Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Symptoms
A victim who sustains traumatic brain injury (TBI) as the result of an open head or closed head injury may be at risk of facing serious physical, mental and emotional consequences. There are numerous symptoms of traumatic brain injury that a person may suffer from, including:
- Confusion
- Loss of consciousness
- Memory loss
- Ringing in the ears
- Nausea or vomiting
- Slurred speech
- Headache or migraine
- Drowsiness
- Pupil dilation
- Mood swings
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
- Difficulty with balance
- Insomnia
- Difficulty concentrating
- Coma
- Numbness in the limbs
- Seizures
- Inability to speak or form words
- Total amnesia
- Paralysis
- Inability to control bodily functions
The severity and type of symptoms will vary depending on the extent of brain damage as well as what part of the brain is injured.
Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyers
Due to the severe nature of traumatic brain injury symptoms, a person suffering from these may require continued medical care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medication, surgery, and possibly assisted living for the rest of his or her life. At Pacific Attorney Group, we believe that when a brain injury is caused by another person's negligent conduct that the victim should exercise his or her right to take legal action and recover financial compensation for physical, financial and emotional damages.
An injury attorney at our law firm may be able to help you with your case, whether it involves an intentional assault or attack, auto accident, bicycle accident, slip and fall, workplace accident or any other similar situation. Your initial consultation with a Los Angeles brain injury attorney is free, and we will be happy to talk to you about your legal rights and options.
Contact a Los Angeles injury lawyer at Pacific Attorney Group today.