What Exactly is Considered Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury or TBI happens when sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. A traumatic brain injury is sometimes referred to as an acquired brain injury. Typically a traumatic brain injury happens when the head hits an object suddenly and forcefully or when an object pierces the skull and enters the brain.

A traumatic brain injury can be mild to moderate or severe. With a moderate to severe brain injury, a person will experience the same symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury such as headache, confusion, lightheaded, blurred vision or dizziness, but may have a headache that gets worse or won’t go away. The person with a severe brain injury may experience vomiting, convulsions, seizures and unconsciousness.

If someone close to you experiences these symptoms, whether mild or severe, you should have them checked out at the emergency room or by your doctor ASAP.

Many brain injuries are caused by automobile accidents and other accidents due to the negligence of another party. If this is suspected, you can contact me, Paul Wiesenfeld ( paul@wiesenfeldlaw.com ) to discuss your situation. I’ll evaluate your unique circumstances and advise you on how to proceed legally.