Nebraska Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

Have You Sustained an Injury?

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can potentially affect someone for the rest of their life depending on the severity. Our brains are arguably the most important organ, seeing as the brain controls every other part of our bodies.

Severe TBIs can permanently impact the brain’s ability to send the necessary signals out, and can dramatically change the way someone lives for the rest of their lives. Once you seek the necessary medical attention, you should seek legal counsel to determine whether you can seek financial compensation to assist with any medical or long-term costs associated with your injury.

Mild Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Physical

• Loss of consciousness ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes
• Vomiting or nausea
• Headaches
• Disorientation or confusion
• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Sleeping excessively
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Loss of balance or dizziness

Sensory

• Blurred vision
• Changes in the ability to smell
• Ringing in the ears
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Increased sensitivity to sound and light

Mental or Cognitive

• Concentration or memory issues
• Changes in mood
• Depression or anxiety

Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms

Physical

• Loss of consciousness ranging from several minutes to an hour or more
• Extended nausea or repeated vomiting
• Constant or worsening headache
• Seizures or convulsions
• Pupil dilation
• Finger or toe weakness or numbness
• Coordination issues
• Clear fluids coming from the ears or nose
• Inability to wake up

Sensory

• Blurred vision
• Changes in the ability to smell
• Ringing in the ears
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Increased sensitivity to sound and light

Mental or Cognitive

• Serious confusion
• Unusual behavior like combativeness, agitation, etc.
• Slurring words while speaking
• Conscious disorders, including coma

Filing Your Claim

The symptoms following a less severe TBI may fade, but in many cases the victim can suffer from permanent damage. Some injuries may even require surgery to repair a hematoma or prevent a brain bleed that will both increase the health risk as well as add to any medical bills.

Even mild TBIs could require multiple hospital visits, especially if the victim has already suffered from a TBI in the past.

If you suffered a TBI due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a claim to seek the compensation you need. The Domina Law Group has spent the past30+ years handling hundreds of personal injury cases across the United States, and our traumatic brain injury lawyers are prepared to handle any case, even if it means taking your claim to court.