Carson City Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
Carson City Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
A Carson City traumatic brain injury lawyer can help you in filing an injury claim, no matter how simple or complex your situation may seem. Whether you suffered mild or moderate brain damage after negligent medical treatment, during a car accident, or from falling at work, an experienced TBI attorney is ready to listen to you and guide you through the entire legal process.
The skilled lawyers at Easton & Easton have helped numerous clients recover damages after being injured in traffic collisions, enduring catastrophic injuries to the brain or spinal cord, losing a family member after a wrongful death accident, and suffering other personal injuries.
How to Know If You Have a Traumatic Brain Injury
Signs that you may have endured significant brain damage can occur immediately after the traumatic accident, in the following hours or days, and even after several weeks or months have passed. It’s important to be aware of any changes in your typical emotional, mental, and physical behaviors after you’ve had any accident with the potential to cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI), such as a sudden fall or a traffic accident.
Initial symptoms of a TBI include three basic categories of symptoms:
Physical Symptoms
Physical symptoms of TBI can be varied based on the type and severity of the injury. They often include conditions such as:
- Feeling dazed or disoriented
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Loss of consciousness
- Problems with speech
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Double or blurred vision
- Loss of vision
- Ears ringing
- Hearing loss
- Changes in the ability to smell
- Inexplicable bad taste in the mouth
Other possible signs of brain damage include pupil dilation in one or both eyes, clear fluid draining from the nose and ears, weak or numb fingers and toes, loss of balance or coordination, and dizziness.
Changes in Behavior
Changes in behavior often become apparent after a TBI, such as:
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Profound confusion
- Irritability or aggression
- Lack of empathy for others
- Insomnia or excessive sleeping
- Risky or impulsive behavior
- Sudden outbursts
- Difficulty with social interaction
- Inappropriate behavior during social situations
- Lack of self-awareness
- Problems with self-control or regulating emotions
Cognitive Issues and Brain Dysfunction
Cognitive issues and brain dysfunction may result from serious TBIs. These can include:
- Problems communicating verbally or through writing
- Trouble following or participating in conversations
- Issues with planning and organization
- Disorganized thought
- Impaired problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Memory and concentration issues
Potential Long-Term Effects and Complications of a TBI
Most symptoms of traumatic brain injury, from mild to severe, have the potential to improve with proper treatment soon after incurring the traumatic harm. Rehabilitative therapies and other medical treatments can help TBI survivors manage their symptoms and process these life-altering changes. In addition, these therapies can reduce the severity or frequency of the symptoms over time.
However, many TBI complications are susceptible to worsening symptoms. Sufferers can also potentially develop other health problems if proper treatment isn’t administered to the patient soon after they sustain brain damage. Beyond the symptoms directly related to the TBI possibly persisting or becoming increasingly severe, there is also the risk of subsequent issues developing as a result of an improperly treated brain injury.
Examples of long-term complications that can result from an untreated TBI include seizures or post-traumatic epilepsy, along with pressure within the skull and swelling of the brain caused by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid. Infections can develop due to tears in the protective tissues of the brain. Damaged blood vessels can lead to a stroke or blood clots. Other complications can include hearing loss, lost sensation or movement of the facial muscles, trouble communicating with others, and possibly degenerative brain disease.
FAQs
Q: How Can Veterans Get 70 Percent for a TBI?
A: Veteran Affairs (VA), using the Schedule of Ratings, assigns veterans with service-related TBIs a percentage rating for their degree of disability. For each category of impairment, such as the ability to communicate or make reasonable decisions, the VA will rate a veteran’s residual symptoms on a scale from normal functionality to severe or total disability.
A veteran qualifies for benefits upon receiving a 70 percent or higher rating in at least one category or the sum of all categories.
Q: Does a TBI Qualify for SSI?
A: A traumatic brain injury can qualify for SSI, or disability benefits if it meets the requirements for a neurological disability or significant mental decline.
This means that a TBI survivor will have their disability recognized by the Social Security Administration if their motor or physical functions have been impacted for at least three continuous months after their injury. Disability eligibility can also be acquired if a physician documents a significant cognitive decline and limited mental functionality.
Q: How Do You Prove That You Have a TBI?
A: Proving that you have a traumatic brain injury in Carson City, Nevada, in addition to the harmful accident being a result of another party’s negligence, can vary widely from case to case. TBIs can occur after numerous injurious incidents, including motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, etc.
Generally, the brain damage can be evidenced through medical records and bills, along with a physician’s testimony. Proving that the accused party is negligent will depend on the circumstances of the accident that inflicted the traumatic brain injury.
Q: What’s the Settlement Payout for a TBI?
A: How much a person may receive in compensation following a TBI claim will vary from case to case, as each individual’s circumstances will differ, and the specific details largely influence the settlement payout. Factors such as how clear the negligence of the accused party is, whether there’s shared fault and how much, the extent of the brain damage, the type of accident, and other elements of the case will be considered by the court when deciding compensation.
Q: What Is the Financial Cost of a TBI?
A: The financial costs of an individual’s needed treatment and ongoing care for their traumatic brain injury will vary depending on the severity and persistence of their symptoms. Lifetime expenses can be as high as multiple millions of dollars in total. Rehabilitation tends to be very costly, potentially requiring hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Allow Easton & Easton to Manage Your Case
Contact our team at Easton & Easton if you’re seeking a consultation with a qualified and experienced injury attorney. Our professional lawyers are prepared to go over the details of your case with you. Then, we can discuss your legal options and how to pursue them.
Carson City, NV Traumatic Brain Injury Legal Resources
- City of Carson City – First Judicial District Court & Carson City Justice Court
- Nevada Judiciary Self-Help Center – Civil Lawsuits & Court Basics Guide
- Nevada Department of Education – Student Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury Protocols
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion Resources
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