Traumatic Brain Injury
Jacksonville Brain Injury and Damage Lawyer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) takes place when, as a result of a forceful action, the brain crushes against the inside of the skull, such as from a violent shaking or a blow to the head. While traumatic brain injury may result from an object penetrating the skull, neither penetration nor actual contact with the head has to take place in order for TBI to occur. Severe whiplash from an automobile accident, forceful jarring during sports activity or vigorous shaking from any source may all result in brain damage - known as traumatic brain injury. While the person experiencing traumatic brain injury may go unconscious, unconsciousness often does not occur. Birth injuries are not categorized as traumatic brain injury, nor is brain damage resulting from oxygen deprivation, toxic substances or congenital disease.
Sometimes traumatic brain injury goes undetected. An MRI, CT scan, PET scan and EEG are some technologies used that may reveal TBI. However, it is uncommon that the only indicators of TBI are symptoms that develop later on.
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
Indications of traumatic brain injury may include the following:
- Headaches
- Memory loss
- Confusion
- Sleeping disorder
- Fatigue
- Loss of consciousness
- Lowered pulse or breathing rate
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Numbness
- Shock
- Anxiety
- Fluid drainage from nose/ears
In severe cases, traumatic brain injury can be incapacitating and life altering - physically, socially and financially. Most people need some kind of compensation to deal with the extensive therapy, medical treatments and assisted care that becomes necessary in severe cases.
In depth knowledge, access to medical experts and exceptional legal skills are essential for winning personal injury claims based on traumatic brain injury. Our lawyers at the Law Offices of Fallgatter Farmand & Catlin, P.A. have a wealth of knowledge, extensive experience, and a proven track record in taking on such cases.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a traumatic brain injury, we encourage you to take advantage of a consultation, which we offer at no cost or obligation. Contact us online, or call our office at (904) 353-5800.
