Brain Injury Overview
A tragic injury that results from the brain being driven into the side of the skull by a sudden blow, shaking force, or “whiplash” is called traumatic brain injury. As a result of this impact, Indiana brain injury victims who suffer severe head trauma may experience bruising and swelling of the brain and, in some extreme cases, suffer from torn blood vessels in the brain that cause intracranial bleeding. The Brain Injury Association of America reports that 1.4 million people sustain a brain injury every year in the United States. If you have suffered an Indiana brain injury, contact an Indianapolis brain injury lawyer at Stewart & Stewart. We have the experience and compassion it takes to get you through these complicated times.
The damages that can result from an Indiana brain injury are numerous, and the severities of the damages vary as well. Symptoms such as dizziness, loss of balance, headaches, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, loss of sensation, appetite and mood changes, and loss of coordination can occur as a result of a traumatic brain injury and should not be ignored.
To further prevent any permanent, irreversible damage to the head that can become life-threatening, you should consult a physician and then—get an Indiana brain injury lawyer from Stewart & Stewart Attorneys who will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.
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Mild brain injury vs. moderate/severe brain injury
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, symptoms of an Indiana brain injury can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of damage the brain has sustained. However, no matter the severity of the head injury, you should also contact your doctor.
An Indiana brain injury victim who suffers from mild head trauma usually remains conscious, but can experience a brief loss of consciousness.
Symptoms for a mild brain injury include:
- headache
- confusion
- lightheadedness
- dizziness
- blurred vision or tired eyes
- ringing in the ears
- bad taste in the mouth
- fatigue or lethargy
- a change in sleep patterns
- behavioral or mood changes
- trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking
An Indiana brain injury victim who suffers from a moderate or severe head injury will share similar symptoms to mild victims, but will experience other serious symptoms as well.
Other symptoms include:
- a headache that gets worse or does not go away
- repeated vomiting or nausea
- convulsions or seizures
- an inability to awaken from sleep
- dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes
- slurred speech
- weakness or numbness in the extremities
- loss of coordination
- increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation
No matter the severity of your Indiana brain injury, the stressful effects on a person with a head trauma are great. The concern of costly medical bills, grueling rehabilitation sessions, and any possible long-term problems that could change your quality of life, can weigh heavily on your mind.
Long-term problems can include:
- paralysis
- loss of sensation
- loss of coordination
- loss of intellectual capacity
- loss of body function
- inability to interact
You have the right to be concerned, but you also have the right to seek compensation for your Indiana brain injury. If you have any of these symptoms, contact a Indiana injury attorney at Stewart & Stewart immediately.
For more information or support, please visit the Brain Injury Association of America.
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