The Elements of Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury differs from other types of brain injuries such as those resulting from a disease, operation or cancer, in the way that the injury occurs. Traumatic brain injury results after a serious blow to the head. Blows to the head, however, do not always result in this type of brain injury.

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury is most commonly a result of serious car accidents, but can have many other causes, including slips and falls and foul play. It is vital that an individual who has suffered a traumatic wound to the head is monitored for possible signs of TBI. The faster it is diagnosed, the more likely the individual is to survive and less likely it is that severe and permanent brain damage will result.

Physicians should look for the following in recently wounded individuals:

• Severe and very painful headache
• Confusion
• Lightheadedness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision beyond what is normal for that person
• Ringing in the ears
• Changes in sleep patterns, such as sleeping more or less than usual
• Fatigue or lethargy
• Out of character behavioral and mood changes
• Shortness of memory
• Difficulty concentrating, paying attention or thinking

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Some cases of traumatic brain injury are severe enough to cause permanent damage or retardation. If you or a loved one has suffered traumatic brain injury due to the negligence of another person, you may be able to collect damages. Contact the Charlotte personal injury attorneys of the Law Offices of William K. Goldfarb today at 866-298-0768 to learn more about your legal options.