Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most common injuries in young men aged 15 to 24, though the elderly and the very young often suffer these brain injuries as well. Most traumatic brain injuries are the result of a vehicle accident, gunshot wound, sports trauma, or child abuse. If you or a loved one have experienced a TBI you should contact a North Carolina traumatic brain injury lawyer immediately. You or they may be entitled to monetary damages.

Most cases of traumatic brain injury involve an accident or deliberate act, or arise out of negligence. The effects of brain injury can leave victims with serious physical complications including, but not limited to, broken or slurred speech, impaired mobility, frequent and severe head pain, seizures, and impaired vision. Brain injury victims require extensive medical care, and may never fully recover from their injury. Any traumatic brain injury case should be handled by experienced legal representation.

Some traumatic brain injuries can occur from internal wounds, so it is always important to undergo a thorough medical examination if a head injury has occurred. Never sign any forms or agree to a settlement before speaking to a qualified injury attorney first. Often, victims in accidents are taken advantage of by other parties, including their own insurance companies, who often try to undervalue the monetary value of their clients' cases.

Another frequent incident resulting in a traumatic brain injury is called anoxia. Anoxia occurs when the brain is completely deprived of oxygen for an extended period of time. Anoxia can result in severe brain damage and lifelong medical problems. The most frequent cases of anoxic traumatic brain injuries occur in victims of near-drowning and heart attacks. Anoxia can also occur in infants and newborns during birthing.