The brain is the most complex organ in the entire human body. And when it is injured or harmed in any way, there is the potential for serious and life-altering consequences to occur. If you’ve suffered any type of injury to the head, we encourage you to reach out to a Lanham traumatic brain injury lawyer from GDH Law.
Our legal team provides informational meetings and case evaluations completely free of charge to injury victims and their families. Contact us today and we’ll schedule your consultation at a time that works best for you.
Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics
For many victims, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are largely invisible injuries. Even after cuts, scrapes, bruises, and stitches have healed, TBIs often continue to impact victims for months, years, or even a lifetime.
Life after a TBI can feel extremely isolating. But we are here to say that you are not alone. GDH Law is a proud legal advocate for accident and injury victims living with TBIs. And as part of our legal advocacy, we are intimately familiar with just how widespread this type of injury truly is.
Let’s take a closer look at traumatic brain injury facts and statistics.
- TBIs affect approximately 7 million people every year.
- An average of 62,000 children and teenagers suffer traumatic brain injuries annually.
- Falls (including slip-and-fall accidents) are the leading cause of brain injuries.
- Older adults are hospitalized for TBIs at higher rates than other age groups.
You are not alone. GDH Law is a powerful ally for those who have been injured by the negligent or reckless actions of others.
Signs and Symptoms of a TBI
It is important to seek immediate medical attention if you or a loved one has hit their head or been involved in an accident. Prompt treatment can alleviate symptoms associated with TBIs, and early intervention can even lessen the severity and long-term impact of these injuries.
If you’re unsure whether you need care, we always recommend caution—it’s better to be safe rather than sorry.
Go immediately to the emergency room, call 911, or have a friend transport you to the hospital if you begin experiencing any of the following signs and symptoms of a TBI:
- A headache that gets worse or won’t go away
- Nausea or vomiting
- Drowsiness or extreme fatigue
- Loss of balance or dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Ringing in the ears
- Sensitivity to sound and light
- Confusion
- Loss of consciousness (even briefly)
- Concentration or memory problems
- Mood changes
- Sleeping disturbances
- Clear fluid leaking from the nose or ears
- Unnatural pupil dilation
- Numbness or weakness in the extremities
Children often display different signs of head injuries. Parents, guardians, or caregivers should be on the lookout for the following symptoms:
- Uncharacteristic irritability
- Frequent or constant crying
- Lethargy or drowsiness
- Change in sleeping habits (either too much or too little)
- Change in attention span
- Seizures
- Loss of interest in favorite activities or toys
- Unexplainable sad mood
Never ignore signs of a head injury in either adults or children. Without treatment, an injury can progress rapidly. And any subsequent hit, bump, blow, or jolt may cause a secondary worsening of the initial injury.
Serious Representation for Life’s Most Difficult Times
We are proud to represent clients the GDH Way—with professionalism, dedication, and results-driven focus. As a boutique law firm, we provide personalized focus to every case we take on. With this approach, we continually achieve exceptional results time and time again.
At GDH Law, we are privileged to serve the community of Lanham, Prince George’s County, Maryland, Washington D.C., and beyond.
How Can a Lanham Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Help Me?
A traumatic brain injury can cause more than just physical impairments. Many TBI survivors experience long-term cognitive problems, including difficulty learning, making decisions, or memory issues. During this period of life, your only focus should be on recovery.
By partnering with a Maryland personal injury law firm, you are making an important decision to prioritize yourself and your needs. A Lanham traumatic brain injury lawyer can help you by:
- Providing consistent and dependable legal representation.
- Identifying all parties who are at fault for your injury.
- Identifying and reviewing evidence related to your case.
- Working alongside medical experts to correctly calculate the cost of future medical care.
- Speaking and negotiating with the insurance company on your behalf.
It’s your job to get better. It’s our job to fight for the compensation you are owed.
Understanding the Different Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Medical experts break traumatic brain injuries into two broad categories:
- Closed brain injury – A non-penetrating brain injury without any breakage of the skull. May be caused by a bump, jolt, blow, hit, or rapid back and forth movement that causes the tearing, bruising, and shearing of brain tissue.
- Open (penetrating) brain injury – A penetrating brain injury caused by a foreign object breaching the skull and piercing or hitting the brain.
Over the long-term, traumatic brain injury survivors may continue to experience speech difficulties, struggle to think logically, or have trouble understanding other people when they talk. Performing daily tasks that were once familiar and regular can become virtually impossible.
GDH Law—Representing Maryland With Compassion and Respect
We understand that for many people who suffered traumatic brain injuries, life will never be quite the same as it was before. So while we know that we can’t undo the past, we are proud to be part of the solution.
GDH Law provides personalized legal representation to anyone who has suffered an injury because of another person’s or entity’s negligence. To discuss your legal options in a completely free, no-obligation setting, call or contact us online today.
We’ll match you with a Lanham traumatic brain injury lawyer for a no-cost case evaluation.
