Brain Injury Lawyer
Serving West Virginia and Ohio
What is TBI (traumatic Brain Injury) and how does it occur?
A disruption in the brain’s normal functioning is by definition a traumatic brain injury. It can occur from a blow to the head, a sudden jolt, or as the result of a whiplash injury common in auto accidents and contact sports. A traumatic brain injury may also be referred to as a “concussion.”
If I didn’t lose consciousness might I still be affected by a traumatic brain injury?
Absolutely. While some people will lose consciousness or get “knocked out” momentarily, you can still suffer a traumatic brain injury while maintaining consciousness. While you won’t necessarily see stars, most likely the head trauma will leave you with a dazed or confused feeling.
What are the symptoms of traumatic brain injury afterwards?
Though you may look and feel fine, the signs of a concussion are not always easily observed. Some, but not all of the following are likely to occur:
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Changes in sleeping patterns
- Changes in attention or concentration
- Persistent headaches
- Slowness in thinking, acting, or speaking
- Loss or decrease in sense of taste or smell
While some symptoms are likely to appear right away, others may take weeks to emerge.
It was just a bump on the head, do I really need to see a doctor?
Since all brain injuries are different, all recovery paths are different as well. Milder cases usually will result in full recovery, although some symptoms may continue to affect your day to day life for weeks. Persons who are suffering their second or more concussion may find it more difficult to recover. It is estimated that 15% of all traumatic brain injuries are never fully recovered.
I think I have a traumatic brain injury, what should I do?
First, seek immediate medical attention from a professional familiar with the treatment of people with traumatic brain injuries. DO NOT assume it will improve by itself. Then contact brain injury attorney Jim Leach for help protecting your rights.
What can Jim Leach do for me?
The law office of Jim Leach is familiar with the complexities involved when protecting the rights of someone who is suffering from a traumatic brain injury. His focus is first on listening to you, as a potential new client, and evaluating your legal situation. No two cases are alike, as he well knows. After years of dealing with insurance companies, he’s familiar with how they operate and how they determine the settlement and trial value of your individual case. Using his case management system, he and his associates can effectively gather and organize all the important information necessary in making your claim.
Our brain injury lawyers represent brain injury victims throughout West Virginia and Southern Ohio including the communities of Belpre, Marietta, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Athens, Jackson, Vienna, Morgantown, Charleston, Huntington, Ravenswood and Ripley.
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