TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) MINNESOTA LAWYERS
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. According to the CDC, every day 138 people in the United States die from an accident injury that includes a traumatic brain injury. In addition, those who survive a TBI can experience symptoms lasting the rest of their lives. For example, traumatic brain injury can cause impaired thinking or memory. It can also affect movement, sensation (e.g., vision or hearing), or emotional functioning. Of course, these issues not only affect the victim of a TBI, but also families and communities.
Our lawyers have handled many TBI accident cases in MN, so we understand the injury. We work to get fair and complete compensation for our clients.
What is a TBI?
A TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Of course, not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild” (i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness) to “severe” (i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or memory loss after the injury).
The leading causes of a TBI are a fall and car accidents.
Three separate processes work to injure the brain: bruising (bleeding), tearing, and swelling. With a car accident, you do not have to be traveling at a high rate of speed to get a head injury. Nor do you have to hit your head on an object (steering wheel, windshield) to injure the brain. In fact, even at moderate rates of speed, traumatic brain injuries can and do occur in a car accident.
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury:
Symptoms of TBI usually fall into four categories:
(1) Thinking/Remembering.
-Difficulty thinking clearly.
-Feeling slowed down.
-Difficulty concentrating.
-Difficulty remembering new information.
(2) Physical
-Headache.
-Nausea or vomiting.
-Sensitivity to noise or light.
-Balance problems.
-Feeling tired or having no energy.
(3) Emotional/Mood.
-Irritability.
-Sadness.
-More emotional.
-Nervousness.
(4) Sleep.
-Sleeping more than usual.
-Sleeping less than usual.
-Trouble falling asleep
Some of these TBI symptoms may appear right after the injury occurs. However, in some cases, symptoms may not be noticed for days or months after the injury. In several cases, our accident attorneys have found that it is not until the injured person resumes their everyday life activities – like work or school – that many of these symptoms are noticed. Sometimes, people do not recognize or admit that they are having problems. Instead, it is family members or friends that observe the changes in the injured victim – particularly problems with memory and cognitive issues, or personality and emotional changes.
TBI ACCIDENT COMPENSATION LAWYER MN
The road to recovery after a brain injury accident can be long and difficult. Unfortunately, sometimes the problems are permanent. This may affect your ability to work and earn money, engage with your friends and family, or otherwise enjoy your life. A top personal injury lawyer is experienced in handling accident cases for traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims in MN. Our brain injury attorneys in Minnesota have worked with many qualified experts. This includes neuropsychologists, neurologists, vocational experts and economists. We work with the experts to get fair compensation and provide for our brain injury clients.
Our brain injury accident lawyers represent the victim and family to get the best possible settlement. In addition, we also know how to work with the injured person and the family. We will help you through the process of getting treatment and accommodating the temporary or permanent challenges that come with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). We have the experience to understand what the brain injury victim and family are going through. In addition, we have the patience and perseverance to stay with you in this difficult journey.