Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 1.4 million Americans suffer a brain injury every year. "Brain injury" is a term that encompasses everything from mild concussions to serious trauma. Symptoms may be subtle or obvious. Some of these brain injuries are the result of an accident. There are a number of different situations that can give rise to a brain injury, but some of the more common ones that give rise to lawsuits are Motor Vehicle Accidents and Medical Malpractice.

The Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys of Miller Weisbrod Olesky, Attorneys At Law represent clients nationwide who have suffered severe Traumatic Brain Injuries(TBIs) due to the negligence of others. From serious car accidents to workplace accidents, we put our experience and resources to work to achieve maximum compensation on behalf of our clients.

To discuss your case in a free initial consultation, contact our firm today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced lawyers.

As experienced Personal Injury Attorneys, we understand the devastating, often life-long impact TBIs can have on individuals and their families. We take a proactive approach to ensure our clients' immediate and future needs are covered by any verdict or settlement.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) happen with a sudden impact or trauma to the head. This trauma causes damage to the brain. Whether the head injury is minor, moderate or severe, it can result in disruptions to a normal functioning brain and is a very serious medical condition.

Brain bruises, cranial bleeding, tissue tears and swelling commonly occur with accidents resulting in trauma to the head and neck.

Spotting the signs of TBI can save someone’s life.

When someone is suffering from an injury to their brain they will begin show changes in their behavior, physical ability or both. These changes can happen right away or will appear slowly overtime.

Knowing someone has suffered an injury to their brain is not easy to spot. Even in minor vehicle accidents, paramedics and doctors spend a lot of time monitoring and examining a victim’s head, vision and cognitive ability.

• Headache - Dull or sharp pain within the skull. Can occur anywhere with the cranium including areas away from the point of injury
• Pain around or above the neck - Normally associated with whiplash. The head does not have to be hit for internal damage to occur. The brain tissue is harmed when hitting the inside of a person’s skull
• Bleeding or bruising to any part of the head - Most obvious sign of minor to severe TBI. This includes nose bleeds, cuts or deep bruising to the face, neck or head
• Hearing issues - People can lose hearing in one or both ears, hear ringing or high pitched noises that are not present
• Eyesight problems - Dizziness, Blurred vision, seeing spots or blind spots. People have a hard time focusing or experience changes to vision after knock to head
• Jaw pain - Normally occur from an act of violence or punch. A blow to the jaw can transfer force to skull resulting in damage to brain
• Nausea or Vomiting - Similar to motion sickness or seasickness effect. People feel off balance indicating internal damage to the head

• Confusion - People are easily confused or disoriented. They can’t remember basic information
• Changes in mood - Agitation and combativeness levels are higher
• Mental Status - Days and weeks after an incident a person’s normal behavioral patterns change. Become more aggressive, depressed or anxious
• Sensitivity to light & sound - Normal sounds and well-lit rooms cause irritation, headache or pain. Suffers of TBI will prefer dark quite rooms

Unlike other injuries, the full impact of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may not be fully known at the time of the accident or even at the time of treatment. Symptoms may appear days or weeks after an initial diagnosis, and could result in additional − and often expensive − medical treatment. Therefore, if you or a loved one has suffered a head injury due to the negligence of another, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney right away to ensure all your expenses − both now and in the future − are protected.

Depending on the site and extent of the injury, a TBI can affect speech and language capacity, overall comprehension, motor skills, emotions and relational skills, or a combination of any of these. Rehabilitation can take weeks, months or even years. In some cases, damage to brain cells may be permanent and require ongoing therapy to cope.

Our experience includes TBIs resulting from:

• Motor vehicle accidents such as rear-end collisions or multi-car crashes
• Commercial truck wrecks
• Slip-and-fall accidents and other premises liability
• Construction site accidents, especially scaffolding falls and trench collapses
• Other serious accidents resulting in spinal cord damage or blunt trauma to the head or skull

Damage to the brain can result from a variety of trauma causes. Untreated traumatic brain injury can lead to a number of serious complications and even in some cases death.

• Concussions are the result of a blow to the head. In this type of injury, the brain is driven violently into the skull, sometimes causing bleeding within the brain or potential nerve damage
• Contusions occur when there is bruising to the brain after an impact to the head
• Diffuse Axonal Injury is the result of the brain moving around inside the skull. This is most commonly seen in child abuse cases (i.e. shaken baby syndrome), falls, and car accidents. Diffuse axonal injury is extremely serious and nearly 90 percent of those with a severe diffuse axonal injury never regain consciousness. Those who do regain consciousness live the rest of their lives in a severely impaired state
• Recurrent TBI occurs when a second trauma occurs before the initial injury has had a chance to heal. This type of TBI is most common in sports, where the athlete returns to his or her sport without allowing sufficient time for the initial damage to heal

Brain injuries change people's and families lives forever. Someone may never be the same after even a minor hit to the head.

Long-Term Effects Of Traumatic Brain Injuries

• Recurring surgeries
• Costly medication
• Long-term care
• Permanently disabled
• Paralyzation
• Memory Loss

Anyone that suffered a traumatic injury like this will require rehabilitation. Rehabilitation treatments will help patients regain all or some of the cognitive abilities lost after an accident or incident. Usually patients need to re-learn basic skill like walking or talking.

Miller Weisbrod Olesky has recovered many Million & Multi-Million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients who have suffered Traumatic Brain Injuries(TBIs). Our demonstrated trial experience and proven record of results are just some of the many reasons clients continue to turn to us in their time of need.

Among other notable cases, Miller Weisbrod Olesky recovered $4,250,000 on behalf of a passenger in a truck who suffered a catastrophic brain injury as a result of being forcibly ejected from a truck in a serious motor vehicle accident.

To schedule a free case evaluation regarding your TBI injury, please contact our office in Dallas at 214.987.0005 or toll free at 888.987.0005. You may also contact us by e-mail today for prompt answers to your questions or to schedule an appointment.