Lincoln Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that each year, nearly 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur either as an isolated injury or along with other injuries, and are a contributing factor to a third of all injury related deaths in the United States.

A traumatic brain injury is also known as an intracranial injury and occurs when an external force, such as a car accident, traumatically injures the brain. A TBI can be classified based on a number of features including severity and mechanism. It will typically cause a variety of physical, social, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional effects, while the outcome may range from complete recovery to permanent disability or death.

At Inkelaar Law, we have established a name for ourselves while helping injured members of our community seek justice. Our auto accident attorneys believe that when someone is injured in an accident due to the negligent actions of another individual, the victim may be eligible for compensation for their losses and damages.

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Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

During an automobile accident, the brain is put at a great susceptibility to become injured. This is due to the large force generated which thrusts the brain into the walls of the skull. Although the brain is surrounded by fluid as a source of protection, this does not suffice when an individual is struck by another vehicle. Some primary causes of brain damages following an accident include:

  • Blood Clots
  • Countercoup Injuries
  • Coup Injuries
  • Hematoma
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Lacerations
  • Nerve Damages
  • Skull Fractures

Of course, there are several symptoms a person may experience which will help to determine if they are suffering from a traumatic brain injury.

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries

In most instances, symptoms are dependent on the type of traumatic brain injury and the part of the brain which has been affected. It is common for an individual to remain unconscious when the left side of their brain has been affected greater than the right side. The following lists demonstrate the mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of traumatic brain injuries.

Mild symptoms of traumatic brain injuries include:

  • Bad taste in mouth
  • Blurred vision
  • Changes in sleep patterns
  • Difficulty Balancing
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Lack of motor coordination
  • Lethargy
  • Lightheadedness
  • Loss of consciousness for a few seconds or minutes
  • Nausea
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Tired Eyes
  • Vomiting

Moderate symptoms of traumatic brain injuries include:

  • Agitation
  • Aphasia
  • Confusion
  • Dilated pupils
  • Dysarthria
  • Headache does not go away
  • Inability to awaken
  • Loss of coordination
  • Repeat nausea
  • Repeat vomiting
  • Restlessness
  • Slurred speech
  • Weak or numb limbs

Severe symptoms of traumatic brain injuries include:

  • Alexithymia
  • Changes in normal social behavior
  • Cognitive changes
  • Deficiency in identifying
  • Deficits in social judgment
  • Lack of ability to describe emotions
  • Lack of processing
  • Lack of understanding
  • Problems maintaining attention
  • Slow processing speed

If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms, it is advised to seek immediate medical attention. This will ensure the condition does not worsen and is cared for properly, while also providing the necessary medical documentation needed to formulate a robust case against the negligent and injury causing individuals.

Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has gathered several statistics regarding traumatic brain injuries. This data and statistics may be able to inform TBI prevention strategies and educate those suffering from traumatic brain injuries. Some traumatic brain injury statistics include:

  • About 1.5 million ER visits for TBI’s are made annually by children zero to 14 years old
  • About 1.7 million TBI’s occur either as isolated or along with other injuries each year
  • About 275,000 people are hospitalized each year in the US from traumatic brain injuries
  • About 52,000 people die each year in the US from traumatic brain injuries
  • About 75 percent of TBIs are concussions or other mild forms of TBI’s
    Adults age 75 and older have the highest rate of TBI-related hospitalizations and deaths
  • In every age group, TBI’s rates are higher in males than females
    Nebraska is one of four states with a Motor Vehicle Child Injury Prevention Policy (MVP)
  • TBI’s lost productivity costs related to indirect and direct medical costs totaled around $76.52 billion in the United States in 2000

As responsible members of our community, we can all do our part to avoid traumatic brain injuries caused by auto accidents by practicing defensive driving habits and abiding by all traffic laws.

Contact Our Lincoln Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Today

The attorneys at Inkelaar Law have experience in handling car accident cases and will investigate every possible contributing cause of an accident in order to achieve the maximum compensation benefits for our clients. Furthermore, our attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis, which means that we will not charge you for our services unless a favorable verdict or settlement has been met and you recover.

With locations in both Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, our attorneys are able to serve throughout the entire state and elsewhere. Some of the local areas our attorneys serve include:

  • Chalco
  • Council Bluffs
  • Elkhorn
  • Fairbury
  • Hastings
  • Millard
  • Neligh
  • Valley
  • Wilber

Of course, our attorneys also serve the surrounding towns, cities and suburbs of these areas. If you are interested in our law firm and would like to schedule a “Free Case Evaluation” with one of our attorneys, we welcome you to complete the form at the top of this page or call us at 1-877-537-4665 today.