Traumatic Brain Injury

The leading causes of traumatic brain injury are motor vehicle accidents, falls and sports injuries. Approximately 5 million Americans have some form of brain injury disability. Traumatic brain injuries can occur from direct trauma, such as when the head strikes the steering wheel or the floor or from indirect trauma such as occurs is a whiplash situation where the head is thrown backwards and frontwards in a collision. The mechanism of injury in most of these cases is the collision of the brain against the skull or a penetrating injury from an outside force.

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Sometimes the victim has a loss of consciousness, either for a brief or extended period of time. There can be a concussion, which is often accompanied by symptoms of nausea, vomiting, dizziness and disorientation. Many trauma victims have amnesia for the traumatic event and ongoing problems with cognitive functioning. Traumatic brain injuries are serious. They require complete diagnostic work up that may include special imaging studies and neuropsychological testing. The victim may look normal to others while the real picture is one of helplessness.

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Recovery and rehabilitation from brain injuries often necessitates specialized facilities with the experience to assist with physical and neurocognitive function. TBI can be devastating for the victim and his family. He needs not only specialized medical care but also an attorney who has handled these types of cases in the past. At Wimer Law Offices, we have that experience. Matt Wimer was the course planner and presenter at a continuing legal seminar on brain injuries. He has represented victims of traumatic brain injuries and is prepared to help you navigate the uncertain seas ahead of you.