Monmouth County, NJ and Ocean County, NJ Injury Attorneys Define What is a Traumatic Brain Injury
Drazin & Warshaw Helps Victims of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Hazlet Recover Compensation for Economic and Non-Economic Losses
Although a traumatic brain injury is invisible to others, the effects that such an injury can have on a victim can be very visible and long-lasting. If you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic brain injury due to the negligence, recklessness, or willful acts of another party, you deserve to seek compensation from that party for your injury and damages, including costs of treatment, ongoing and future care costs, lost wages and earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
Because a traumatic brain injury can require treatment and care for the rest of an injured person’s life, pursuing a claim for compensation following a wrongfully-inflicted traumatic brain injury can be especially complicated. You only get one chance to hold the party or parties responsible for your traumatic brain injury accountable for compensation, so you must make sure that you are being fully compensated for not only your past and ongoing but also your future damages and expenses.
At Drazin & Warshaw, our traumatic brain injury attorneys have extensive experience helping injured victims recover maximum compensation after being injured through no fault of their own. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to learn more about your rights and options.
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can vary widely depending on whether you or a loved one have suffered a mild injury or a moderate-to-severe injury. Symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury include:
- Short loss of consciousness
- Feeling dazed, confused, or disoriented
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Speech problems
- Sleeping problems
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
- A bad taste in the mouth
- Changes to smell
- Sensitivity to light and/or sound
- Memory or concentration issues
- Mood changes
- Depression and/or anxiety
Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries can display the same symptoms of mild injuries, in addition to symptoms like seizures, dilated pupils, clear fluids draining from the ears or nose, inability to be awakened from sleep, weakness or numbness in the extremities, loss of coordination, agitation or combativeness, slurred speech, and coma or other consciousness disorders.
Treating a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries usually require prompt medical attention. A mild traumatic brain injury typically requires no more treatment other than rest and avoiding physical or cognitive activities (such as school or work) until cleared by a doctor. Over-the-counter medication can be used to relieve headaches and other pains. Victims of mild traumatic brain injuries should also be monitored for persistent or worsening symptoms.
A moderate to severe traumatic brain injury will usually require more significant medical intervention, such as:
- Medications, including diuretics to reduce pressure on the brain, anti-seizure drugs, and coma-inducing drugs if the brain is not receiving sufficient blood and oxygen
- Surgery, such as to remove blood clots, repair skull fractures, stop bleeding, and open a window in the skull to relieve pressure on the brain
- Rehab, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, vocational rehab, and mental health therapy
How Drazin & Warshaw Help You and Your Family Secure a Financial Recovery After Suffering a TBI Through No Fault of Your Own
At Drazin & Warshaw, we are dedicated to ensuring that you receive the full amount of financial resources you will need for your treatment and care after you suffer a traumatic brain injury due to the fault of another party. Our attorneys have experience pursuing claims involving traumatic brain injuries, so we are familiar with the damages and expenses that TBI victims will incur. Our firm also works with medical and financial experts to conclusively show the extent of your injury, the impacts it has had and will have on your life moving forward, and the financial losses you will incur into the future, including lost wages and income, medical expenses for treatment, and other personal care you may require as a result of disabilities or other difficulties imposed on you by your injury. Our firm aggressively negotiates for a full and fair settlement of your claim, and if necessary we are fully prepared to take your claim to trial and to advocate on your behalf to get the result you need and deserve.
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with the New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys at Drazin & Warshaw Today
A traumatic brain injury can leave you with lifelong difficulties and disabilities; as a result, you may end up needing expensive medical and personal care for the rest of your life. When your traumatic brain injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or willfully wrongful actions, let Drazin & Warshaw fight to get you the compensation you need for your care. Contact us today to set up a no-obligation consultation with a traumatic brain injury attorney to discuss your legal rights and options.
Frequently Asked Questions about Traumatic Brain Injuries in Monmouth County, NJ and Middlesex County, NJ
FAQ: What compensation might I or a loved one be entitled to for a traumatic brain injury?If you or a family member have suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s careless, reckless, or willfully wrongful actions, you may be entitled to recover compensation for damages such as past and future medical care (including long-term personal care), lost wages for missed work during your recovery, lost earning capacity if your brain injury prevents you from returning to your old job and you suffer a reduction in your income as a result, pain and suffering, and lost quality of life.
FAQ: I suffered a traumatic brain injury in a bicycle or motorcycle accident when I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover compensation?
Potentially yes. Even if another motorist or party was responsible for causing your bicycle or motorcycle accident, that party may argue that you contributed to or were partially at fault for your traumatic brain injury if it can be shown that wearing a helmet would have prevented or reduced the risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury. Under New Jersey’s modified comparative negligence rules, you can still recover compensation provided you are not found more than 50 percent responsible, while your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault that you bear for your injuries.
