Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the general term given to brain damage suffered because of a sudden physical force, impact, or shaking.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1.4 million TBIs occur in the United States each year.  Of those TBI victims, approximately 50,000 die and 235,000 more are hospitalized. 

In addition to the devastating personal consequences of a brain injury, the financial damages can be substantial.  If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party, the brain injury lawyers at Van Blois & Associates have the skills and experience to obtain the maximum recovery to which you or your loved one is entitled. 

Causes of Brain Injuries

While a head injury can occur in nearly any kind of accident, there are several leading causes:

• Falls, which account for more than 25% of TBIs
• Automobile Accidents, which cause about 20% of TBIs
• Medical malpractice, particularly birth trauma
• Toxic exposure or poisoning
• Assaults, fights, and sports injuries

Signs and Symptoms

TBIs are somewhat unique injuries in that they can be difficult to properly diagnose, as symptoms may not appear until days or weeks after an injury.  Symptoms can vary widely from mild to severe, and can include fatigue, dizziness, confusion or disorientation, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, increased light sensitivity, mood changes, altered sleeping patterns, difficulty concentrating or remembering things, ringing in the ears, and loss of smell or taste.  For more information, please see our page regarding evaluating TBIs. 

Treatment and Rehabilitation

Once brain damage has occurred, it is often too late to reverse or repair it.  However, treatment can often prevent further damage.  Appropriate treatment requires well-timed testing, and the involvement of a range of specialists, including neuropsychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, speech and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, educational therapists, and cognitive therapists.  

Specialists in Brain Injury Recovery

Our experienced brain injury attorneys are specialists in serious TBI cases.  We have successfully helped numerous clients obtain multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements involving serious traumatic brain injuries, and we are committed to helping you secure the proper testing, evaluation, treatment, and legal recovery you need to move forward with your life.  To schedule a consultation, contact Van Blois & Associates today or call us at 888-327-4453.