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Have you been involved in a serious accident that left you with a head injury? Are you or a loved one currently recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
At the law office of Neustrom & Associates, Salina, Kansas our personal injury attorneys recognize that a TBI is one of the most serious types of injuries there is—a TBI can be a catastrophic injury. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, here is an overview of what symptoms and affects you may experience, as well as what your rights are if the injury was caused by the negligence of another party.
Side Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury
The side effects of a traumatic brain injury can vary significantly depending on the type of brain injury and the severity of brain injury. Types of brain injuries include:
- Concussion
- Post-concussion syndrome
- Coup-contrecoup injury
- Diffuse axonal or shearing injury
- Penetration injury
- Hypoxic/anoxic brain injury from lack of oxygen
While traumatic brain injuries are all unique, symptoms of a TBI may include:
- Headache
- Nausea/vomiting
- Fatigue
- Speech difficulties
- Sensory problems, such as ringing in the ears or blurred vision
- Loss of consciousness or no loss of consciousness
- Trouble sleeping
- Memory problems
- Changes to mood
- Loss of coordination
- Seizures
- Confusion
- Dilation of a pupil
It should be noted that the above list is not inclusive. It seems every TBI client we have seen has a different list of troubles.
Long-Term Impacts of a Traumatic Brain Injury
The above describes the short-term side-effects of a TBI, but there are a handful of long-term consequences of a traumatic brain injury, too. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a moderate to a severe TBI can lead to long-term complications, including physical symptoms, problems with thinking and learning, and changes in motor skills, hearing, vision, emotions, and behavior. A person who suffers from a serious TBI may have a hard time ever returning to work again, may struggle to interact in their personal relationships, and may even have more serious disabilities.
Recover Damages After a Traumatic Brain Injury
If you have been involved in a serious accident that resulted in your traumatic brain injury and that accident was caused by the negligence or even intentional actions of another party, you can file a personal injury claim for damages. By filing a personal injury claim for damages, you can seek compensation for the value of your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage costs, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and all other economic and noneconomic damages. We look at loss of function closely in determining damages you have suffered. To win your suit, you’ll need to prove that your TBI would not have occurred but for the acts or negligence of the other party.
Call Our Kansas Personal Injury Attorney Todays
At the law office of Neustrom & Associates, our Kansas personal injury attorneys understand that a traumatic brain injury can be extremely disruptive, expensive, and tragic for you and your family. If you have been involved in an accident caused by someone else’s fault, we believe that you deserve to be compensated. For a free consultation where you can learn more about our legal services and how we can help you to recover damages when you need it most, please call us directly or send us a message online. We offer consultations free of charge.