Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and even more difficult to prove because often the effects are subtle and not readily visible. Thinking that you look “normal”, others may be skeptical of your injury, but you know and feel that cognitively you’re not the same. Something has changed, and it can be frightening and frustrating.

If you or a loved one have suffered a life-changing traumatic brain injury because of the negligence of someone else, speaking with an attorney, like Jay Jackson, can make all the difference in protecting your legal rights, helping answer the many questions you may have and solving the real-world problems arising from your injury so that you can focus on getting the care and rehabilitation you will need now and into the future.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury as a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. A TBI can cause symptoms which manifest immediately after the injury, or it can slowly the develop and become noticeable only with time.

I you or a loved one has suffered a blow to the head, look for these signs and symptoms of a TBI:

· Loss of consciousness

· Feeling dazed, confused or disoriented (“out of it”)

· Headache

· Nausea or vomiting

· Fatigue or drowsiness

· Agitation or unusual behaviors

· Slurring speech

· Dizziness and loss of balance or coordination

· Blurred vision

· Ringing in the ears

· Sensitivity to light or sound

· Memory or concentration problems

· Word-finding difficulties

· Mood changes

· Feeling depressed or anxious

· Convulsions or seizures

· Inability to awaken from sleep

· Weakness or numbness of extremities

· The most common causes of traumatic brain injuries:

· Falls (Particularly for the youngest and oldest age groups)

· Motor vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, truck)

· Workplace accidents (construction)

· Military service

· Nursing home accidents, neglect, and abuse

· Sports and recreation accidents

A traumatic brain injury can change your life, raising difficult questions and challenging problems. Jay Jackson understands the challenges that TBI victims and their families face and can explain your legal rights and the applicable law, and investigate your accident to determine if there is sufficient evidence to make a claim against the person or company that caused your injury.