March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month – What Everyone Should Know About TBI

Every year, millions of people visit emergency rooms due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) related incidents. A TBI can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain.

The physical effects of a TBI can vary based on the type of the injury, the location of the injury, and the severity of the injury. Severity of a TBI may range from “mild” (a brief change in mental status or consciousness) to “severe” (an extended period of unconsciousness or memory loss after an injury).

If you experience any of the following symptoms after sustaining a blow or jolt to the head, you should seek medical attention:

• Loss of consciousness
• Headaches, dizziness or balance problems
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Loss of balance or slurred speech
• Dilated pupils, unequal size of pupils or a change in vision (blurred, sensitivity to bright light, loss of eye movement)

Every head injury is different and requires a unique medical plan and recovery regiment. More severe brain injuries can be devastating and life-altering for families and patients. It is important to always have yourself or loved one examined by a medical professional.

There are many types of accidents that can cause a serious head injury, from a car accident, to a serious fall and even by playing sports. Watch for the symptoms above after any type of blow to the head.

At Henson Fuerst, we understand the physical and emotional trauma associated with suffering a TBI.  If you or a loved one suffer any type of head injury from an accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to seek compensation.

Depending on the facts and circumstances related to your situation, we would conduct an investigation, and if negligence was involved we would fight to seek the justice and the compensation you deserve. Our goal is to help you recover for medical bills, lost wages, physical therapy, future care, pain & suffering and any other losses you sustained due to the accident.

If you or a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury in an accident that was not your fault, call the experienced North Carolina Injury Attorneys at Henson Fuerst at 919-781-1107. Our Raleigh Traumatic Brain Injury lawyers are here to guide you through the legal process

Call Henson Fuerst, Because Your Case Matters.