Understanding the Impact of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) will have multiple, complex and lifelong consequences for victims and their families. The effects of a traumatic brain injury can range from coma to a range of more subtle disabilities that make it impossible to hold a job or perform everyday tasks. Serious head trauma affects everything in your life.

Our brains control nearly every aspect of our physical, mental and emotional lives. When they are damaged, the impact can be catastrophic.

A concussion or strong blow to the head can affect:

• Memory and cognitive ability
• Vision, hearing and speech
• Balance and motor skills
• Personality and behavior

Similarly, the evaluation of injury and damages is a complex and multifaceted task. TBI analysis requires the input of neurologists, radiologists, physiatrists, psychologists, rehabilitation experts, care givers and economists.

Taking traumatic brain injury cases to court can require an enormous time, energy and financial investment. Brain injury cases are complex and no two cases are the same. Getting a proper diagnosis and projections of both the immediate and long-term costs are crucial.

People who have sustained TBI need an extensive array of professional resources, including forensic and medical experts, specialists in psychology, life care planning and long-term medical care. Since these injuries are usually permanent our goal is to ensure that the care and financial help you need in the years ahead is completely covered by your settlement or verdict.

Ball & Roberts
Pasadena, California Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers
626-793-2117