If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there may be endless amount of medical care, rehabilitation, and prescription drugs that you will need. This presentation explains how our attorneys can help you seek legal recompense against whomever caused your injury to help you pay for these expenses.
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
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LA W FIRM
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