Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Traumatic brain injury can result from serious blow or jolt to the head which causes the brain to collide with the skull. The collision with the skull causes damage to the brain.

In mild cases there maybe temporary dysfunction of the brain cells until they repair themselves. A more serious brain injury may cause more serious physical damage to the brain such as bleeding, bruising and sheering of the brain tissue. This type of damage to the brain can cause long term disability and in some cases death.

A TBI can have a wide-range effect on the accident victims physical and psychological well being. The signs and symptoms of a TBI may show up right after the injury or may take several days, even weeks to appear.

Mild traumatic brain injuries usually require little or no treatment other than resting and in some cases taking an mild pain reliever to treat headaches. Even in cases of a mild brain injury, the person with the injury should be watched closely and follow up with their physician in case symptoms persist or worsen.

Immediate emergency care

In cases of a moderate or severe TBI, medical attention should be sought immediately after the accident. Emergency care focuses on oxygen and blood being supplied to the brain, relieving any pressure on the brain, maintaining adequate blood pressure levels and trying to prevent any further injuries to the brain.

Additional treatments in the emergency room or intensive care unit of a hospital will focus on minimizing secondary damage due to inflammation, bleeding or reduced oxygen supply to the brain.

Financial Effects

The financial effects of a severe traumatic brain injury can be devastating. Many times victims of a severe traumatic brain injury are unable to function properly on their own after their accident and could require daily assistance. The simplest of takes become difficult.

If a loved one has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury as the result of someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation to assist in the care of your loved one. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, Ltd., will see that you receive the maximum amount of compensation under Illinois law.

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