FAQs Category: Traumatic Brain Injury

Every year, roughly 288,000 Americans stay in the hospital for traumatic brain injuries, according to reports from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. That’s greater than 20 times the number of hospitalizations for spinal cord injuries. The leading causes of fatal traumatic brain injuries are motor vehicle accidents, suicides, and falls. Most non-fatal TBI injuries stem from falls and […]

The Mayo Clinic divides brain injuries into three distinct categories: mild, moderate, and severe. Even “mild” TBIs can require a victim to undergo extensive rehabilitation and might cause permanent impairments. If you have suffered a brain injury, or even if you simply suspect you suffered a brain injury, seek professional medical care immediately. Symptoms are not always […]

In a word, yes. A doctor may diagnose your concussion as “mild” because they are rarely life-threatening. Still, a concussion can have serious consequences, such as: Loss of memory/amnesia Reduced consciousness Neurological effects including loss of vision, change in speech, and muscle weakness Changes in mental health, including slower thinking, trouble concentrating, and disorientation. In […]

There are two principal ways to sustain a brain injury. Acquired brain injury (ABI): Brought about by lack of oxygen or another internal factor. Traumatic brain injury (TBI): Incurred through external factors, including: Hitting an object or getting struck by an object Experiencing an abrupt and violent jolt or shake Getting hit by an object that pierces […]

Traumatic brain injuries are often hard to identify. For a valid mTBI diagnosis, patients need at least one of the following symptoms. Disorientation Confusion Amnesia of events that happened near the time of the injury Neurological or neuropsychological problems Scoring a minimum of 13 on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Brain damage from an injury takes […]

The treatment you can expect for your brain injury depends on the injury’s severity level, as well as the symptoms you are dealing with. Generally, doctors use three common treatments to address traumatic brain injury: Medication. Unfortunately, expensive medications can put a strain on your finances. Depending on the specifics of your brain injury, you […]

A traumatic brain injury harms the structure of the brain, making it difficult, if not impossible, to function as expected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a traumatic brain injury affects the manner you think and your perceptions of taste, smell, and other sensations. They can impact your speech and your cognitive […]

Many times after a mild TBI, the brain works to repair brain tissue and other damage. Combined with medical treatment, many TBI sufferers can heal in a relatively short time. Moderate to severe brain injuries are not always so fortunate, however. Many times specific parts of the brain can’t repair, resulting in long-term or even […]

Any negligent party can be at-fault and liable for damages relating to your brain injury. Of course, you must prove negligence by showing the following: The defendant owed the defendant a legal “duty of care.” The defendant did not exercise reasonable care. The action or inaction of the defendant caused the injuries suffered by the […]

When you contact Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC, you’ll talk with a skilled and compassionate Duluth brain injury lawyer with experience handling traumatic brain injury cases. We’ll answer all of your questions and let you know your rights under the law. Also, we’ll outline your options going forward. Once we begin working together, we’ll launch […]