Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
More than a million people suffer traumatic brain injuries each year, and many of those people require medical treatment and hospitalization. In some cases, traumatic brain injury, or TBI, causes temporary or even permanent disability and adversely affects every aspect of a person's quality of life.
Traumatic brain injuries are categorized as either severe or mild. Severe TBI causes marked, easily observed symptoms. So-called "mild" TBI, however, can have a devastating impact on a person's life, despite the fact that the changes to the brain are subtle. Lawsuits involving these catastrophic injuries are often complex, and success requires an attorney who is skilled in investigation.
Cincinnati brain injury attorneys Donald C. Moore, Jr. and Daniel N. Moore have a long history of representing brain injured accident victims in and out of court, fighting to get them full compensation.
We invite you to contact our traumatic brain injury laywers in Cincinnati for a free initial case evaluation to review your case and learn about your legal options.
Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries are injuries to the brain caused by blunt trauma or a sudden impact. These types of injuries are common in traffic accidents and worksite accidents, though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists falls as being the cause of more than one-third of all TBI cases. A traumatic brain injury can cause a variety of side effects, which range from minor to severe. Some possible symptoms include:
- Loss of senses such as taste or smell
- Memory loss
- Loss of the ability to reason or communicate
- Concussion
- Loss of consciousness for a period of time
- Amnesia
- Inability to speak or write
- Coma
- Personality changes
- Depression
- Loss of emotional control
These are just a few of the more common TBI effects. There are many other less common problems associated with traumatic brain injury.
Warning Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion
A concussion is a specific type of traumatic brain injury caused by a sudden impact or blow to the head. Although concussions are mild at times, they are usually serious conditions that necessitate close monitoring for any side effects. Some warning signs of concussion include
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Vomiting or nausea
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Insomnia
- And other unusual behaviors
If you suspect that you or a loved one has suffered a concussion, you should seek medical treatment right away.
What Are the 4 Types of TBIs?
Traumatic brain injuries are typically categorized into one of four different categories:
- Concussions - These types of injuries tend to be more minor and often occur as a result of shaking, impact, or a sudden change in movement that causes the brain to shift inside of your skull.
- Contusions - This involves bruising of the brain tissue that is often caused by impact to the head.
- Penetrative Injuries - These injuries occur when an object pierces the skull and causes something such as the object, hair, skull, etc. to make contact with the brain.
- Anoxic Injuries - This occurs when the brain doesn't receive enough oxygen, which can result in parts of the brain dying; this can happen as a result of a blood clot, a stroke, heart attack, etc.
Within these categories injuries may be classified as mild, moderate or severe.
Monetary Damages for Traumatic Brain Injuries
A person who files a personal injury claim seeking compensation for a traumatic brain injury sustained in an accident may be entitled to several different types of damages. For instance, the accident victim may be able to recover the costs of medical treatment and hospitalization that occur because of the traumatic brain injury. Other types of damages that may be available through a personal injury action include:
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Loss of ability to perform normal activities
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
The Moore Law Firm is available to guide you through the lengthy, complicated proceedings involved in a personal injury claim. With more than 50 years of combined experience, we know how to get the results you need. Don't wait another moment before contacting us for help.
With more than 50 years of combined experience, our firm has the legal expertise you need. Contact us today to speak with our traumatic brain injury attorneys in Cincinnati about your claim.
Helpful Traumatic Brain Injury Resources
Since 1932, The Moore Law Firm has held a tradition of excellence when it comes to aiding those who have suffered due to negligence. We have compiled various pieces of helpful information below to help you understand more about your situation and how to move forward.
If you have been injured or have lost a loved one as a result of another person's negligence, you deserve to be fully compensated for your losses. The simple fact is that you should not be forced to pay the price for another person's careless or reckless actions.
The legal system gives you the right to seek justice for these wrongs — take advantage of your rights. The most effective step you can take to secure your right to fair compensation for your losses is to hire a Cincinnati personal injury attorney to advocate on your behalf and represent your case to the insurance company.