When a person experiences head trauma, it's important to seek treatment as soon as possible. If you or someone you love has experienced a traumatic brain injury and believe negligence may have been a factor; have an Atlanta personal injury lawyer assist you in determining your legal options for filing a Georgia personal injury claim.
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
Although not all blows or bumps to the head will result in a TBI, a traumatic brain injury can range from mild to severe. The majority of TBIs that can occur on an annual basis are concussions, however even a mild concussion can lead to serious injury if it is not treated or a if secondary concussion occurs before the first one heals properly.
A person who has sustained a traumatic brain injury can experience a variety of symptoms that include:
- loss of consciousness;
- headache;
- nausea;
- dizziness;
- blurred vision;
- fatigue;
- inability to recollect memories;
- lack of concentration;
- numbness;
- loss of coordination; and
- behavioral and mood changes.
Getting immediate medical treatment can help save a life or reduce the potential long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury. If you sustained a severe TBI because of the negligence of someone else, such as through a motor vehicle accident or slip and fall, you can get the legal opinion of an experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer to see what options you may have for compensation to help with medical bills, lost wages, and other accident expenses.
Contacting an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer
If you are the victim of someone else's negligence or carelessness, whether in a traffic accident or some other type of accident, you have certain rights guaranteed by law. To help you understand these rights and seek the compensation you may be eligible for to help get your life back in order, contact the Atlanta Law Offices of Sheryl L. Burke for a no-cost consultation on your injury case.