Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers
Austin Personal Injury
Traumatic brain injury is often referred to by degree of injury such as mild or severe. The degree refers only to the acute phase of the injury and is based on loss of consciousness, if any. Although a person may be diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury it is important to remember that this does not mean the symptoms of the injury are not severe. Depending on the person’s physical, mental, or emotional predisposition, even a so called minor brain injury where there was no loss of consciousness can leave devastating injuries. In Austin, brain injuries most commonly result from car accidents. Other accidents that can result in traumatic brain injury include slip and fall, acts of violence, workplace accidents, and sports injury. If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence of another seek the qualified counsel of an Austin personal injury lawyer right away.
Traumatic Brain Injury occurs when the brain rapidly accelerates or decelerates, such as in an automobile crash. The resulting force causes the brain to strike the hard skull with enough force to bruise the brain and sometimes create small tears in brain tissue. Swelling, which is a normal part of the healing process, poses a major problem to brain injuries. The brain is tightly encased in the skull leaving little room for the swelling. The pressure from the swelling can damage the structures in the brain responsible for breathing control and heart rate.
If you have been in an Austin area automobile accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, or have had a sports injury you should be aware of the signs of Traumatic Brain Injury:
- Frequent headaches
- Unusually and easily fatigued
- Easily angered or irritated
- Become depressed easily
- Frequent night waking
- Difficulty concentrating
- Easily distracted
- Difficulty completing tasks
If you have been in an accident and are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Another type of brain injury called anoxic brain injury occurs when the oxygen supply to the brain has been cut off for too long causing damage. These types of brain injury are more commonly seen in diving and swimming accidents, surgical complications, and any accident that causes the supply of oxygen to be cut off from the brain for an extended period of time.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic or anoxic brain injury due to the negligence of others call the offices of Carabin & Shaw today. We can help you understand your rights and guide you through the next steps in your case. Brain injuries are often devastating to families and major medical expenses are often the reality of such injuries. Let our experience get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Call our offices today to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
