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Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are defined as a blow or jolt to the
head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts
to the head result in traumatic brain injuries. The severity of such brain injuries may range from
"mild," i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to "severe," i.e., an extended
period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. A TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) can result in
short or long-term problems with independent function.
Traumatic brain injuries
are more common than you may think!
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◊ Every 21 seconds, someone in the United States sustains a traumatic brain
injury.
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◊ 1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury
every year.
Many of these injuries do not require a sty in the hospital, yet they
result in impairments so profound, that lives are forever changed.
Traumatic brain injuries
can be caused by many things:
Some symptoms of a brain
injury:
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◊ Persistent
headaches,
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◊ poor memory,
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◊ poor concentration,
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◊ poor organizational
ability,
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◊ poor decision
making,
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◊ slow speech,
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◊ slow reading,
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◊ confusion,
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◊ neck pain,
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◊ lack of
energy,
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◊ change in sleep
patterns,
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◊ loss of balance,
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◊ sensitivity to
light,
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◊ blurred vision,
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◊ loss of senses,
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◊ ringing in the ears,
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◊ loss of sex drive,
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◊ and mood changes
If you
suspect you or a loved one
has suffered a traumatic brain injury:
Get medical attention from a doctor (i.e. neurologist
or neurosurgeon) who specializes in brain injuries. As with most other injuries, if you have
been injured, you require medical treatment, but unlike many other traumas, in the case of
brain damage, the longer the delay between the injury and the rehabilitation, the more
difficult the problems are to treat with the risk that they might become
permanent.
You need a lawyer who
handles brain injuries to adequately analyze all the intricacies involved and protect your
rights to be fully compensated for your damages.
Do not make any type of statement
or sign any papers without first consulting with us
Anything said or signed can be used against you and may prevent you from
receiving compensation that you may have otherwise been able to
receive.
Contact Us
if you have been injured. It is important that you act promptly as
certain statutes of limitations apply and you can lose your rights to be compensated.
The initial review of your case and the consultation is free. We look forward to working with you
and we know you will be pleased with our services.
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We build relationships.
It gives us a genuine satisfaction to meet and help you
in some meaningful way.
The entire staff of the McDermott and McDermott Law
Firm is knowledgeable and sensitive to your needs. Their focus is on making the process as
comfortable as possible.
◊ They explain everything
to you,
◊ keep you
informed,
◊ include you in the
decision making process,
◊ and always return your
phone calls.
Your matter is handled as expeditiously as possible
without compromising your rights.
Check our Resources area, there you will find links
to many helpful services.
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