Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries
As a Tucson and Phoenix personal injury law firm, part of our job is to educate the public on accident and injury related issues. Recently we have been retained by a number of clients on traumatic brain injury cases. Some of these cases involve car accident injuries and others involve traumatic brain injuries from a blow to the head during some other type of activity. All are due to the negligence of another party. While traumatic brain injuries can range from mild to severe, it is important to know exactly what a traumatic brain injury is and what to do when one occurs.
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders, traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. This can be the result of an object suddenly and violently coming into contact with the head, or when an object actually pierces the skull and enters the brain tissue.
Symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury include:
- Headache
- Lightheadedness
- Blurred vision or tired eyes
- Ringing in the ears
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Fatigue or lethargy
- Behavioral or mood changes
- Trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking
People with a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury may display the above symptoms along with those listed below:
- Headache that gets worse or does not go away
- Dilation of one or both pupils
- Slurred speech
- Weakness or numbness
- Loss of coordination
- Restlessness or agitation
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are car accidents and falls. Zanes Law attorneys represent people who have been injured in both types of accidents. So if you receive a traumatic brain injury or a personal injury from a car accident or any other event, call the personal injury attorneys at Zanes Law, a leading personal injury and car accident law firm, at 520-777-7777 or 866-430-2585 for a free initial evaluation.