Chicago Car Accident Law Firm > Traumatic Brain Injury

An experienced Chicago car accident law firm can assist you in identifying the potential signs of TBI and make sure you receive additional compensatory damages when the cause of your injury is the fault of a third-party.  After a car accident, it might be possible the pain in your head or neck is more than a temporary nuisance.  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to consequences ranging from physical disability to sudden mood swings which might go unnoticed by the victim for an extended period of time.  The personal, respectful attention a Chicago car accident law firm gives to sufferers of TBI is grounded in their commitment to serve those injured.

Traumatic brain injury occurs when the brain is injured by a sudden force, or trauma. The brain can be driven into the side of the skull by a sudden blow, or by the force of shaking or “whiplash.” In either case, the brain can suffer bruising and swelling, and in some cases the impact will be sufficient to tear blood vessels into the brain, causing intracranial bleeding.

In any case of closed head TBI it is necessary to study the symptoms following the car crash in order to diagnose the condition. Anyone who has sustained a blow to the head or whiplash-like injuries should be evaluated by a medical professional to determine if TBI has taken place. In many cases the symptoms may be so slight as to escape the victim’s notice, but if treatment is not available, further injury can develop. Often the symptoms may be delayed for many hours, until swelling in the brain reaches a point it affects the victim.

TBI can cause serious, life-threatening events and can result in permanent irreversible damage to the brain. It can lead to paralysis, seizures, blindness, memory loss, impaired communication skills, and many other disabilities. Symptoms may be as obvious as coma or as subtle as a change in emotional behavior. TBI can have a profound effect on quality of life, including inability to work, inability to interact socially and within the family, loss of normal body skills, etc.

If the trauma results in damage to the skull itself, such as a crack or break, the trauma is considered a penetrating head injury. More difficult to diagnose are closed head injuries, in which the brain is injured but the skull remains undamaged. This can occur from a blow or impact, or from severe back-and-forth shaking, such as whiplash. Babies and small children can suffer such injuries from being shaken, the so-called “shaken baby syndrome.”

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death as a result of car accident, call the experienced Chicago car accident law firm of VanDerGinst Law. P.C. by calling (866) 843-7367 or submit a free online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge.  If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we are paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date known as a statute of limitations.  Please call our office right away to ensure you do not waive your right to possible compensation by consulting our Chicago car accident law firm.