Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

In our Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Firm, we represent individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries from accidents and falls. A traumatic brain injury is usually caused by a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. The effects of a traumatic brain injury may be short lived or long standing. It is estimated that 2% of the United States population have long term or life long need for help with their daily activities due to a TBI. A traumatic brain injury can cause an alteration of the brain which results in functional changes to cognitive thinking, loss of sensation, problems with communication and emotional upset. It is believed that a TBI can cause epilepsy, and increase a persons risk for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

The signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury often go unnoticed and are hard to diagnose. The symptoms do not always occur right away. It can take days or weeks for the symptoms to arise. The injury can occur even if there is no direct blow to the head. Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms can include:

* Headaches or neck pain that do not go away;
* Difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions;
* Slowness in thinking, speaking, acting, or reading;
* Getting lost or easily confused;
* Feeling tired all of the time, having no energy or motivation;
* Mood changes (feeling sad or angry for no reason);
* Changes in sleep patterns (sleeping a lot more or having a hard time sleeping);
* Lightheadedness, dizziness, or loss of balance;
* Urge to vomit (nausea);
* Increased sensitivity to lights, sounds, or distractions;
* Blurred vision or eyes that tire easily;
* Loss of sense of smell or taste; and
* Ringing in the ears.

Related Web Resources:

NINDS: Traumatic Brain Injury Information Page

National Brain Injury Research, Treatment & Training Foundation: Facts about Traumatic Brain Injuries.