Brain injuries are not always readily apparent, especially when accident victims have suffered broken bones, lacerations, burns or other acute injuries. Mild brain damage may go undiagnosed for days, weeks or even months, but in the long term it may be life-changing and debilitating.
Pursuit Of Full Compensation For Head-Trauma Accidents
If you suspect that a family member has sustained a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury because of the negligence of others, the Annapolis law firm of Cochran & Chhabra, LLC can help. We work to ensure clients get proper diagnosis and treatment by neurological specialists, and we doggedly pursue comprehensive damages for the financial and personal impact.
Our skilled trial lawyers have helped clients in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore and surrounding counties of Maryland obtain compensation for permanent and catastrophic injuries. Contact us today for a free consultation about your case.
Mild Brain Injury And Concussion Syndrome
Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from direct trauma, such as hitting the head in a falling accident or striking the interior of the vehicle in a car accident or truck accident. Brain injuries can also occur indirectly, as from the violent whiplash action of a rear-end collision.
Unlike a fractured skull or broken neck, there may be no outward indication of brain trauma from a closed head injury. Meanwhile, the delicate tissues of the brain may be bruised and disrupted and the damage can become worse or permanent if not treated in timely fashion. Concussion symptoms, for example, may go away within days or linger on for a year or more.
Diagnosis commonly results after family members notice symptoms of brain injury:
- Headaches or vertigo
- Vision impairment
- Inability to concentrate
- Slurred speech or dazed expression
- Forgetfulness or memory loss
- Problems with balance or coordination
- Fatigue or lethargy
- Depression or mood swings
- Personality change
Compensation For The Lasting Effects Of Brain Injury
The cumulative symptoms of mild brain injury may prevent the person from returning to his or her job or sustaining any type of employment. The symptoms may come and go, and the person may recover over time or never improve. We work with neurologists, physical therapists, vocational experts, psychologists and many professionals to understand our client's needs and to portray the full impact of the injury to the insurance adjusters or a jury.
We know that even a mild traumatic brain injury can be quite disabling and have a profound impact on the victim and the whole family. Our brain injury lawyers are committed to holding the negligent parties accountable for ongoing care, lost income and the pain and suffering of the brain injury victim.
Cochran and Chhabra, LLC extends a free initial consultation, and we can come to you if you cannot travel to our Annapolis office. Call us at 410.268.5515 or 888.268.5515, or contact us online. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we advance the costs of litigation and we recover attorney fees only if we secure compensation for our client.
