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Dallas Texas TX Brain Injury Cases

Written by: Jason Eric Kipness

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What type of accidents can cause brain injuries?

Brain injuries can occur from car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bike/pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, birth injury, defective products, sports injuries, assaults, dangerous premises, construction accidents, work accidents, oil and gas rig accidents, railroad accidents, drunk driver accidents, child abuse and neglect, nursing home abuse and neglect, falls, drownings, and electrocutions,

What are the types of brain injury symptoms?

The three types of brain injury symptoms are physical symptoms, cognitive symptoms, and behavioral symptoms. Examples of symptoms are inability to concentrate or remember, nausea, vomiting, loss of balance, blurred vision, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, weakness/numbness, anger, anxiety, confusion, mood swings.

What type of help does one need to recover from a brain injury?

Help can include assistance with memory improvement, problem solving, job retraining, anger management, and stress management.

What types of changes can brain injuries cause?

Brain injuries can cause changes in thinking, speech, learning, emotions, behavior, sensation and the ability to learn and remember.

How are brain injuries diagnosed?

Brain injuries are diagnosed with medical exams, diagnostic studies (CT or MRI or PET scan); neuropsychological testing, and standardized testng.

What should I do if I or someone experienced a brain injury from an accident or medical care?

You should contact a brain injury attorney. You should get immediate medical care and follow the doctor's instructions. If involved in an accident, you should take pictures of the accident scene and your injuries. You should document are non-visible injuries such as how the injury affects your life. You should get the names of all witnesses to any accident the caused the brain injury. You should report the accident to the police or your employer if work-related.

What should I do if an insurance company calls me about my brain injury?

You should contact a brain injury attorney. You should not sign any insurance company documents and should not give a statement to an insurance company before you talk to an attorney. You should not allow a insurance company access to your medical records.