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Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain Injuries or closed head injuries affect over 2 million people a year in the United States. Often referred to as the “Silent Injury”, Traumatic Brain Injuries, while devastating, and life-changing, are always not obvious and occasionally go undetected.
Trauma May Seem Minor
The brain is one of your body’s most delicate organs, which is why something that may at first seem like a minor trauma, can become a life changing injury. Automobile and motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, and recreational sports accidents can all cause traumatic brain injuries, resulting in devastating and permanent damage.
Additionally, those suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries, are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain disorders that occur as one ages.
A Traumatic Brain Injury is not always the result of an accident where you lose consciousness or hit your head.
Think “Shaken Baby Syndrome”. Even mild brain injuries can cause impaired reasoning, thinking and behavioral changes, drastically impacting your ability to enjoy life or work.
Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury may include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vertigo
- Emotional or Behavioral Changes
- Challenges Thinking Clearly
- Confusion
- Loss of Time
- Irritability
- Cognitive Issues
- Depression
- Memory Loss
- Severe vision problems
- Disorientation
- Dizziness
- Loss of time
- Weakness in Arms or Legs
- Slurred Speech
In addition, to the emotional and physical pain a Traumatic Brain Injury causes, a person suffering from a brain injury will also have to face the long and expensive path to recovery, often requiring medical care over the course of a lifetime. The Zappitell Law Firm has three decades of experience handling Severe and Traumatic Brain Injuries. We have the tools and resources to assist our clients through the complicated path to compensation for a brain injury (Florida Statutes 768.71-768.81). If you or a loved one believe that a traumatic brain injury has occurred and you have questions, our team is here for you.
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When you have been seriously injured, you need an attorney you can depend on to protect your best interests. At Zappitell Law Firm, our team of skilled legal professionals is fully equipped to help you with your legal needs. Led by founder and AV-rated* lawyer David J. Zappitell, our firm offers customized legal services and quality resources to our clients. We urge you to complete the contact form below or call us to learn how our team can help you.