Brain Injury

Any of these symptoms are worth looking into and should there be signs of a brain injury, you could be entitled to compensation. It is difficult to put an exact price tag on this kind of injury as it is something that could affect your life and who you are as a person. Hiring a brain injury attorney is a way to make sure your situation gets the attention it deserves. 

Common Causes

A brain injury is caused by a blow to the head. And when someone else is responsible for your brain injury, that cause will play a big part in you being compensated. Here is a look at some common causes of a brain injury.

• Slip and fall
• Auto accident
• Assault
• Hit by object
• Medical malpractice

The Potential Cost of A Serious Injury

Suffering a brain injury comes with a lot of costs. The first and most essential cost is the decrease of one’s mental acuity. Not remembering things, slurring words and incurring problems with one’s hearing can be a very frustrating way to live. A brain injury can quickly change someone’s mental state. There are also physical costs that come with a brain injury and that could lead to an accumulation of monetary costs, which could be as follows:

• Rehabilitation
• Therapy
• Doctor visits
• Transportation
• Supervised care

Those costs should all be covered by the party responsible for your condition and LEIP Law will get you the compensation you deserve with the help of a brain injury attorney in Columbia, SC.

Types of brain injuries

Brain injuries are broken down into two different types. The more common type is a traumatic brain injury, also referred to as TBI. This type of injury is caused by force. Some type of trauma caused the injury as it is common in car accidents or slip and falls. Being hit directly in the head can also cause a traumatic brain injury as they are sustained in assaults and other types of attacks. These injuries are usually very severe and can last for the duration of a person’s life. Almost a third of all injury deaths are a result of a traumatic brain injury. 

The second type of brain injury is referred to as an acquired brain injury or an ABI for short. This type of injury is not caused by force. It is caused by a lapse of oxygen to the brain. Strokes can cause this variety of brain injury and it may also be acquired by certain types of illnesses. Those who are victims of a near drowning accident may also contract an ABI. Usually, a lack of oxygen to the brain has lasting impacts as those who suffer this condition rarely return to their original state. 

Both TBI and ABI classifications often come with a lot of future care. Individuals often lose the ability to care for themselves, and that translates into around the clock care. When someone else’s negligence causes a brain injury, there may be a right to recover compensation. Hiring a brain injury lawyer at LEIP Law can go a long way toward receiving that compensation as victims attempt to put the pieces of their lives back together. 

Changes as a result of brain injury 

A brain injury can do a lot more than just accumulate a vast amount of medical expenses. It can also change the personality of a person. Initial symptoms are not often described as personality changes, although they can start to quickly develop. At first, individuals tend to experience dizziness, headaches, vomiting, and a ringing in the ears. That could develop into changes in the way a person acts through no fault of his/her own. Here is a look at some of the changes that could follow a brain injury:

• Increased sensitivity to light or noise
• Heightened sensitivity to big crowds
• Depression and anxiety
• Problems sleeping 
• Prolonged fatigue
• Loss of sex drive

These effects can be extremely frustrating because they can completely alter who a person is and it is something they have to deal with on a daily basis. This can be construed as a decrease in quality of life and that may help increase the amount of compensation a victim receives. Dealing with those issues may require additional treatment, which could include the services of mental health professionals. A brain accident lawyer can help sort through those ailments. LEIP Law has helped brain injury victims get back on track by helping them get the resources they need. 

Brain injury diagnosis

A brain injury is classified as a catastrophic or serious injury. Medical experts are required to diagnose this type of injury. LEIP Law will assign a brain injury lawyer to your case and that will involve getting the proper medical documentation to evidence the severity of a brain injury. That includes the following:

• Neurological examination – An exam will be followed with a rating based on the Glasgow Coma Scale which gauges an individual’s ability to respond. 
• Imaging exams – This involves CT scans or MRIs to determine the extent of a brain injury as specialists take a closer look at the damage that has been sustained. 
• Neuropsychological tests – This is a more specific type of test that can identify defects, although it works better when there are test results available prior to the injury as they are used for comparison purposes. 
• Observations and interviews – Specialists observe victims while also asking questions to get a better idea of how the injury has impacted personality and the ability to function while performing everyday tasks. 

When a loved one suffers a brain injury, it can be a difficult time for entire families. At LEIP Law, we are more than just skilled lawyers. We are also compassionate and sympathetic to families as can help you through this trying ordeal. 

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