Commonly referred to as head injuries, traumatic brain injuries are one of the more severe types of injuries suffered in automobile accident, sports injury cases, slip and fall accidents and other cases involving negligence. Injuries to the brain impact can impact one’s ability to work and earn a living. Since the brain is the source of our thoughts and emotions, an injury to the brain can cause severe, and sometimes, irreparable, changes in personality, emotion, and indeed the very essence of who we are.

Since our brain defines who we are, the consequences of a brain injury can affect all aspects of our lives, including our personality. A brain injury is different from a broken limb or punctured lung. An injury in these areas limit the use of a specific part of your body, but your personality and mental abilities remain unchanged. Most often, these body structures heal and regain their previous function. Brain injuries do not heal like other injuries. Recovery is a functional recovery, based on mechanisms that remain uncertain. No two brain injuries are alike and the consequence of two similar injuries may be very different. Symptoms may appear right away but often may not be present for days or even weeks after the injury, and include:

•unconsciousness
•migranes
•recurring headaches
•vertigo
•double vision
•loss of ability to concentrate
•issues with balance
•shortened attention span
•nausea
•vomiting

Cases involving traumatic brain injuries often involve expert medical testimony. They require an understanding of the medical principles underlying head injury cases. They require experienced legal representation. An experienced traumatic brain injury lawyer, Philadelphia based Howard Silverman and his team of brain injury attorneys have helped many injured individuals to recover damages. For a free consultation, please contact a brain injury lawyer at Kane & Silverman.

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