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Brain
Damage
The brain is the primary center for regulating and coordinating all
body activities. Essential to the regulation and coordination of these
body activities is the transmission to the brain of oxygen obtained
through air inhaled and exhaled during the act of respiration. Traumatic
birth injuries is a broad description which is used to describe both
avoidable and unavoidable mechanical and anoxic trauma to the brain
of an infant during labor and delivery.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): It can occur in a variety of ways.
TBI can occur when there is a rapid acceleration and/or deceleration
of the brain as in whiplash. This type of injury is sometimes referred
to as a "closed head injury." Traumatic Brain Injuries
can also result when the head comes into contact with another object
as in a motorcycle accident, auto accident or a blow to the head.
The injuries that result from Traumatic Brain Injury can be long
lasting and sometimes difficult to prove, especially when there
are no outward physical manifestations of the injury. In fact, a
mild traumatic brain injury can be sustained, yet routine neurological
examinations will be normal.
Someone who has suffered Traumatic Brain Injuries or any type of
brain damage may experience physical, cognitive and behavioral problems.
Physical symptoms that result from Traumatic Brain Injuries include
lethargy, fatigue, headache, vision problems, and sleep disturbance.
Cognitive problems that may be due to any type of brain damage or
brain injury include inability to concentrate or pay attention,
difficulty with memory, difficulty with planning, and trouble either
understanding or producing speech. Behavior problems resulting from
Traumatic Brain Injuries include, mood swings, irritability, and
lack of inhibition. Many of these problems may be attributed to
depression, when they are in fact a result of some sort of brain
injury or brain damage. This is especially true in instances of
mild traumatic brain injury since there may be little other evidence
of physical injury.
For that reason it can be hard for a person who has suffered a
traumatic brain injury to recover adequate damages for their injuries.
It can be difficult to prove the lasting physical effects of any
type of brain injury or brain damage to the satisfaction of a judge
or jury when there are no apparent physical injuries and when neurological
exams return normal results.
Because of this, it is a good idea to consult with a serious personal
injury attorney or law firm who has experience with traumatic brain
injury or brain damage cases. An attorney with prior experience
in this area is more likely to be aware of the multitude of long-term
effects that can plague a Traumatic Brain Injury victim. He or she
also has experience with effective methods of proving the impact
of these injuries.
It is prudent to have the assistance of an experienced personal
injury attorney who has significant expertise in the presentation
of brain injury claims. He or she will know the best experts to
evaluate and present your claim.
Call our attorneys now for a free phone consultation at 212-750-4949 or fill out the Contact us form.
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