Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Vehicle accidents, falls, work injuries, and violence are just a few ways in which people sustain traumatic brain injuries. Often, the injury is not the victim’s fault, but rather, it is caused by someone else’s negligence.

The Mayo Clinic says that “traumatic brain injury usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body.” This can also include an object that penetrated the brain tissue (bullet or shattered piece of skull).

Symptoms of traumatic brain injuries range from mild to severe, depending on the level of TBI.

Mild

• No loss of consciousness or loss of consciousness for a few seconds
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fatigue
• Problems with speech
• Dizziness
• Sleeping more
• Mood swings
• Depression

Severe

Severe TBIs include the same symptoms listed above, but harsher. They could also include:

• Longer loss of consciousness
• Seizures or convulsions
• Loss of coordination
• Slurred speech
• Profound confusion
• Combativeness

Mild TBIs can become severe if the person suffers repeated blows to the head, which leads us to concussions.

Thousands of children play contact sports in the US, whether with their school or a recreation league. Though there has been more awareness of concussions lately, sometimes coaches make decisions to let kids continue to play after a hard hit or before they are fully healed.

There are between 1.7 and 3 million sports and recreation-related concussions a year. Up to 50 percent of concussions go unreported.

The effects of concussions are cumulative, meaning that if a kid is hit before their brain has healed from a concussion, the injury can become severe and have life-altering effects. It could even lead to death.

Anytime a coach violates concussion protocols, they are putting kids in danger and should be held accountable.

What To Do Now

Don’t wait to seek legal assistance if you suspect someone else’s negligence has caused you or a loved one harm. Traumatic brain injuries can be devastating and the Dante Law Firm wants to make sure you have the compensation you need to properly handle it. This means getting you money for medical expenses, lost income if the injured person cannot work, pain and suffering damages, as well as punitive damages. You don’t have to do this alone. When you need a Sunny Isles Beach traumatic brain injury attorney, you can contact us by clicking here or calling 305-949-2526 for a free consultation.