From violent mood swings and vision loss to comas and brain death, traumatic brain injuries change everything. Even minor concussions can alter the course of your athletic, academic, or professional career.
Surprisingly, most TBIs are preventable and result from another person’s or entity’s careless conduct. The experienced injury lawyers at Ginsberg & O’Connor have been representing negligently injured clients for over 30 years. We can help you recover compensation for both short- and long-term brain injuries.
Leading Causes of Head Injuries
Preventable accidents cause most head and brain injuries, especially in older Americans and young adults. The leading causes of serious head injuries in New Jersey include:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Slip-and-falls
- Construction site negligence
- Pedestrian/bicycle traffic crashes
- Assaults
- Contact sports
- Defective products
- Gunshot wounds
Truck accidents, car crashes, and collisions with cyclists and pedestrians are a leading cause of severe and fatal brain injuries. At the same time, falls account for over half of all brain injury hospitalizations. If another person or entity’s careless, reckless, or intentional conduct caused head trauma, you may have a claim for personal injury damages in New Jersey.
Signs and Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Head trauma can cause everything from mild concussions that resolve in days to brain death. This depends on the severity of the trauma and the area of damage. Generally, brain injuries are broken down into the following categories:
Mild Head Injuries (Concussions)
The Cleveland Clinic estimates that over 75% of all brain injuries are considered mild. However, even mild brain injuries can cause memory loss, cognitive impairments, focus issues, and personality changes. Concussions are the most common mild TBI and generally involve the following symptoms:
- Headache/migraine
- Temporary loss of consciousness
- Dizziness and confusion
- Nausea and vomiting
- Vision difficulties (seeing stars)
Mild injuries often resolve within a few weeks, but some patients develop severe post-concussion syndromes and conditions. Do not neglect the serious nature of even minor concussions.
Moderate Brain Trauma
Moderate brain injuries often result in more than one hour of lost consciousness. Although patients may recover with dedicated cognitive, occupational, and physical therapy, they may experience more severe symptoms, including light and sound sensitivity; difficulty walking, sleeping, and concentrating; violent mood swings; speech impairments; and memory difficulties.
Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries
High-speed car crashes on the Jersey Turnpike and construction site falls often result in severe TBIs. These are defined as long-term or permanent brain injuries that significantly impair cognitive, physical, and emotional function. Symptoms of severe traumatic brain injuries include:
- Coma
- Vegetative state
- Brain death
- Inability to form new memories
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Loss of all muscle control
- Vision loss
Suppose you or a loved one sustained a severe brain injury in an accident, including a traffic crash or slip-and-fall. In that case, our TBI lawyers can help you obtain the compensation you need to cover long-term medical care and lost financial support.
Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers for Head Trauma
The dedicated injury attorneys at Ginsberg & O’Connor have recovered millions for clients suffering from negligently inflicted injuries, including head trauma. We can help you obtain the financial support you need as you recover from a head injury. Contact us online or call 856-727-1991.