Brain Injuries

Riverside Brain Injury Attorney

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disruption in the normal function of the brain caused by an external force. This can result from a blow, bump, or jolt to the head or a penetrating injury that affects brain tissue. TBIs can range from mild (a brief change in mental status or consciousness) to severe (an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury). The severity and symptoms of a TBI depend on the part of the brain that is affected and the extent of the damage.

Common types of TBIs include:

  • Concussion: A concussion is the mildest form of TBI, often caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking. Symptoms include headache, confusion, dizziness, and sometimes temporary loss of consciousness.
  • Contusion: A contusion is a bruise on the brain tissue, usually resulting from a direct impact to the head. It causes symptoms similar to a concussion but can also involve localized bleeding in the brain.
  • Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI): DAI is caused by strong rotational forces or severe shaking, leading to extensive tearing of nerve tissues throughout the brain. Symptoms vary widely and can include prolonged loss of consciousness and significant impairments in various brain functions.
  • Hematoma: A hematoma involves a collection of blood outside of blood vessels, compressing brain tissue. Types include subdural, epidural, and intracerebral hematomas, each causing symptoms like headache, vomiting, and loss of consciousness.
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage: An intracerebral hemorrhage is bleeding within the brain tissue itself, often resulting from trauma or high blood pressure. Symptoms are similar to those of hematomas and can include sudden neurological deficits.
  • Penetrating Injury: A penetrating injury occurs when an object pierces the skull and enters the brain tissue. The symptoms vary widely depending on the location and extent of the damage.
  • Second Impact Syndrome: Second impact syndrome happens when a person sustains a second concussion before the first one has fully healed, leading to rapid and severe brain swelling. Symptoms include rapid deterioration in cognitive and physical abilities, often with catastrophic consequences.

What Causes Brain Injuries?

What causes traumatic brain injuries? Many different types of accidents can result in these devastating injuries. From athletes to construction workers, serious head injuries are a real danger and the impact can be devastating. Anyone can suffer a traumatic brain injury.

Some types of accidents that often result in brain injuries include, although they are not limited to:

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury

How do you know if you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury?

Common symptoms of brain injury after the fact might include:

  • Confusion / agitation
  • Changes in cognition
  • Fuzzy / foggy vision
  • Increased fatigue
  • Numbness in extremities
  • Weakness
  • Lack of coordination
  • Seizures
  • Severe migraine headaches
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Slurred speech
  • Inability to focus
  • Ringing ears
  • Strange tastes in the mouth
  • Light sensitivity / sound sensitivity
  • Memory loss
  • Changes in mood or behavior including increased aggression or impatience
  • Extreme anxiety
  • Depression

Sometimes these types of injuries can be tough to diagnose. Symptoms may not show up immediately: They could begin to occur days, weeks, or even months after the event of the accident. For this reason, proving the injury can be difficult.

It is necessary that you consult an experienced and knowledgeable brain injury lawyer in Riverside or San Bernardino who understands these types of cases and can protect your rights with excellence. At Bostwick & Peterson, LLP, we handle TBI cases throughout the Inland Empire. Call now to learn how we can help.

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Another brain injury that can have devastating consequences is Hypoxic/anoxic brain injury which is caused by restricted oxygen flow to brain tissue and can result in brain cell damage and conditions such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). When medical professionals fail to act within the accepted standard of care during pregnancy and childbirth they greatly increase the chance for life-altering birth injuries like HIE.

Call Us for a Free Consultation at (951) 435-8229

At Bostwick & Peterson, LLP, we understand the profound impact a traumatic brain injury can have on your life and the lives of your loved ones. Our experienced legal team is dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of a brain injury claim, ensuring that you receive the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional suffering. By entrusting us with your case, you can focus on your recovery while we tirelessly advocate for your rights and work towards securing a brighter future for you and your family.

For more information, please contact our office as soon as possible. We can help you protect your rights and interests after a serious injury. Our team has recovered more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Contact us at (951) 435-8229 for a free case review.

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