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What is a Brain Injury and What to Do If You Suffer a Brain Injury

The brain is a complex organ with an intricate system of interconnected cells that allow for thought processes to take place. A Traumatic Brain Injury can be life-changing and devastating, but personal injury lawyer York PA has years of experience helping people just like you fight back against their injuries through legal action! We offer no-obligation free consultations so don't hesitate - to contact us today at https://anstine4you.com/practice-areas/personal-injury-attorney/

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What is a Brain Injury and What to Do If You Suffer a Brain Injury

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  1. WHATISABRAININJURYANDWHAT TODOIFYOUSUFFERABRAININJURY?

  2. Braininjuriesthatarenothereditary,congenital,degenerative,orcaused during birth are classified as acquired brain injuries, or ABIs. In other words,ABIsareinjuriesthatcouldhavebeenpreventedinsomeway. ABIsareclassifiedintwocategories–traumaticbraininjury(TBI)and non-traumaticbraininjury(nTBI). WhatIsaBrain injury?

  3. A TBI is an alteration in brain function caused by an external force. A person who sustains a TBI may experience a loss of consciousness, persistentheadaches,vomitingornausea,seizures,pupildilation,and aninabilitytoawakenfromsleep.TBIsareoftencausedbyanabrupt blowtothehead. TraumaticBrain Injury(TBI)

  4. MildTBIorConcussion:Thesearecausedbyabumpormildblowto thehead.EvenmildTBIscanaffecthowapersonthinks,feels,acts,and sleeps. Moderate:VictimsofmoderateTBIscanexperiencemoresevere symptoms including nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking, loss of coordinationandevenseizures. Severe:SevereTBIsleadtothousandsofdeathseachyearand survivorsoftenfacelong-termorlife-longhealthproblems. TBIsFallInto3 Categories:

  5. AnnTBI,unlikeaTBI,happenswhendamagetothebrainiscausedbyan internalforce,ratherthanexternal.Forexample,astroke,lackofoxygen, shock, lead exposure, or chemotherapy treatment can alter the brain functionandcauseannTBI. Non-Traumatic Brain Injury (nTBI)

  6. BothTBIsandnTBIscancauseseriousconsequencesforthevictimand leadtomonthsandyearsofmedicaltreatments.Ifyou’vesufferedaTBI ornTBIatwork,orduetothenegligenceofsomeoneelse,youhavethe right to seek compensation for your injuries. Brain injury cases can be exhausting for a victim, so before talking to the insurance company aboutyourclaim,consultwithapersonalinjuryattorneytodiscussyour rights. TBIsandnTBIs Consequences

  7. Head trauma and brain injuries can be catastrophic for victims. They oftencauseimmensephysical,psychological,andfinancialtollsnotonly forthevictim,butalsofortheirfamilymembers.Braininjuryvictimscan face long-term medical treatments and the need for costly continuing care. You may be out of work for weeks or months or may not even returntoworkatall. Ifyou’vesufferedabraininjury,it’simportanttoputyourhealthand livelihoodfirst,andfollowthesekeysteps: WhattoDoIfYou SufferaBrainInjury

  8. With any head injury, it’s critical to seek medical attention as soon as possible.Whenthebrainisinjured,itcanleadtoheadaches,confusion, memory problems, and other health conditions. Having your injury diagnosedbyaprofessionalisthefirststepinrecovery. SeekMedical Treatment

  9. IfInjuredat Work, Inform YourEmployer TBIsareoneofthemostcommon–andcostly–occupationalinjuries.If you are the victim of a head or brain injury at work, inform your employerimmediatelytostarttheworkers’compensationprocess.

  10. In workers’ compensation and personal injury cases, it’s important to havedetailednotestohelpbuildyourcaseformaximumcompensation. Because brain injuries can cause issues with memory and cognition, have a friend or family member attend doctor’s appointments with you andhelpyoudocumentyourtreatmentandrecovery. KeepDetailed Notes

  11. Consultwithan Attorney Ifyouorsomeoneyoulovesuffersabraininjuryduetonegligenceor on the job, you may need the help of a personal injury or workers’ compensationattorneytogetyouthecompensationyoudeserve.

  12. AtthelawofficesofDaleE.Anstine,ourfocusison personalinjuryclaimsforourCentralPennsylvania clients.Ourconsultationsarealwaysfree.Contact ustoscheduleafreeconsultation. Call:717-846-0606 Website:anstine4you.com FREE Consultation

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