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CAPE CORAL, FORT MYERS, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The Blog of Lusk, Drasites, Tolisano & Smith,
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when the brain receives sudden trauma, such as from a violent blow to the head or a gunshot wound. Millions of Americans suffer from temporary or permanent effects of TBI. Falls, auto accidents and assaults lead the list of causes.
Depending on the extent of brain damage, TBI symptoms may be mild to severe and include:
Immediate medical attention, including surgery, may be required to prevent further brain damage after traumatic injury. Additionally, many TBI patients require rehabilitation and other treatments to recover from their injuries. In some cases, the effects of TBI are permanently disabling, impacting entire families for a lifetime.
In Cape Coral and Fort Meyers, Florida, the experienced traumatic brain injury attorneys
at Lusk, Drasites, Tolisano & Smith, P.A. understand traumatic brain injury and its many effects on the life of the injured person and the family. We can help you recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability and more. Please contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
Depending on the extent of brain damage, TBI symptoms may be mild to severe and include:
- Unconsciousness or concussion
- Headache, nausea, vomiting
- Confusion and fatigue
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Blurred vision, pupil dilation
- Seizures
- Cognitive difficulties
- Mood changes
- Weakness, numbness, lack of coordination
- Coma and death
Immediate medical attention, including surgery, may be required to prevent further brain damage after traumatic injury. Additionally, many TBI patients require rehabilitation and other treatments to recover from their injuries. In some cases, the effects of TBI are permanently disabling, impacting entire families for a lifetime.
In Cape Coral and Fort Meyers, Florida, the experienced traumatic brain injury attorneys
at Lusk, Drasites, Tolisano & Smith, P.A. understand traumatic brain injury and its many effects on the life of the injured person and the family. We can help you recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability and more. Please contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
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