Proving Traumatic Brain Injury

CT scans

Doctors use CT (computed tomography) scans to diagnose potential TBI patients to determine the severity and treatment options. These scans are vital to your recovery and might even save your life. They are used to detect bleeding around the brain and brain swelling, both of which require emergency surgery. Your doctor’s CT scan could reveal that you have significant brain damage following your accident or injury.

Doctors also use a technique called brain mapping where they can identify areas of the brain impacted by your TBI. Through brain mapping, studies have shown that an injury to one area of the brain can affect the nerve cells of the whole brain.

Medical Experts

The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body and a medical expert is vital to accurately diagnosing TBIs. Neuroradiologists are medical experts who specialize in injuries related to the brain, spine, head, and neck. These experts can be called upon to interpret CT scans, MRIs, and other medical evaluations that prove your TBI.

 

Witness Testimony

In addition to a medical expert witnesses’ testimony, your own family and friends can testify about how your TBI has impacted your life. They might state how your behavior before your accident changed dramatically after your injury. They may reinforce the fact that you are finding it hard to navigate life and now suffer from chronic behavioral issues, such as memory loss or aggression.

Mental Health Experts

To provide further evidence of the emotional changes you feel after your injury, you may recruit a mental health expert in your case. Receiving a psychological evaluation could reveal that you are clinically depressed, anxious, or experience fits of range — common symptoms associated with brain damage.

Signs You Might Have a TBI

You might have a traumatic brain injury if you’re suffering from one or more of the following symptoms:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Confusion
• Trouble forming sentences or speaking clearly
• Behavioral changes

If you experience any of these symptoms, be sure to seek prompt medical care. You might require a doctor’s evaluation to ensure you receive the compensation you need to cover your ongoing medical expenses.

Traumatic Brian Injuries & Alzheimer’s Disease

While emergency surgery or initial treatment might eliminate the risk of death due to a TBI, these injuries often linger and could affect you later in life. For example, studies show that older adults with moderate TBI are 2.3 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Further, severe TBI increases the chance of developing Alzheimer’s by 4.5 times. Other studies revealed that TBI accelerates cognitive decline by two or more years. According to the National Institute on Aging, you may be suffering from early sign of Alzheimer’s if you experience one or more of the following symptoms:

• Memory Loss
• Poor judgment
• Losing track of current location
• Forgetting recently learned information
• Repeating questions
• Mood and behavioral changes
• Increased anxiety

Suffering from a TBI? Call Today

Traumatic brain injuries could alter your life completely, resulting in long-term health effects that decrease your quality of life. It’s vital that your recruit the help of a traumatic brain injury lawyer to ensure you receive the compensation you need to cover all your current and ongoing expenses.

The lawyers at Kemmy Law Firm will gather evidence strengthening your case and recruit expert witnesses to sway negotiations in your favor. If negotiations break down at any point, we’re ready to take your case to trial obtain fair compensation.