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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur as a result of a sudden, violent blow to the head. When the brain collides with the skull, the collision causes bruising to the brain, nerve fibers tear and bleeding occurs.

A traumatic brain injury can result from an automobile accident, a fall, a job-related injury, an assault or any number of ways. The severity of the injury depends on the part of the brain affected. A mild traumatic brain injury often causes headache and temporary confusion. A severe traumatic brain injury can be fatal.

Symptoms of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

• A brief period of unconsciousness
• Amnesia for events immediately before and immediately after the injury
• Headache
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Problem concentrating

Symptoms of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

• Persistent headache
• Repeated vomiting
• Seizures or convulsions
• Inability to awaken
• Dilation of one or both pupils
• Weakness of extremities
• Loss of coordination
• Profound confusion and agitation

The effects of a traumatic brain injury are wide-ranging physically and psychologically. When the brain tissue is injured, it swells and creates a second problem, pressure building within the skull. As the injured brain matter swells, it presses against the skull causing additional damage.

Treatment for TBI

The treatment for a mild traumatic brain injury usually consists of rest and over the counter pain relief for headache. A severe traumatic brain injury requires emergency hospitalization and intensive care. If you survive a traumatic brain injury, the road to recovery is long and hard and costly.

If you live in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Port St. Lucie, Florida or the surrounding area and you or a loved one has been the victim of a traumatic brain injury, please visit the website of the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today and learn all about your legal rights.