Neurological cases are those involving any brain or spinal damage.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to any brain damage as a result of trauma or external force. TBI’s can be caused by skull fractures, concussions, bullet wounds, falls, car accidents and more. Symptoms of TBI’s can range from headaches, nausea, vomiting or fatigue to problems with speech, difficulty sleeping, loss of consciousness, and even seizures. TBI’s are one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults.
We’ve handled several cases involving TBI’s. When a teenage boy was hit by his neighbor he suffered a broken leg and a cracked sinus. The sinus injury caused puss, that would have drained from his nose, to cover his meninges and result in traumatically induced meningitis.
Non-traumatic brain injuries (NTBI’s) are brain injuries caused by internal factors, such as lead intoxication or a lack of oxygen (ex. from an aneurysms or cardiac arrest). NTBI’s can be just as problematic for the brain as TBI’s but they are oftentimes harder spot. For example, if a football player is tackled to the ground, hits his head and immediately becomes disoriented or nauseous, the logical next step would be to check him for a concussion. However, when a person becomes increasingly disoriented out of the blue or exhibits impaired executive functioning, it can be harder to find the reason as to why.
This was the case for the children of Kimnatta Jones who ingested lead paint from the walls of their apartment. Lead is a neurotoxin that substantially affects the brain development of children and can lead to behavioral problems, difficulties speaking, impaired executive functioning and more. For an official list consult the World Health Organizations page on lead poisoning.
Neurological damages cause immense cognitive impairment. Symptoms may not surface for days and weeks after the injury, yet, they still can progress and worsen. Some brain damage may be difficult to perceive outwardly as a person’s behavior may change in specific instances. E.g. difficulties trying to make a plan. Brain damage is permanent, so it’s important to consult a neurologist, a neuropsychologist and a life care planner.
Over the years, we recovered millions for our clients who have had serious neurological injuries due to medical malpractice, lead poisoning, automobile accidents and more. Receiving money to provide for yourself or your loved one after suffering neurological damage can make a diagnosis more manageable and account for future medical care.