Suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury
If you were involved in a serious accident in which you received a swift blow to the head, you may have had to receive treatment for a traumatic brain injury. These injuries differ from other injuries to the brain in the way in which they were received. Trauma to head can cause a degree of injury to the brain that is not seen in other cases of brain injury.
These injuries can be caused by both blows to the head or an object being propelled through the skull and entering the brain. Traumatic brain injury can range from very mild to incredibly severe. Mild cases can be recovered from without a trace of the original injury but serious cases can result in vegetative states or comas.
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
It is of utmost importance that you can quickly spot the signs of traumatic brain injury, as acting swiftly can help reduce the amount of permanent damage. Symptoms include:
- Headache
- Confusion
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Tired eyes
- Ringing in the ears
- Disagreeable taste in the mouth
- Fatigue and lethargy
- Abrupt changes in sleep patterns
- Behavioral and mood changes
- Memory problems
- Difficulty concentrating
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has suffered traumatic brain injury as the result of another person’s negligence, contact the Wausau personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today at 800-242-2874 to discuss your legal rights and options.