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BRA IN INJURIES
Facts About:
W H Y S E E K C O M P E N S A T I O N ?
TRA UMA TIC BRA IN
INJURY ( TBI) DEFINED:
A TBI occurs when some sort of outside force causes the
brain to become damaged and to dysfunction. Severe TBIs
can cause bleeding and torn brain tissue which can lead
to lifelong difficulties, suffering, and complications.
TRA UMA TIC BRA IN
INJURIES
C o m m o n C a u s e s o f
Falls
Vehicle Accidents
Violence
Sports Injuries - concussions and
collisions
Combat injuries - blast injuries usually
occurring during military activities
MILD TBI:
T B I S y m p t o m s
Short loss of consciousness
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea or vomiting
Excessive sleeping or difficulty
sleeping
Dizziness
Equilibrium problems
Feeling confused
Sensory problems including memory
Sensitivity to light
MODERA TE TO
SEVERE TBI:
T B I S y m p t o m s
Loss of conscious for a prolonged
period of time
Worsening headache
Seizures
Pupil dilation
Vomiting and nausea
Fluid drainage from nose and ears
Weakness, tingling, and
numbness
Loss of coordination
Confusion
Speech difficulties
Agitation
Coma
Loss of remembrance of fine
and gross motor skills
Incontinence
50%
30%
Even with initial emergent treatment
and continuing rehabilitation, nearly
50% of those with a TBI* will
experience a serious decline in their
quality of life or die within 5 years of
their accident.
Of those with a TBI, 30% * will
experience an increase in symptoms
and become worse within 5 years of
their accident.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; * = includes US population data for those with a TBI
that are at least 16 or older.
TBI LONG- TERM
EFFECTS:
11 times more likely to
suffer accidental drug
poisoning
50 times more likely to
have seizures
9 times more prone to
infection
6 times more likely to
contract pneumonia
Source: Mayo Clinic
GET YOU COMPENSA TION
H o w O u r L a w y e r s C a n
At the Turley Law Firm, we can help you
seek financial recompense for the
emergent care, ongoing care, and
multiple types of rehabilitation you or
your family will require after a
traumatic brain injury.
We will gather evidence, contact
experts, and present your case
aggressively.
Free consultations
Direct attorney relationship
Contingency-fee basis -- you pay nothing up front
and only pay our fee if we win a settlement or
award for you
TURLEY
LA W FIRM
BENEFITS:
( 855) 960- 5360
Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation!
S E R V I N G D A L L A S , T E X A S

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Why Seek Compensation After a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

  • 1. BRA IN INJURIES Facts About: W H Y S E E K C O M P E N S A T I O N ?
  • 2. TRA UMA TIC BRA IN INJURY ( TBI) DEFINED: A TBI occurs when some sort of outside force causes the brain to become damaged and to dysfunction. Severe TBIs can cause bleeding and torn brain tissue which can lead to lifelong difficulties, suffering, and complications.
  • 3. TRA UMA TIC BRA IN INJURIES C o m m o n C a u s e s o f Falls Vehicle Accidents Violence Sports Injuries - concussions and collisions Combat injuries - blast injuries usually occurring during military activities
  • 4. MILD TBI: T B I S y m p t o m s Short loss of consciousness Headache Fatigue Nausea or vomiting Excessive sleeping or difficulty sleeping Dizziness Equilibrium problems Feeling confused Sensory problems including memory Sensitivity to light
  • 5. MODERA TE TO SEVERE TBI: T B I S y m p t o m s Loss of conscious for a prolonged period of time Worsening headache Seizures Pupil dilation Vomiting and nausea Fluid drainage from nose and ears Weakness, tingling, and numbness Loss of coordination Confusion Speech difficulties Agitation Coma Loss of remembrance of fine and gross motor skills Incontinence
  • 6. 50% 30% Even with initial emergent treatment and continuing rehabilitation, nearly 50% of those with a TBI* will experience a serious decline in their quality of life or die within 5 years of their accident. Of those with a TBI, 30% * will experience an increase in symptoms and become worse within 5 years of their accident. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; * = includes US population data for those with a TBI that are at least 16 or older.
  • 7. TBI LONG- TERM EFFECTS: 11 times more likely to suffer accidental drug poisoning 50 times more likely to have seizures 9 times more prone to infection 6 times more likely to contract pneumonia Source: Mayo Clinic
  • 8. GET YOU COMPENSA TION H o w O u r L a w y e r s C a n At the Turley Law Firm, we can help you seek financial recompense for the emergent care, ongoing care, and multiple types of rehabilitation you or your family will require after a traumatic brain injury. We will gather evidence, contact experts, and present your case aggressively.
  • 9. Free consultations Direct attorney relationship Contingency-fee basis -- you pay nothing up front and only pay our fee if we win a settlement or award for you TURLEY LA W FIRM BENEFITS:
  • 10. ( 855) 960- 5360 Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation! S E R V I N G D A L L A S , T E X A S