Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

In case you are the victim or have someone in your family who has suffered  mild traumatic brain injuries due to the negligence of others, its advisable top seek professional legal help.  As a victim or member of his family, you need to know that you have every right to file for damages in case the condition of traumatic brain injury is the result of carelessness or negligence of another person.

The diagnosis of a  mild traumatic brain injury does not mean that the patient does not have a severe injury, but rather is a classifcation of the type of injury.  Brain injuries termed as ‘mild‘ by doctors, can also disrupt the normal functioning of the brain. Contrary to popular belief, mild brain injuries are not the after effects of a disease or a medical condition like stroke, tumor, encephalitis, etc. S uch a type of closed brain injury could be a result of vehicle crash, assault on the head, slip and fall and more.

When is a closed brain injury termed as ‘mild’ brain injury? This type of traumatic brain injury is signified by loss of consciousness, inability to remember events preceding or following the accident as well as an altered emotional state. The closed brain injury is termed ‘mild’ when the victim suffers amnesia for more than 24 hours and remains unconscious for more than half an hour.

Accidents that impact the brain are the primary causes of mild brain injuries. For example, traumatic brain injuries can be caused during:

• Vehicular collision or crash
• Head Injury caused by assault or accident
• Falls
• Accidents resulting from any sporting activity
• Sudden deceleration of vehicle causing whiplash

Mild traumatic brain injuries usually show up after 24 hours have lapsed from the time of the trauma and include:

• Pain in the head
• Feelings of nausea and vomiting
• Visual impairment
• Listlessness and lethargy
• Dilatation of pupils
• Impairment of cognitive abilities
• Alteration of emotions and behavior

What happens to the victim who has suffered mild traumatic brain injuries? While some symptoms like pain the head, inertia and lethargy as well as cognitive impairment continue for up to a year after the traumatic event, the condition does improve gradually over a period of time. People can continue to lead normal lives if they have recovered fully.  However, many times, the symptoms do not fully improve and the patient can have residual effects for many years and even for a lifetime.

Related posts:

1. Moderate Brain Injury
2. Severe Brain Injury
3. Brain Injuries & Motorcycle Accidents
4. Focal Brain Injuries
5. Pediatric Closed Head Injury Lawyers

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