Traumatic Brain Injury
The East Tennessee traumatic Brain Injury attorneys at Baker Associates understand the impact of traumatic brain injury or “TBI.” Traumatic brain injuries can cause physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral effects. The outcome of TBI can range from full recovery to permanent disability.
Traumatic brain injury is damage to the brain resulting from an external force, such as rapid deceleration, impact, or penetration. Brain function can be temporarily or permanently impaired. TBI can be classified based on severity, with severity ranging from mild to severe.
The primary causes of traumatic brain injury are: motor vehicle accidents, falls, being struck by an object, and violence. Some symptoms of TBI are: loss of consciousness, headache, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, difficulty balancing, blurred vision, fatigue, and changes in sleep patterns. Cognitive and emotional symptoms might include: behavioral or mood changes, confusion, difficulty concentrating and thinking.
If you or a loved one has had a traumatic brain injury due to negligence of another, contact the injury attorneys of Baker Associates for your free consultation today. Our offices are located in Knoxville and Sevierville, Tennessee.
