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Have You Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in St. Louis?
With decades of collective experience and nearly $2 billion in verdicts and settlements in the past year, the brain injury attorneys at The Simon Law Firm P.C. are prepared to help head injury victims across St. Louis. We are experienced in cases involving brain injuries and understand their effect on your life, career, and relationships. With decades of collective experience and nearly $2 billion in verdicts and settlements in the past year, the injury attorneys at The Simon Law Firm P.C. are prepared to help head injury victims across St. Louis.
Why Having a Brain Injury Attorney Is Crucial
Brain injury cases can be very complex; that’s why it is essential to consult a traumatic brain injury lawyer before pursuing your TBI lawsuit. Expert legal help from a team of attorneys can be the difference between winning and losing a claim.
The Simon Law Firm, P.C. has the experience and resources you need on your side. With our network of medical experts who can evaluate the traumatic brain injury, we can present a strong case at trial. Our familiarity and skill in brain injury suits will ensure you have the best chance to recover compensation for your pain and suffering and past and future medical costs.
We do all that is necessary to ensure your interests are protected. Our experienced team of attorneys has demonstrated a record of competence, ability, and stability to be there for you and your family in these stressful times.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
The brain is one of the human body’s largest and most complex organs. It is the command center for the human nervous system. It is the seat of intelligence, personality, interpreter of senses, initiator of movement, and behavior controller. The brain sits in a pool of fluid called cerebrospinal fluid, which acts as a cushion, dulling the force sustained by the brain in the event of an impact. Regardless of this cushion, injuries still occur due to severe impact sustained during traumatic events such as a car crash, truck wreck, or motorcycle accident.
TBIs are often avoidable, though. Common causes include surgical errors, defective products, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, birth injuries, chemical exposure, and machinery failures. Whether the injury is a concussion or coma, a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury comes with lifelong consequences—for the victims and their families.
Traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging physical and psychological effects. Depending on its severity, symptoms of a traumatic brain injury may include:
Physical Symptoms
- Loss of consciousness (for a few moments, minutes, or hours) or a coma
- A persistent state of being dazed, confused, or disoriented
- Convulsions or seizures
- Fluid draining from the nose or ears
- Headache or headache that worsens
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Dilated pupils
- Problems with speech or slurred speech
- Difficulty sleeping
- Sleeping more than usual
- Dizziness or loss of balance and/or coordination
- Weakness or numbness
Sensory symptoms
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Changes in the ability to smell
- Sensitivity to light or sound
Cognitive or mental symptoms
- Profound confusion
- Personality changes
- Agitation, combativeness or other unusual behavior
- Memory or concentration problems
- Mood changes or mood swings
- Feeling depressed or anxious
Every patient is unique. Not everyone has the same symptoms, and they may present differently in different people.
It is essential to have any symptoms of brain injury evaluated immediately by an appropriate healthcare provider versed in diagnosing and treating brain injuries. The Simon Law Firm can help you navigate this road. Children may not be able to communicate symptoms of brain injury; therefore, even if you think you and your child did not sustain any injuries following an accident, you should still see a physician as soon as possible to make sure.
What Is the Treatment for TBIs?
While there is little that can be done to reverse the initial damage, there are steps that can be taken to stabilize the patient and prevent future injury. This means medical attention will focus on ensuring the patient receives oxygen, maintains blood flow, and controls blood pressure. The patient may undergo further diagnosis using X-rays and C.T. scans. Due to the irreversible nature of many TBIs, treatment focuses on rehabilitation.
What is the Prognosis for TBI Victims?
According to The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, approximately half of patients who suffer from a severe head injury, such as a TBI, will need surgery to remove or repair hematomas or contusions. Patients will likely suffer from long-term disabilities following the injury—problems with thinking, memory, and reasoning, as well as issues with sensory processing, communication, or behavioral health.
Contact the Personal Injury Lawyers at The Simon Law Firm
If you or someone you love has sustained a TBI, schedule a free consultation with our St. Louis attorneys today. We will help simplify the process and give you the personalized support you deserve. Call 314-241-2929 or fill out our online contact form.
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