Brain Injury: Often the Last Injury to Be Diagnosed
Medical experts will often say that a brain injury isn't always noticeable after an accident. In fact, there is a saying among doctors that a brain injury or closed head trauma is the first injury to occur in an accident but the last to be diagnosed. Most people think that brain damage always results in coma or paralysis. In fact, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be as subtle as a personality change or loss of motor skills or short-term memory. Often, the symptoms don't become evident to the victims family, friends or co-workers for many weeks or months following an accident.
There are three basic elements to watch for symptoms of a brain injury:
- Cognitive: The victim may display an inability to understand simple instructions or forget how to handle easy tasks. Loss of short-term and long-term memory are things to watch for.
- Physical: Brain damage can result in a breakdown of organs and bodily functions. It can also lead to visible signs such as limping and other loss of mobility. In addition, brain injury victims often experience loss of eyesight and hearing as a symptom of nerve damage.
- Personality: Victims of serious concussion and brain injury may become withdrawn or exhibit unusual changes in personality, often becoming quick to anger or displaying frustration because of the loss of cognitive ability.
Brain Injury Claims Are Often Questioned In Court
If you or a loved one has recently suffered a head injury in an accident, get checked out by a qualified medical specialist. If you are concerned about brain injury, talk to attorney at the Robinette Legal Group to discuss possible legal action to pursue compensation for the medical treatment, financial losses and lifetime of care. As former insurance defense attorneys, we know how easy it is for insurance companies to claim the victim isn't really suffering the effects of brain damage.
Our Morgantown, WV lawyers have experience representing clients in significant brain injury claims. We know what juries will be looking for in the way of evidence to prove your case. Our firm offers the professional and independent resources to handle the medical complexities of serious brain injury cases.
Contact a Morgantown, WV Brain Injury Attorney
Contact our offices in Morgantown, West Virginia, to arrange a free consultation about your injury today.
