Sacramento Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

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Traumatic brain injuries can be one of the most devastating events that a family can face. The impact of this type of injury on your family member is evident, and the long-term effect on both you and the injured person can sometimes last a lifetime.

If you sustained severe head trauma in an accident in Sacramento, you might benefit from the assistance of an experienced attorney. Our law firm has handled TBI cases like yours since 1982. To receive free, friendly advice from one of our injury lawyers, call (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 today.

Read more below on traumatic brain injuries.

In this article:

• What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
• Most Common Causes of Head Injury in Sacramento 
• Can I Claim Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
• Symptoms of a Severe Head Injury
• How Long After a Brain Injury Do Symptoms Appear?
• Brain Injury Lawyers in Sacramento
• Family and Patient Resources for TBI
• Traumatic Brain Injury FAQs

A head injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common consequence of injury-related accidents. The significant forces involved in serious accidents can produce the apparent results of major head trauma and the less obvious but more frequent results of concussions, minor TBIs, and long-term head injury symptoms.

A brain injury is generally caused by trauma to the head resulting in brain and skull damage. Such trauma often results from a wide array of serious accidents, including:

• Bicycle Accidents
• Car Wrecks
• Construction Site Accidents
• Motorcycle Crashes
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Slip and Falls
• Truck Collisions

Closed head injuries may not produce visible traumas. Still, they can cause long-term, even permanent symptoms, including headaches, short and long-term memory loss, irritability and mood swings, and loss of cognitive functions.

The injured person often may be unaware of these changes or may only be vaguely aware that "something" is wrong. It is often the case that the injured person's family and friends may be the first to realize that something significant occurs.

In any injury accident involving a blow to the head, the person and his/her family, friends, and co-workers should be alert for any changes in the injured person's mental or emotional status. Significant or lasting changes should be reported promptly to a physician.

Even in those instances where a direct blow to the head has not occurred, it is wise to be careful. It has been shown, for example, that acceleration/deceleration injuries can be caused to the brain in cases where rapid speed changes occurred, even if there was no apparent striking of the head on other objects -- the medical evidence is that the brain can be "bruised" in these instances merely by impacting the inside of the skull when a sudden speed change happens.

A traumatic brain injury can only be properly evaluated with the input of experienced medical personnel, including neuropsychologists, neurologists, and neuroradiologists.

In the video below, doctors from the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab discuss how a traumatic brain injury is treated with new technology and treatments.

For more information about traumatic brain injuries, you may wish to visit these websites:

• American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
• American Board of Professional Neuropsychology
• Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
• National Library of Medicine Traumatic Brain Injury Bibliography
• Neuropsychology Central
• Traumatic Brain Injury Perspectives Network

How long does it take to recover from a TBI?

The rate of improvement varies for each person. The fastest improvement typically happens in the first six months after the initial injury. The injured person will likely think and move better during this time. As time progresses, the recovery speed will slow down. However, the person may continue to improve for years following the injury. For this reason, doctors recommend that those suffering from a brain injury maintain their brain health for the rest of their lives. Brain health is maintained through healthy behaviors such as diet and exercise while avoiding drugs and alcohol.

What are the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury?

Brain function can be temporarily impaired even after a minor head injury, such as a concussion. This injury can lead to complications like headaches, fatigue, dizziness, depression, and memory issues. These symptoms can last months or years after a head injury. Those who have suffered severe brain injury typically have long-term complications that can affect their personality and their ability to lead independent lives. Even with family support and rehabilitation, brain injury survivors are likely to face challenging and uncertain futures.

What is the most common type of brain injury?

The most common type of traumatic brain injury is a concussion. A concussion occurs when there is trauma to the brain from a sudden movement change or impact. The cranial nerves in the brain may be damaged, and the blood vessels may stretch.

At our law firm, we have handled many TBI cases and are experienced in the legal steps of proving and evaluating traumatic brain injury cases. 

If you believe that you or a family member may have suffered a TBI due to another person's negligence, you should seek immediate medical care for the injury. From there, you should contact an experienced Sacramento traumatic brain injury lawyer for legal assistance.

Call us at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 for a free case evaluation. Our compassionate team of brain injury attorneys will provide free, friendly advice and discuss your options for financial recovery.

We are members of the Brain Injury Association of America.

Editor’s Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 8.24.22]

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