Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted By San Diego Injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2009 3:40pm PDT
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be considered to be "severe" if the individual experienced an extended period of unconsciousness after the injury combined with low levels of responsiveness and cognition after the injury.
A strong or forceful blow or other impact to the head can result in severe TBI. This type of injury can require multiple corrective surgeries to remove the damaged tissue. Additionally, the victim could even be at risk of death due to brain bleeding or trauma to the brain.
Symptoms of severe traumatic brain injury can include the following:
- Cognitive difficulties
- Low response to stimuli
- Loss of vision
- Blurry vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Seizures or convulsions
- Confusion
- Pain
Treatment for such head injuries can include surgery, intracranial pressure monitoring device implantation, any necessary post-surgery rehabilitative measures and more.
If you or a loved one has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury resulting from amother person's negligence, please contact a San Diego accident lawyer at the Zalkin Law Firm at your earliest convenience. Their legal team could be able to help you recover compensation for your injuries.