Head Trauma can often lead to what is referred to as a Traumatic brain injury. A (TBI) short for Traumatic Brain Injury is defined as damage to the brain caused by an outside force including a rapid acceleration of deceleration, nearby blast, collision with an outside object. As a result the brain can be permanently impaired leading to detectable changes to the minds ability to function properly. Automobile Accidents: Including Truck Rollovers and motorcycle collisions.
Traumatic Brain Damage Statistics: According the CDC’s National TBI Estimates each year there are an estimate 1.7 million people who a victimized by a TBI injury every year. Of those 1.7 million persons;
52,000 a killed from the Brain Trauma
More than 270,000 are hospitalized
1.3 Million are treated in emergency room visits.
Unfortunately Brain damage is a serious matter that should be treated by health care professionals at Orange County hospitals and emergency rooms. Trauma to the Brain account for more than 30% of all death related to injured in the United States. Here are some of the most common causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Orange County.
Violent Crimes such as battery, attempted murder, rape, and child abuse leading to brain damage.
If you or a loved one has been involved in such accidents and sustained brain trauma in Orange County you may have suffered a TBI. We advise you to receive a free consultation with a skilled Orange County Traumatic Brain Damage Lawyer.
Signs and Symptoms of Brain Damage and their Physical and Mental Effects
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It is important to understand that signs and symptoms of brain damage often vary based on the side of the brain the injury took place, the age and sex of the individual and if they have suffered other injuries during their accident. Symptoms are also dependant on the severity of the impact.
In some cases a victim remains conscious while in others he may lose consciousness for a few seconds up to hours.
Other Symptoms include, headaches, nausea, vomiting, loss of motor functions, blurred vision , light headedness, inability to maintain balance, visions on the eyes, slurred speech, difficulty finding words when attempting to speak, loss of hearing or impairment of hearing, a general sense of confusion, and inability to sleep.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms it is important to contact a medical profession as soon as possible.
Brain Injuries can lead to permanent brain damage:
Permanent Brain damage can lead to long-term problems including cognitive and communication issues, loss of pre-injury skills, inability to communicate, personality alteration, loss of occupation, loss of memory, loss of ability to taste or smell food, comas, constant tiredness, and many other long terms issues.
It is important to understand that many of the Permanent Brain Injury symptoms don’t reveal themselves as physical manifestations. Therefore it is often difficult to prove in court a person has actually suffered permanent brain trauma. In case of a lawsuit it is important to hire a skilled Orange County Brain Injury Lawyer in order to maximize compensation for your brain injuries. The acquiring of compensation these injuries requires an experienced head trauma personal injury lawyer with a comprehensive understanding of brain injury law.
Why Choose a Orange County Head Injury Lawyers from Downtown LA Law
If you’ve sustained a head injury in Orange County, you must first tend to your wounds and heal your injuries. Seeking vindication of your rights is our job. At Downtown LA Law Group our Los Angles Head /Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers are skilled and knowledgeable in general personal injury laws as well as brain trauma law.
Our aggressive and tenacious Orange County Brain Damage Lawyers and general personal injury attorneys will keep on the offensive until they make sure you have been fully compensated for your injuries and vindicated for your loss. We will go to trial and take on drivers that were negligent and their insurance carriers’ so that your rights are protected.
Our Orange County attorneys will take care of every legal detail and make sure you achieve the highest compensation possible for your loss; in the meantime, concentrate on the most important part of this process – your recovery.
Remember that it is crucial to act quickly after you’ve suffered a brain injury to contact a lawyer that will fight got you. Call us for a free consultation with one of our skilled Orange County personal injury lawyers concerning any legal course of action for your head injury: (855) 339-8879
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