Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI, also called intracranial injury) occurs when an outside force injures the brain.

TBI is a cause of death and disability, especially in children and young adults. Causes include falls, vehicle accidents, sporting injuries and violence.

Brain trauma can be caused by a direct impact or by acceleration alone. In addition to the damage caused at the moment of injury, brain trauma causes secondary injury, a variety of events that take place in the minutes and days following the injury. These processes, which include alterations in blood flow and pressure within the skull, contribute substantially to the damage from the initial injury.

TBI can cause a host of physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral effects, and the outcome can range from complete recovery to permanent disability or death. The 21th century has seen critical developments in diagnosis and treatment which have decreased the mortality rates and improved outcome.The initial treatment required may be minimal or may include interventions such as medications and emergency surgery. Physical , speech and occupational therapy are usually required for rehabilitation in even modest TBI injuries.

There are a host of support groups locally and nationwide for victims of TBI. We at Pohlson & Moorhead, LLP have successfully litigated TBI cases for clients over the past 30 years, and welcome your inquiries for this often under diagnosed but catastrophic injury.