I have successfully handled many TBI cases and have recruited leading experts in the field and taught lawyer seminars on traumatic brain injury cases as well. TBI is receiving enormous attention and funding in recent years, in terms of diagnosing, imaging, and testing, as well as clinical medical research, and deservedly so. Each year about 2.5 million people sustain a TBI. While most people eventually get better, unfortunately fifty thousand will die from it and another eighty thousand will suffer permanent disability. TBI is the leading cause of death for people below age 44. Since fifty percent or more (and I think a lot more) of TBI cases are missed in emergency rooms, it stands to reason that the true numbers are much higher.
TBI is typically referred to as an “invisible” injury, meaning persons with it usually appear perfectly normal, as they did before the injury. As such, it is very important to do understand the client’s life “before and after” the injury and to talk with witnesses, co-workers and family. I find that most times, people do not share their inner most thoughts on their injury, either because they hope it goes away or they are afraid of upsetting loved ones or because they are too scared to even talk about it. All of that is understandable, but I know how to look for and find the true damages that cause people to suffer. I have been there and there is hope for a better future.
Even among people diagnosed with a concussion (which is brain damage), most physicians will brush it off by telling patients they will get better over time, but they can’t say when or how much better. Some people get frustrated and just ignore it, hoping it will go away. Oftentimes, I have seen still symptomatic people long after a TBI event, who have never been properly tested or diagnosed. It is important to try to define matters and I try to get people answers and the help they need. I stay up to date on the best experts, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for victims of TBI. I also work with neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuro-radiologists, neuropsychologists, and testing centers, so that my clients can get the help they need, even when they have been failed or ignored by conventional diagnostic and treatment approaches. My clients’ physical, emotional and financial concerns are always my firm’s top priorities.
TBI cases can also have a cohort diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and I have experience in handling all types of PTSD cases as well. It is very important to get treatment, counseling and support for PTSD. I am happy to say that recovery and ongoing recovery are indeed possible.
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