Traumatic Brain Injury
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Symptoms of a TBI

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can range from mild to severe and are diagnosed based on the symptoms that occur after the injury.

Mild TBI Symptoms:

• Temporary loss of consciousness
• Disorientation or confusion
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Dizziness or loss of balance
• Speech difficulties
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Blurred vision, ringing in the ears, or a bad taste in the mouth
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Memory or concentration problems
• Mood changes or mood swings
• Depression or anxiety

If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately.

Moderate to Severe TBI Symptoms:

• Prolonged loss of consciousness
• Persistent headache or worsening headache
• Persistent nausea or vomiting
• Convulsions or seizures
• Dilation of the pupils in one or both eyes
• Clear fluid draining from the nose or ears
• Inability to awaken from sleep
• Weakness or numbness in the digits
• Loss of coordination
• Persistent or severe confusion
• Agitation, combativeness, or other notable changes in temperament and behavior
• Slurred speech
• Coma

Common Causes of a TBI

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

Falls:

Falls are the leading cause of TBIs, especially among older adults and children. Slips, trips, and other accidents in the home, on the job, or in public places can lead to falls and TBIs.

Motor Vehicle Accidents:

Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents can result in TBIs, especially from collisions and rollovers.

Sports and Recreational Injuries:

Contact sports like football, ice hockey, and boxing can result in TBIs.

Physical Assault:

Physical assaults and acts of violence, such as gun shots, can result in TBIs.

Blasts and Explosions:

Blasts and explosions in military combat or industrial accidents can result in TBIs.

It’s important to remember that TBIs can happen to anyone, anytime, and from a variety of causes. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, it’s crucial to seek medical attention right away and to consider your legal options.

Effects of a TBI Cognitive

Victims of moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often face long-lasting motor function deficits or disabilities.

Motor skills can be broadly categorized into two types: gross motor skills, which involve the movement of larger body parts such as arms and legs, and fine motor skills, which encompass smaller movements of smaller body parts like fingers, toes, hands, and face.

Victims of moderate to severe TBI can often experience long-term motor function deficits, which affect their ability to control movement of their arms, legs, and other large body parts. Gross motor function impairments can include partial or complete paralysis, uncontrolled muscle movements, muscle stiffness, weakness, and poor coordination.

Examples of fine motor function impairments that may result from TBI include difficulties with eye movement, speech, and basic tasks such as writing, buttoning shirts, and tying shoelaces. These impairments are often due to damage to the muscles controlling these actions.

Impairment Speech and Language Issues

Cognitive impairment is a frequent outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and can greatly affect an individual’s daily life. The primary cognitive impacts of TBI can include disruptions in attention, impaired memory, and diminished executive functioning.

These primary disturbances can lead to secondary symptoms, such as distractibility, confusion, impulsiveness, a lack of inhibition, difficulties with planning, difficulties with abstract thinking, and difficulties distinguishing right from wrong.

Sensory Impairment

Cerebral impairment is widely observed in those who have experienced traumatic brain trauma. This can significantly hinder their life, making it hard to handle even the most straightforward assignments. Some usual signs of cerebral impairment include:

• Struggles with attention
• Memory problems
• Difficulty with decision-making and executive functioning

These signs can cause side effects such as lack of focus, uncertainty, spontaneity, and planning and abstract thinking challenges. It is crucial for those affected by TBI to acquire proper treatment and aid to regulate mental incapacity and increase their standard of living.

Issues with Vision

TBI can result in permanent damage to a victim’s sensory abilities. For example, TBI can cause visual impairments such as partial or complete loss of vision, double vision, blurred vision, difficulty with depth perception, and increased sensitivity to light (photophobia).

Issues with Hearing Loss

TBIs can have a lasting, negative impact on an injured person’s auditory faculties. This could include partial or total deafness, a continuous buzzing in the ears (tinnitus), and increased sound sensitivity.

Issues with Loss of Smell and Taste

TBI can result in partial or complete loss of the sense of smell. Known as hyposmia (partial) or anosmia (complete), and may be temporary or permanent. It can also lead to a loss of taste or a persistent unpleasant taste in the mouth. These changes can significantly impact a person’s enjoyment of food and sense of smell, which play a big role in daily life.

Perceptual Issues 

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can affect a person’s capacity to experience and understand touch, pressure, temperature, and body movements. This could lead to struggles distinguishing between touch and pressure sensations, correctly detecting temperature, and recognizing body movements.

Effects Emotional and Behavioral

TBI’s psychological and behavioral repercussions can be troublesome and persistent, usually originating from trouble accepting physical and intellectual signs. TBI survivors may confront despondency, temper fluctuations, cynicism, hostility, amplified reliance on others, and a deficiency of drive. Nonetheless, with suitable therapy, such as psychiatric consultants and cognitive behavioral therapy, numerous TBI patients have noted an improvement in their emotive and behavioral health.

Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)

Always wear a seatbelt while driving or being transported in a car. Assure youngsters use baby seats, booster chairs, or restraining straps. Don’t drive after consuming alcohol or drugs.

Have a helmet on when engaged in activities with a potential head injury, such as biking, motorcycling, or participating in contact sports. Ensure an environment risk-free for children and seniors. Install non-skid mats in restrooms and handrails beside stairs, baths, and lavatories to prevent accidents.

When to Hire a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s carelessness, you need a knowledgeable TBI lawyer on your side. At Luchador Law, our award-winning Sacramento brain injury attorneys have successfully helped clients recover significant compensation in the millions of dollars for their brain injury cases. Our compassionate team of personal injury lawyers will work tirelessly to:

• Cover your medical expenses
• Reimburse lost wages
• Provide financial support for your family
• Defend you against disability discrimination
• Seek justice for your injury
• Hold the responsible parties accountable
• Help you regain control of your life after your injury

We believe in fighting for our clients and don’t charge a fee unless we win your case. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation with one of our experienced attorneys by calling (888) 81-LUCHADOR. Let us help you get the compensation and support you deserve.