In the past few months, several celebrities have made headlines following accidents that included some type of head injury. Bam Margera suffered a concussion after being hit in the head with baseball bat. Skating champion Evan Lysacek suffered a mild concussion while practicing a dance routine on a reality show. Vin Scully, play-by-play announcer for the LA Dodgers suffered a mild head injury as a result of falling in his own home. Fortunately, none of these people sustained any serious effects from their head injuries, but concussions are still considered a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Simply put, you can be diagnosed with a TBI if there is damage to your brain due to an injury. More specifically, a TBI is the result of a violent blow or jolt to your head that causes your brain to shift and hit the inside of your skull. Not surprisingly, being stabbed or shot in the head is also considered a traumatic brain injury. There are both mild and serious forms of TBI ranging from a mild concussion to permanent problems such as speech and motor dysfunction.
Traumatic brain injuries can occur as the result of a variety of accidents such as:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Horse Riding Accidents
- Construction accidents
- Dangerous premises and slip/fall accidents
- Sports injuries
Being involved in any type of accident that leaves you or a loved one with some form of TBI can be upsetting, and in some cases, life-changing. It is only right that the individuals or corporations responsible for your accident be held accountable. If your TBI is more than just a mild concussion, you and your family are likely to incur large medical bills. Not being able to work any longer due to your TBI could have severe financial repercussions for your family, as well. The last thing you will want to be dealing with is an insurance company who won’t have your best interests in mind.
Having an experienced and knowledgeable traumatic brain injury attorney helping you and your family deal with all the responsible parties, including their attorneys and insurance companies, is as vital as having the right doctors on your side. Whether you were injured in a horse riding accident or slip and fall on someone else’s property, the right TBI attorney will have the resources necessary to ensure you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries and all other aspects your claim.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to the negligence of others, please visit Goldblatt & Associates, P.C. online today to schedule your consultation.
