Traumatic Brain Injury
Attorneys Recover for Traumatic Brain Injuries in Maryland
Traumatic brain injury is a disruption in normal brain function resulting from a striking, piercing or jolting of the head.
A TBI can be sustained in an auto accident, a slip and fall, an athletic mishap or a blow or penetration by a heavy or sharp object. It may also be the result of “whiplash,” an acceleration and deceleration of the head that causes the brain to shake violently or twist inside the skull.
Recovering fair and adequate compensation requires careful analysis of who may be at fault and of the full extent of harm inflicted, which is often catastrophic. At Holzman & Dickriede in Baltimore, we have deep experience achieving positive outcomes in suits over closed- and open-head brain trauma.
When a head injury occurs, initial diagnosis and treatment may not reveal its seriousness. This is especially true with a closed-head injury, for which the outward indications may be limited. TBI symptoms may not be apparent for days or even weeks after an accident. These may include headaches, fatigue, muscle weakness, sleep disorders and vision and hearing problems.
A TBI can damage the axons, the delicate fibers that connect nerve cells in the brain, resulting in such cognitive deficits:
- Memory loss
- Trouble concentrating or paying attention
- Difficulty communicating, such as slurred speech or the inability to remember words
- Difficulty with thinking
- Impaired judgment
- Spatial disorientation
- Periodic and unexplained loss of consciousness
TBI might also cause emotional and behavioral problems, such as anxiety, depression and mood swings. All of these symptoms can have a very serious, negative effect on your lifestyle and outlook.
If you begin experiencing any these cognitive, physical or other behavioral symptoms within a few months after the accident, you should seek medical attention. A thorough neurological examination or brain imaging scan may reveal that you do, in fact, have accident-related TBI and document the extent of the injury.
If you have suffered TBI from an accident caused by the fault of another in the Baltimore area, you should consult with an attorney knowledgeable in Maryland personal injury law who can determine whether you in fact have a case for recovering against another party. Money damages may include:
- Your past and future medical expenses
- Your pain and suffering
- Your lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
If you retain us, we will seek all of the damages to which you are entitled. As with all personal injury liability cases in Maryland, it is necessary to prove not only who was at fault for the accident but also that the injured party was not contributorily negligent. We are skilled at proving these elements.
Contact accomplished traumatic brain injury plaintiffs’ attorneys.
If you suffer traumatic brain injury in an accident anywhere in Maryland, the attorneys of Holzman & Dickriede welcome the opportunity to sit down with you to determine how we can help you.
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