Traumatic Brain Injury
Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Recovering Damages for A Traumatic Brain Injury
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects 1.7 million people in the United States annually and is a contributing factor in one-third of all wrongful deaths.
As a personal injury lawyer representing the victims of accidents, attorney Evan M. Altman recognizes that TBIs are among the most debilitating and deadly of all accidental injury types. Because this field of personal injury law is so complex, not all personal injury lawyers are qualified to represent TBI victims.
Attorney Evan M. Altman, however, has successfully represented clients who have suffered TBIs due to the negligence of others and the family members of those who have died as a result of TBI-related injuries. His experience in this highly specialized area of personal injury law is an enormous benefit to his clients and has resulted in substantial settlements.
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
According to the CDC, a traumatic brain injury is “caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain.” Consequently, a TBI can be caused by or during any of the following types of accidents:
Motorcycle collision
Animal or dog attack
Falling object
Construction site accident
Any type of accident in which the head can be impacted or pierced
You may not even be aware that you have suffered a traumatic brain injury until hours, or even days, after the traumatic event. If you’ve been struck in the head, or your head has otherwise been injured, you should seek medical attention immediately.
In addition to being crucial to your physical well-being, the information that the doctors discover immediately following the TBI incident may be crucial to the success of a personal injury lawsuit.
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Get StartedRecognizing Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
According to the Mayo Clinic, all of the following can be a symptom of a TBI:
Mild TBI Cases
Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes
No loss of consciousness, but a state of being dazed, confused or disoriented
Memory or concentration problems
Headache
Dizziness or loss of balance
Nausea or vomiting
Sensory problems, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears or a bad taste in the mouth
Sensitivity to light or sound
Mood changes or mood swings
Feeling depressed or anxious
Fatigue or drowsiness
Difficulty in sleeping
Sleeping more than usual
Moderate to Severe TBI Cases
Loss of consciousness from several minutes to hours
Profound confusion
Agitation, combativeness or other unusual behavior
Slurred speech
Inability to awaken from sleep
Weakness or numbness in fingers and toes
Loss of coordination
Persistent headache or headache that worsens
Repeated vomiting or nausea
Convulsions or seizures
Dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes
Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears
If you’ve experienced any of the above symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. If you are a northern Georgia resident, and you have suffered head trauma due to the negligence of another, contact Atlanta’s Evan M Altman Attorney at Law immediately.
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