Brain Injury Attorneys

Jacksonville, Florida

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex and often little understood medical condition. TBI occurs when sudden and violent trauma to the head causes brain damage. It is a leading cause of death for Americans age 45 and under, with more than 5 million Americans currently suffering a variety of disabilities related to TBI. Approximately 50% of patients with severe head injuries require surgical intervention. TBI often leaves patients and their families without the resources necessary to adequately address the medical, financial and legal issues typically faced after an injury.

The leading causes of TBI are:

• Auto accidents
• Falls
• Sports-related injuries

TBI can be difficult to diagnose and treat. In some cases, an individual may not be aware of having suffered more than a mild concussion. Left untreated, however, TBI can lead to serious and permanent brain damage. If you suffer any type of head trauma, seek medical attention immediately.

Brain Injuries Settlements: $4,500,000.00 Medical malpractice involving cardiopulmonary arrest and brain injury to a retired woman.

While no medically accepted criteria can predict permanent brain damage resulting from traumatic brain injury, physicians do take certain factors into consideration, including:

• Loss of consciousness
• Post Traumatic Amnesia
• Concussion
• Encephalopathy
• Focal Neurologic Signs
• Seizure
• PERL (Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light)

Symptoms of traumatic brain injury can range from headaches, changes in behavior or personality, dizziness and memory problems to blurred vision, vomiting and seizures or convulsions, depending on the severity of the trauma.

Victims of TBI and their families may be entitled to compensation to recover the cost of medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, punitive damages and long term care.

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For more information on brain injuries, see our frequently asked questions about brain injuries page.

Have you or a loved suffered traumatic brain injury in the Jacksonville area? You need the expertise and compassion available through Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton, P.A., traumatic brain injury attorneys experienced in getting you all of the compensation you deserve. Please contact us today to schedule your initial consultation in our Jacksonville offices.

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