking clearly
- Confusion
- Headache
- Nausea
- Problems with vision
- Irritability
- Moodiness
- Problems with sleep
Are brain injuries recoverable?
Yes. After modest brain damage, the brain has an extraordinary ability to heal itself, and most people may recover quickly and completely. More severe brain injuries, on the other hand, may not heal completely, leaving the person with long-term issues such as:
- Reduced cognitive ability (attention span or memory)
- Motor function compromised (weakness, impaired balance, impaired coordination)
- Sensory perception impairment (vision, hearing, touch)
- Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, frustration, aggression, inability to control impulses, personality changes)
Is TBI possible without a head injury?
Yes. Any sudden, intense action can cause the brain to bounce around inside the skull, potentially causing harm. Concussions can occur as a result of whiplash injuries in this way. Because there is no visible indication of harm and because the sufferer may not even realize an injury is conceivable, this form of traumatic brain injury is commonly overlooked—particularly when the brain injury is very minor.
TBI can be caused by a variety of different types of accidents
A traumatic brain injury can occur in any accident involving a blow to the head. Because victims may strike their heads on car windows or other objects, or suffer whiplash-related concussions, TBI is frequent in all sorts of motor vehicle accidents. Accidents involving a slip and fall or a trip and fall can result in brain injuries if the person falls and hits their head hard on the ground.
How can I get compensation for a traumatic brain injury?
A personal injury attorney can help you collect the compensation you deserve if you have suffered a traumatic brain injury as a consequence of an event that was not your fault. Because determining compensation in a brain injury lawsuit may be difficult, it’s always best to use an experienced attorney like Fernando D. Vargas who can make sure you get the compensation you deserve for both the short and long term repercussions of the accident.
Please contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you have questions concerning your accident or the accident of a loved one.
