Traumatic Brain Injury
CAPE CORAL, FORT MYERS, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, results from sudden trauma to the brain, such as a violent blow to the head or a gunshot.
Traumatic Brain Injury Yearly Statistics
- On average, 1.5 million Americans suffer a TBI
- Fifty thousand Americans die from effects of a TBI
- Men are more likely than women to sustain a TBI
- Eighty thousand people suffer long-term disabilities from a TBI
The most common causes of TBI are:
- Falls (28%)
- Auto, truck, motorcycle accidents (20%)
- Assaults (11%)
Read more about How Brain Injuries Occur.
Symptoms of TBI range from mild to severe, depending on the extent of brain damage, and may include:
- Unconsciousness / seizures
- Headache, nausea, vomiting
- Confusion and fatigue
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Blurred vision, pupil dilation
- Ringing in ears or bad taste in mouth
- Sleep, speech, mood or behavioral changes
- Memory, concentration or attention difficulties
- Weakness, numbness, lack of coordination
- Concussion, coma and death
TBI requires immediate medical attention, including surgery in some cases, to prevent further brain damage. Many TBI patients require rehabilitation and other customized treatment programs to support physical, occupational, emotional and social recovery, which can be complex and debilitating. The impact on an individual and an entire family may be devastating, with severe injuries that last a lifetime.
At Lusk, Drasites, Tolisano & Smith, P.A. in Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Florida, our experienced traumatic brain injury attorneys understand how your TBI can affect your future, and want to help you recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability and more. Please contact us today to schedule a no-cost consultation.
