Traumatic Brain Injury Resulting From a Serious Florida Accident

Any time a person suffers a blow to the head, they are at risk for a traumatic brain injury, also referred to as TBI. This type of serious injury can cause life-long, even fatal consequences for the injured person and their family. The medical care necessary to deal with a TBI can be expensive and may last a lifetime, which can put a substantial strain on your family's finances.

A St. Petersburg injury lawyer can assist you in filing a personal injury claim that will let your family recover the damages that resulted from your loved one's Florida accident.

What is a TBI?

A TBI occurs when a Florida accident results in a blow to the head that causes damage to the brain and disrupts its normal function. The brain tissue is extremely fragile and susceptible to bruising, bleeding and tearing under stress. A TBI can be mild like a concussion, or it can be severe and result in coma or death.

There are 3 levels of TBI: mild, moderate and severe. Mild cases of TBI are commonly called concussions and may result in brief loss of consciousness (a few minutes), headache, dizziness and ringing in the ears, among other symptoms. Moderate forms of TBI often come with a persistent or worsening headache, confusion, nausea and dilated pupils. Severe TBI can result in seizures, coma, weakness in extremities and sometimes death.

Symptoms and Treatment of TBI

Any time you or a loved one is in a serious Florida accident and suffers a hit or jolt to the head they should be evaluated for signs of a TBI. Even a slight bump can result in damage to fragile brain tissue and could take some time for symptoms to show.

Signs and symptoms to look for in a TBI victim include:

• slurred speech;
• blurred or double vision;
• a bad taste in the mouth;
• concentration problems;
• changes in mood or behavior;
• sleeping problems or inability to awaken;
• nausea or vomiting;
• seizures or convulsions;
• ringing in the ears;
• headaches, especially persistent ones; and
• dizziness.

Depending on the severity of your TBI, there are some therapy options to help cope with its long-term effects. Medical attention is critical in the minutes following a Florida accident, as damage from a TBI cannot be reversed but merely halted. Making sure proper oxygen and blood flow reach the brain is important to stop the progression of TBI damage.

Rehabilitation following a TBI and Florida accident may involve a combination of physical, occupational, speech/language and psychological therapy. Physical damage to the head will need to be repaired through surgery and medication, and recovery from a physical injury can take months.

The overall cost of a TBI from a Florida accident - both financially and emotionally - can be a taxing burden on your family. When your Florida accident was the result of someone else's negligence, you should contact a St. Petersburg injury lawyer to discuss your option to file a personal injury claim.

Contacting a St. Petersburg Injury Lawyer

When you are faced with medical bills, lost income and suffering after a serious Florida accident, you don't need to worry alone. The Law Offices of William K. Saron, P.A. offers clients a FREE copy of our book, Your Guide to Accident Claims in Florida: Don't Wreck Your Injury Case. For personal attention to your Florida accident claim and the needs of you and your family, contact us at 727-345-4566 or 1-866-836-4947.