Basics of Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious risk when a victim’s head suffers sudden impact from an external force. TBIs can occur in a variety of accidents, including traffic accidents, slip-and-falls, and sporting events, and some require only rest-periods under a doctor’s supervision while others can be fatal or lead to life-changing disabilities, such as paralysis or paraplegia.

If you’ve suffered an impact to the head in an accident, seek medical treatment even if you do not immediately believe you’ve been injured. Some TBIs do not produce symptoms for some time after the initial impact and can become severe if left undetected and untreated. After you’ve received medical attention, contact an experienced injury attorney to see if you are eligible for compensation. If your accident and injury were caused by another’s recklessness or negligence, you may be entitled to a financial settlement to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Symptoms of TBIs can be difficult to detect and are often of a neurological or behavioral nature. These include:

– Confusion
– Dizziness
– Loss of balance
– Insomnia or hypersomnia
– Memory loss
– Trouble paying attention
– Irritability and sensitivity

In addition to the risk of leaving a head injury untreated, waiting to seek medical treatment can also hurt your chances of earning compensation. Part of a successful personal injury claim is proving that you have truly suffered from your injuries, and if your record shows that you did not seek treatment for days or even weeks after the accident, your claim’s legitimacy will be in doubt and reaching a settlement may become more difficult.

The severity of a traumatic brain injury is measured with the Glasgow Coma Scale based on the patient’s reactions to stimuli. The lower his/her score on the scale, the more severe the injury.

A concussion is the most common form of TBI and is usually mild if treated in a timely manner. More severe TBIs, however, may result in nerve damage or other permanent disabilities in serious cases. The sooner you receive medical treatment, the better your chances of making a full and healthy recovery; this applies to TBIs of all levels of severity and especially in cases which involve loss of consciousness.

If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury in an accident, contact 844 See Mike, LLC for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.