Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Brain injuries can range from mild to deadly. They can be so severe that they cause the death of the injured person. They can cause comas, vegetative states, and loss in function of most of all major bodily functions. On the other extreme, a milder brain injury can go undetected, and may even resolve with time. More noticeable mild brain injuries are those that occur following loss of consciousness, a concussion, or even simply whiplash. These may present as irritability, difficulty with concentration or reasoning, or loss in memory skills. Regardless of the degree of brain injury, it can be very scary and frustrating for the person who suffers from it, and often for the other people in their lives. While your medical professionals work with you on the injury and treatment for it, Fullerton Law, P.A. is here to assist you with the legal aspects of it – specifically in obtaining fair compensation for the losses you suffer as a result of a brain injury.

An important resource for people who suffer from brain injury is the Brain Injury Association of America. They are a plentiful resource of information. Below is information available on their website regarding what a brain injury is and how it can be traumatically caused.

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  • A person with a brain injury is a person first
  • No two brain injuries are exactly the same

A Healthy Brain

To understand what happens when the brain is injured, it is important to realize what a healthy brain is made of and what it does. The brain is enclosed inside the skull. The skull acts as a protective covering for the soft brain. The brain is made of neurons (nerve cells). The neurons form tracts that route throughout the brain. These nerve tracts carry messages to various parts of the brain. The brain uses these messages to perform functions. The functions include our coordinating our body’s systems, such as breathing, heart rate, body temperature, and metabolism; thought processing; body movements; personality; behavior; and the senses, such as vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Each part of the brain serves a specific function and links with other parts of the brain to form more complex functions.

An Injured Brain


Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury




Definition: Traumatic Brain Injury




After an impact to the head, a person with a brain injury can experience a variety of symptoms but not necessarily all of the following symptoms. This information is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or examination. A person with a suspected brain injury should contact a physician immediately, go to the emergency room, or call 911 in the case of an emergency. Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury include can include, but are not limited to:

  • Spinal fluid (thin water-looking liquid) coming out of the ears or nose
  • Dizziness, balance problems
  • Respiratory failure (not breathing)
  • Coma (not alert and unable to respond to others) or semi comatose state
  • Paralysis, difficulty moving body parts, weakness, poor coordination
  • Slow pulse
  • Slow breathing rate, with an increase in blood pressure
  • Vomiting
  • Lethargy (sluggish, sleepy, gets tired easily)
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Ringing in the ears, or changes in ability to hear
  • Difficulty speaking, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing
  • Body numbness or tingling
  • Loss of bowel control or bladder control


Visit the Brain Injury Association of America for more information.

Contact Fullerton Law, P.A. for legal guidance.