The Impact of Brain Injuries from Accidents: Legal and Medical Perspectives

Many types of accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries. Sports, violence, car accidents, and even medical malpractice can lead to damage to the brain. When traumatic brain injuries are diagnosed, a victim may suffer debilitating, long-term adverse effects and TBIs can even lead to death. 

If you suffered a TBI or if someone you loved was diagnosed with a TBI as a result of an accident that was caused by the negligence of another party, then you may be able to take legal action to collect financial compensation. Filing a claim and being successful in obtaining the full amount of recovery for one’s damages can be complex especially when one is going through recovery. Victims who sustained TBIs in Florida can call the Tampa brain injury attorneys at Fulgencio Law for more information on how to file a claim and obtain the compensation they deserve. 

TBI Medical Repercussions

There are several types of TBI that can happen and each has its own medical implications. 

Closed Head 

As the most common of the different TBIs, a closed head injury happens when impact to the head causes the brain to shake inside the skull and smash against its sides. This can cause internal injuries to the brain tissue, but these injuries are not visible because they exist closed within the skull. Closed head injuries may lead to headaches, cognitive impairment, personality and mood changes, sleep disturbances, and more. It is imperative for the best health outcomes that early diagnosis and treatment take place.

Penetrating 

When an object pierces and enters the skull like a shard of glass cutting into the skull or a bullet pushing through, the damage is going to be more visible. The trauma and physical harm that these injuries can cause usually happen immediately and tend to be extensive.

Blast

The powerful pulse an explosion can produce has the potential to send pressure waves that can adversely impact the head and the brain inside. The physical harm that results from a blast head injury, can start out mild but become more pronounced and advanced with time making early diagnosis critical to recovery efforts.

Any injury to the brain can cause considerable damage and can affect one’s health and well-being over the long term. While it is possible for a TBI to cause minor symptoms all forms of trauma to the brain can lead to some amount of permanent physical defects. Full recovery from a TBI may not be possible.

Whether or not a TBI is determined to be mild, moderate, or severe, when a TBI happens by way of negligence, then financial recovery may be possible. Speaking with an attorney can help you understand what options you may have to take legal action.

Speak with an Attorney at Fulgencio Law Today

TBIs can disrupt life and decrease the quality of life immensely. When a TBI comes as the result of an accident caused by the negligence of another party, it could be possible for a victim to recover compensation for the losses they suffered.

For help with a brain injury claim in Florida, you are welcome to reach out and call a Tampa brain injury attorney at Fulgencio Law at (813) 463-0123 to schedule a free consultation.