The 411 on Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can leave both the victim and their loved ones physically and emotionally crippled. The effects of TBI can be either temporary or impact the rest of the victim’s life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year 1.5 million Americans suffer a TBI and approximately 80,000 to 90,000 of these cases result in long-term effects.

If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI in an accident that was caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. Just like any other serious injury, TBI’s come with specific and expensive medical expenses. These costs can wreak havoc on the lives of the victim and his or her loved ones. The party liable should bear the cost.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury occurs when soft tissue of the brain collides with the inside of the skull. Because the brain is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body, this occurrence almost always results in a traumatic brain injury. You can suffer a TBI even if you don’t sustain a blow directly to the head. For instance, if you were involved in a rear-end motor vehicle collision, the jerking motion of your head can cause your brain to smash into your bony skull, becoming bruised and torn.

Common Symptoms of a TBI

The symptoms of traumatic brain injury are not immediately apparent. You don’t have to lose consciousness to suffer a TBI. That is why it is important to be cautious of all possible symptoms of a head injury if you’ve been involved in any type of accident. According to the U.S. Department of Health, some common symptoms of traumatic brain injury include:

• Headache
• Confusion
• Lightheaded
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ears
• Tiredness or sleepiness
• A bad taste in the mouth
• A change in sleep habits
• Behavior or mood changes
• Trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking
• Loss of consciousness lasting a few seconds to minutes
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Nausea or vomiting 

If you or a loved one suffer from any of these symptoms after an accident, it is imperative that you seek immediate medical attention. You should also consult with an experienced Los Angeles brain injury attorney to hold the party who caused the accident liable and get the full compensation that you deserve.

Contact an Experienced Los Angeles TBI Injury Attorney

If you or a loved has been injured in an accident and have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you should discuss your legal options with an attorney as you may be entitled to compensation. The Los Angeles TBI injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates advocate for their clients’ full financial recovery through hard work and an aggressive approach. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our attorneys, please call 888-848-5084.