Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation

Traumatic brain injury is a form of acquired brain injury that occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. Traumatic brain injury can result when the head suddenly and violently strikes an object or when an object pierces the skull and comes into contact with brain tissue.  Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury may be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on how much damage to the brain has occurred.  Someone with a mild traumatic brain injury might remain conscious, or he or she may be unconscious for a few seconds or minutes. Other symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury are 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, and trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking.  A person who has suffered a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury may show similar symptoms but may also have a headache that keeps getting worse or does not go away, repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures, an inability to wake up from sleeping, dilation of the pupils of the eyes, slurred speech, debility or numbness in the hands and feet, poor coordination, and bewilderment or anxiety.

Anyone with signs of moderate or severe traumatic brain injury should receive medical attention as soon as possible. Due to the fact that little can be done to reverse initial damage caused by brain trauma, medical practitioners try to stabilize a person with traumatic brain injury and focus on preventing further injury. The main concerns here include getting the proper oxygen supply to the patient’s brain and the rest of the body, maintaining sufficient blood flow, and controlling blood pressure. Patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries may want to seek legal advice. Mueller Hillin specializes in traumatic brain injury litigation in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston and Austin.