Traumatic Brain Injury claims in Northern Kentucky

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the hardest injuries to recover from after an accident, and some people never recover fully. When a traumatic brain injury is severe, it can permanently change someone’s life, and the individual in question might never return to their old job and hobbies. More minor TBIs, like concussions, are easier to recover from but could leave a victim impaired for many months. At FH Law, we help TBI victims and their families get the compensation they need after a devastating accident.

 

A TBI can be caused by any hard blow or jolt to the head that makes the brain jiggle around inside the skull. Any hard blow to the body can also cause a TBI if it causes the head to whip back and forth and damages the brain.

 

The most common TBIs are caused by:

 

• Car Accidents - It is very easy to suffer whiplash in a car accident or slam your head against the steering wheel or a passenger. TBIs from car accidents can be some of the worst that we see.
  
• Slips and Falls - After falling, a person can slam their head on the floor or hit an object, like a desk or a filing cabinet. Falls cause almost 50% of all TBIs.
  
• Sports Injuries - TBIs are common in football, soccer, and other contact sports. You could even suffer a TBI in baseball if hit with the ball or the bat.
   

Traumatic brain injuries can be “open” or “closed.” Open simply means that something has penetrated the skull or cracked the
skull open. Open TBIs can be especially devastating, and many victims cannot recover from them. A TBI is closed when the skull remains intact. One common misconception is that closed TBIs are less severe. In reality, closed TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the circumstances.

 

You might be unsure whether or not you have a TBI after an accident. Not everyone who falls or gets into a car accident suffers a TBI. To determine if you have a TBI, look for common symptoms. If you blacked out after the accident, chances are very high you suffered a TBI. The longer you were unconscious, the more severe your head injury. Still, you can suffer a head injury without losing consciousness.

 

The days and weeks after a TBI are confusing. You and your loved one might not know what steps to take or even be thinking about a lawsuit. However, the sooner you reach out to an attorney, the better.

 

The traumatic brain injury lawyers at FH Law can meet with you for a free, no obligation, consultation. Please contact FH Law today. Our compassionate legal guidance has helped countless people in their darkest hour get the money they need to start over.