Brain injuries are one of the most serious types of injuries you can be diagnosed with. The brain is a complex organ, responsible for much of
what we do, think, and feel; it’s basically our entire personality. When the brain is injured in any way, there can be profound effects on the
injured party’s physical and emotional health.
Accidents causing traumatic brain injury
affect not only the injured person themselves, but everyone around them. The following is a guide regarding what you need to know about brain
injuries; what causes these type of injuries, the effect they can have on the sufferer, and what you can do if you or a loved one has suffered
a brain injury as the result of an accident.
Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the
United States. These injuries are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, disrupting functioning of the brain.
Common causes of traumatic brain injury
include:
- Motor vehicle accidents;
- Pedestrian accidents;
- Bicycle accidents;
- Premises liability accidents;
- Assault and violent crimes; and
- Job-related accidents.
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries
If you’re involved in an accident where you receive a bump or blow to the head, it’s important to seek medical treatment right away. Traumatic
brain injuries are serious, and potentially life threatening, and the sooner you’re seen by a medical professional, the better. According to
the Mayo Clinic,
symptoms of brain injury
can range from mild to severe, and may include any of the following:
- Headache;
- Nausea;
- Disorientation;
- Loss of memory;
- Dizziness or loss of balance;
- Blurred vision; and
- Ringing in the ears.
In more severe cases, brain injuries may result in loss of consciousness, fluids draining from the nose or ears, seizures, and an inability to
awaken from sleep. Treatment for traumatic brain injuries depend on the severity of the injury. In mild cases, the injured person may be
required to stay on bed rest for a period of days or months, to avoid bright light and over stimulation, and to drink plenty of fluids. For
more severe cases, the victim may need anti-seizure medicines and diuretics to reduce any fluid buildup in the brain. The most severe cases of
TBI may require surgery to remove blood clots and repair fractures. Recovery times can be lengthy, and physical rehabilitation is often
necessary.
Contact an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Today
If you or a loved one has suffered an accident resulting in traumatic brain injury, contact an experienced
personal injury attorney in Greenville, SC
right away. Lauren M. Taylor has experience successfully handling personal injury cases, and getting victim’s compensation for their injuries.
You may be entitled to recover damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Call us today for an initial
consultation. Serving all of upstate South Carolina, we can help you to get the compensation you deserve.
South Carolina divorce attorney Lauren Taylor practices family law in Charleston and Greenville. She graduated from the Charlotte
School of Law, and has been practicing for more than ten years.
Since the firm’s inception in 2012, Mrs. Taylor has helped hundreds of people navigate the uncertainties surrounding the family and
criminal court process.
She has cultivated a team that ensures each case has a strategy crafted specifically to the clients needs and desires.
Her commitment to top notch service has led her to open two additional offices in the low country where she now resides with her
husband Michael and her golden retriever, Buster.