Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Even with modern advancements in medicine and technology, the brain is an extremely complex organ that is still not well-understood. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions are difficult for experts to diagnose and treat — and can be even more difficult for the average juror to understand. A personal injury case involving a brain injury requires an attorney who has special knowledge, expertise, and experience. Furthermore, you need a legal team who can effectively tell your story of how your life has changed due to your brain injury.
If you or a loved one has suffered a concussion or a traumatic brain injury, it is likely that your life has become more difficult as a result. Brain injuries are a type of catastrophic injury that can have serious and permanent consequences for both the injured party and their entire support network.
If you have suffered a concussion or traumatic brain injury and are seeking legal representation, please call or email our attorneys for a free consultation.
Anatomy of a Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion
There are many types of traumatic brain injuries, including closed head injuries (in which the brain is not penetrated), open head injuries (in which the brain is penetrated by a foreign object), and brain bleeds or hematomas. Some injuries can cause a short-term loss of consciousness, a long-term loss of consciousness such as a coma, or may involve no loss of consciousness at all.
A “concussion” is one of the most common subtypes of traumatic brain injury. The usual mechanism of injury resulting in a concussion occurs when the head is thrown back and forth, and the brain also moves back and forth within the skull (also called a ‘coup contrecoup’ injury). This violent movement within the hard confines of the skull can cause serious injury to both points of impact on the brain. It should be noted that a person’s head does not need to physically strike anything for a serious brain injury to occur.
Signs of concussion from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can be read here.
We Can Help with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Law Cases
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury caused by the negligence of a third party, you should not have to face the recovery process alone. At GLP Attorneys, we have extensive experience dealing with brain injury cases and the many complex facets of these cases. We have developed relationships with leading experts in the fields most critical to brain injury recovery (neurosurgeons, vocational experts, investigators, economists, etc.) and we understand how to work with these experts to maximize your recovery.
Finding the right legal team is critical because the effects of a traumatic brain injury can last a lifetime. At GLP Attorneys, we are familiar with new developments in the brain injury field, such as “double impact” syndrome and the investigation and documentation of potential pituitary gland damage. Our legal teams work directly with psychologists and neurologists specializing in treating and documenting brain injuries. We bring our collective experience and past successes to every traumatic brain injury case within the firm.
If you or a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury, call one of our specializing attorneys for a free legal consultation to discuss how GLP Attorneys can assist.
The effects of a traumatic brain injury or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI or mTBI) can be devastating for a patient and their family. Brain injuries can affect a person’s cognition, including issues with short-term memory, concentration, organization, and communication. Some brain injuries can also cause marked changes in mood and personality, including increased agitation, anxiety, and depression. Many victims of brain injuries may also suffer from debilitating sensory sensitivities, such as newfound aversions to light, sound, and other stimuli.
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury often report that every part of their life is changed due to the injury, from their careers to their hobbies outside the home.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are over 1.7 million people who suffer from traumatic brain injuries each year. Of these, 275,000 people are hospitalized and 52,000 die. Selected facts about traumatic brain injuries can be read here. Washington State has made strides in recognizing the seriousness of traumatic brain injuries. In 2007, the State legislature created the Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Council. The council aims to bring together experts and resources from both the public and private sectors, and to provide support to victims of traumatic brain injuries.
If you have suffered a concussion or traumatic brain injury and are seeking legal representation, please call or email our attorneys for a free consultation
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