Traumatic Head Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), also called acquired brain injury or simply head injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object in an accident, or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue. Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the damage to the brain. A person with a mild TBI may remain conscious or may experience a loss of consciousness for a few seconds or minutes. Other symptoms of mild TBI include headache, confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, blurred vision or tired eyes, ringing in the ears, bad taste in the mouth, fatigue or lethargy, a change in sleep patterns, behavioral or mood changes, and trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking. A person with a moderate or severe TBI may show these same symptoms, but may also have a headache that gets worse or does not go away, repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures, an inability to awaken from sleep, dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes, slurred speech, weakness or numbness in the extremities, loss of coordination, and increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation.
At the Law Office of Cynthia Macklin we have the resources and experience to handle cases involving severe brain injuries. We assist clients who have suffered brain damage, spinal cord injury, paralysis, including quadriplegia, closed head injury, burns and electrocution injury, nerve damage, and other serious injuries of the neck, spine, or head. It is important to take the time to fully understand the nature and extent of your injuries before agreeing to a settlement. Proper compensation includes the long term care you may require as a result of your injuries.