Over a million people in California are diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) each year. Most of these injuries are caused by car accidents, slip and falls, falling objects, assaults, medical malpractice, sports injuries, and explosions. The severity of a TBI can range from mild to catastrophic, but all TBI’s require immediate diagnostic testing and appropriate treatment. It’s not always possible to know how great an impact a TBI will have on a person’s future. That’s why it’s important to speak to a California personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
What Is A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a blow to the head disrupts the function of the brain. There are two main types of TBI, penetrating and non-penetrating. Penetrating TBI’s are injuries where an external object enters the brain tissue. Non-penetrating TBI’s are caused by an external force that results in the brain moving within the skull. Both types of TBI cause injuries that can range from mild headaches that resolve quickly to severe brain damage with long lasting consequences. That’s why it’s important to seek medical treatment immediately after any type of head injury.
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Many TBI’s are are not symptomatic immediately after an accident, so it’s important to look out for the following symptoms in the weeks following a head injury:
– Loss of consciousness
– Nausea
– Drowsiness
– Dizziness
– Blurred vision
– Problems concentrating
– Headaches
– Balance problems
– Speech issues
– Abnormal mood or behavior
TBI’s can lead to brain bleeds, strokes, and serious irreparable brain damage if they are not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner.
Compensation for Victims of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
California allows victims of TBI caused by the negligence of other parties to collect a large amount of compensation to cover their medical expenses, long term care, current and future lost earnings, pain, suffering, and mental anguish. In the most severe cases it’s possible for family members to assert their own claims for loss of services and loss of companionship of their spouse or parent that sustained a catastrophic TBI. When a TBI causes a person’s death, their family can make a claim for the loss of support, loss of inheritance, and other financial losses due to the death of their family member. Collecting compensation can greatly improve the quality of life for victims and their families. That’s why it’s important to contact a California personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident to discuss your legal rights.
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