Brain/Head Injury

Head injuries consists of damage to the scalp, skull, or brain caused by a traumatic event and can take the form of anything from a minor bump on the skull to a devastating traumatic brain injury.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are caused by blows to the head or penetrating head injuries that disrupt the normal function of the brain. Common causes include traffic accidents, falls, physical assault, and accidents at home, at work, outdoors, or while playing sports.

TBI are generally classified into two categories: mild and severe.

A TBI is considered mild when a person suffers loss of consciousness, confusion, and disorientation for a period shorter than 30 minutes. Symptoms include headaches, cognitive problems, memory problems, attention deficits, mood swings, difficulty thinking, and frustration.

A TBI is considered severe when a person suffers a loss of consciousness lasting more than 30 minutes and a loss of memory lasting longer than 24 hours. Severe brain injuries can cause anything from the impairment of cognitive functions to comas. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), at least 5.3 million Americans require long-term care as a result of these injuries.

Victims of a TBI caused by someone else’s negligence are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, diminished earning capacity, lost income, and other costs and losses.

If you’ve suffered a TBI as the result of someone else’s negligence and you’re not being treated fairly, you need an experienced attorney to sort out your case and protect your rights.

Contact Siegfried & Jensen today for a free consultation. We’re here for you.