A Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney Explains the Science Behind a Claim

1. May 15, 2017 A Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney Explains the Science Behind a Claim Image 1: A Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney Explains This Medical Condition Around 153 people die of a traumatic brain injury in the U.S. every day, and many more sustain head injuries with a profound affect on their futures. Many head injuries can even worsen to traumatic brain injuries. 1

2. If you or someone you love is wondering whether they have grounds to make a personal injury claim, understanding the science behind traumatic brain injuries may make that decision a little easier to make. Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury By far, the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries is falling. Around half of all head injuries occur in this way, with many happening in the workplace. The construction industry is particularly risky for falls, as workers tend to be doing their job at a height, or may fall down ladders or other equipment. Many other people suffer from TBI as a result of being struck in the head by objects, road traffic collisions, are shot, or are born with difficulties as a result of criminal negligence. Medical Facts About Traumatic Brain Injury Around three quarters of all head injuries result in a period of feeling sick or dizzy, or a short period of unconsciousness. These injuries tend not to have lasting effects on the body. More serious head injuries can cause longer periods of unconsciousness, as oxygen fails to reach the brain properly. Some people may experience wounds and bleeding to the head, depending on how the injury was sustained. An injury is considered a traumatic brain injury when it has long term consequences for a person, and was sustained as a result of external factors. Every patient’s experiences will be different, but it’s common for them to suffer from memory loss, cognitive difficulties (i.e. not being able to reason or understand simple math), and even some physical disabilities. How Can Traumatic Brain Injury Affect Someone’s Life If someone loses their ability to care for themselves, they’re likely to need support with showering, dressing, preparing meals and using the toilet for an extended period of time. Other people may not remember their family or the job they used to do, causing them to lose significant income if they can’t work. A loss of cognitive skills may also mean a person cannot do errands by themselves, and will always need someone with them when they go out. 2

3. People make personal injury claims to help them cope financially with these issues. A person can claim for loss of income, the cost of medical bills and ongoing care and support, and ask for additional funds as compensation for the pain and trauma they have experienced. If you think you need a traumatic brain injury attorney to help you make a claim, contact a reputable firm for more information. About D & Z Law Group, LLP: We’re a traumatic brain injury attorney firm with a long history of helping clients with brain injuries successfully seek compensation. We at D & Z Law Group are committed, genuine, and always fight aggressively on behalf of our clients. We proudly serve our clients from our office in Los Angeles, CA. Sources: Traumatic Brain Injury, Headway.org.uk Traumatic Brain Injury, MayoClinic.org 3