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Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury symptoms

Posted on August 07, 2011 by Ronald Todd

According to the physicians at the Mayo clinic, a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury can include any of the signs and symptoms of mild injury, as well as the following symptoms that may appear within the first hours to days after a head injury:

• Loss of consciousness from a few minutes to hours
• Profound confusion
• Agitation, combativeness or other unusual behavior
• Slurred speech
• Inability to awaken from sleep
• Weakness or numbness in the extremities
• Loss of coordination
• Loss of bladder control or bowel control
• Persistent headache or headache that worsens
• Repeated vomiting or nausea
• Convulsions or seizures
• Dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes
• Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears

Children's symptoms

Infants and young children with brain injuries may lack the communication skills to report headaches, sensory problems, confusion and similar symptoms. In a child with traumatic brain injury, you may observe:

• Change in nursing or eating habits
• Persistent crying
• Unusual or easy irritability
• Change in ability to pay attention
• Inability to be consoled
• Change in sleep habits
• Sad or depressed mood
• Loss of interest in favorite toys or activities

When to see a doctor

Always see your doctor if you or your child has received a blow to the head. Seek emergency medical care if there are any signs or symptoms of traumatic brain injury following a recent blow or other traumatic injury to the head.

The terms "mild," "moderate" and "severe" are used to describe the effect of the injury on brain function. A "mild" injury to the brain is still a serious injury that requires prompt attention and an accurate diagnosis.

Common Causes

Common events causing traumatic brain injury include the following:

• Falls. Falling out of bed, slipping in the bath, falling down steps, falling from ladders and related falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury overall, particularly in older adults and young children.
• Vehicle-related collisions. Collisions involving cars, motorcycles or bicycles — and pedestrians involved in such accidents — are a common cause of traumatic brain injury, particularly among adults in their early 20s.
• Violence. About 10 percent of traumatic brain injuries are caused by violence, such as gunshot wounds, domestic violence or child abuse. Shaken baby syndrome is traumatic brain injury caused by the violent shaking of an infant that damages brain cells.
• Sports injuries. Traumatic brain injuries may be caused by injuries from a number of sports, including boxing, football, baseball, lacrosse, skateboarding, hockey, and other high-impact or extreme sports.
• Explosive blasts and other combat injuries. Explosive blasts are a common cause of traumatic brain injury in active-duty military personnel. Although the mechanism of damage isn't well understood, many researchers believe that the pressure wave passing through the brain significantly disrupts brain function. Traumatic brain injury also results from penetrating wounds, severe blows to the head with shrapnel or debris, and falls or bodily collisions with objects following a blast.

When to seek legal council

After a severe traumatic brain injury, the first concern of your family should be making sure you get proper medical treatment. Juggling the concerns of medical bills, job loss, and insurance settlements can be difficult. Guiding you throughout the entire process, we will make sure you get the medical care you need and have the financial support necessary to protect yourself.

As you search for solutions, you learn things every day about the major and minor ways that brain damage affects you and your family. We will make sure the court understands the complete effect your severe traumatic brain injury has had on your way of life.

We offer our clients compassionate support, because we know how hard it can be to deal with the unexpected consequences of a severe traumatic brain injury. We also offer aggressive representation in court, fighting for our clients to make sure they get the full extent of compensation they deserve, finding long-term solutions after the accident that caused their TBI:

• Accidental Drowning
• Car Accidents
• Construction Accidents

As you search for solutions and ways to keep up with your medical bills, you will not have to worry about lawyer fees, because we handle all cases on a contingency basis. You will not pay anything until we get you the full extent of compensation you deserve. We also offer off-site visits to meet with families at the hospital as they work together to make a full TBI recovery.

Contact Indiana Injury Lawyer Ronald S. Todd today

A traumatic brain injury will affect how you live the rest of your life, so start looking for long-term solutions today. Open during normal business hours, our offices offer evening and weekend appointments as well. Our phones are answered twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, so call 317-375-7718 or contact us on-line at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free initial consultation.

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