If you have a brain injury claim in the Vancouver, British Columbia area, please contact the Law Offices of Stephens & Holman today to schedule an initial consultation.
A traumatic brain injury can drastically alter the quality of life for you and your loved ones. When these injuries are very severe, victims may require a lifetime of daily care. This financial and emotional hardship can put stress on even the strongest of families.
Traumatic brain injuries are often the result of a violent blow to the head or a sharp object piercing the skull, inflicting damage on brain tissue. These injuries range in severity from mild concussions to severe brain damage that may possibly result in death.
Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
Your brain is housed inside your skull. It is surrounded by a fluid-like substance that protects it from the ordinary shocks and bumps it sustains on a daily basis. However, this fluid is not equipped to provide protection from severe blows. When your head sustains a jarring blow, your brain may crash against the wall of your skull.
As a result of this collision, your brain may suffer internal bleeding and torn nerve fibers. Sometimes symptoms of brain injuries may take awhile to become apparent. Often, you may feel perfectly normal immediately following a blow to the head. However, as pressure builds up inside your skull from internal bleeding, you may begin to exhibit symptoms. Sometimes this takes several hours or even several days to occur. Therefore, it is crucial that you get examined by a doctor immediately following a blow to the head. By catching your brain injury early, you may prevent permanent brain damage.
Traumatic brain injuries are a common result of:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Auto accidents
- Violent collisions
- Assaults
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
Symptoms of traumatic brain injuries are very diverse. Depending on the nature and severity of your injury, you may experience several of the following symptoms, but you will most likely not experience all of them:
- Brief loss of consciousness
- Short term memory loss
- Headaches
- Confusion
- Dizziness and loss of balance
- Blurred vision
- Mood swings
- Vomiting
- Convulsions or seizures
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Loss of coordination
Brain Injury Lawyers
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident caused by the negligent actions of another person, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages. It is important to consult an experienced brain injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim and advise you on how to properly proceed. When staring at the financial burdens of massive medical bills, rehabilitation, and long term care, it is important to be represented by an attorney who can give you the greatest likelihood of success in your claim.
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