Waldorf, Maryland Brain Injury Attorneys

What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury?

The signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury vary somewhat from person to person. They also depend on the type of TBI, as well as the severity of the injury.

That being said, some of the most common physical and cognitive (mental) signs of a traumatic brain injury include:

• Confusion/disorientation
• Lack of coordination
• Memory loss
• Inability to remember the accident
• Loss of consciousness
• Persistent or worsening headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea (with or without vomiting)
• Dilated pupils (one or both eyes)
• Seizures
• Convulsions
• Ringing in the ears
• Blurred vision
• Fluid draining from the ears or nose
• Extreme fatigue
• Inability to awaken from sleep
• Changes in sleeping patterns (including new insomnia)
• Numbness/weakness, particularly in the extremities
• Unusual changes in mood or behavior
• Increased irritability
• Agitation
• Slurred speech/difficulty talking
• Coma

If you or someone else suffered a suspected head injury or is displaying any of these symptoms (or others), seek immediate medical attention. All rain injuries are serious and should be treated promptly by a qualified medical provider.

For a complimentary case evaluation, contact us online or call (301) 265-2220. We are able to come to you if your injuries prevent you from traveling to our office. 

How are brain injuries diagnosed?

The first step in diagnosing a potential brain injury is a test known as the “Glasgow Coma Scale.” This test checks a person’s ability to answer questions, speak coherently, and follow directions and is used to initially assess the severity of the injury. 

Doctors also commonly use a variety of imaging tests to assess a brain injury, including computerized tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In some cases, doctors may need to assess the degree of pressure (if any) inside the skull, which can cause injury (or further injury) to the brain.

What is the difference between an anoxic and hypoxic brain injury?

An anoxic brain injury occurs when oxygen to the brain is completely cut off. This typically results in irreversible damage and brain cell death within four minutes. 

In contrast, a hypoxic brain injury occurs when the oxygen supply is significantly reduced but not entirely stopped. This leads to gradual brain cell death and significant damage over time.

How long do I have to file a brain injury lawsuit?

In Maryland, you generally have three years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, in some cases, the deadline to file may not begin until the date the injury was discovered or reasonably could have been discovered. 

In other words, if you suffered a brain injury after falling and hitting your head, but you did not know that you had a brain injury until a month later when you sought treatment for worsening symptoms, you may have three years from the date of the diagnosis to file a lawsuit against the liable party. 

We encourage you to get in touch with our Maryland brain injury lawyers at Farmer & Klopfer to learn more.

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The Waldorf brain injury attorneys at Farmer & Klopfer utilize an aggressive approach when it comes to fighting for victims of catastrophic injuries, such as TBIs and other brain injuries.

Remember, the liable insurance party is not on your side. We advise you to refrain from speaking to any insurance claims adjusters until you have first spoken to a qualified attorney about your legal rights and options. 

Insurance adjusters will often try to settle claims for far less than what victims are owed. But our attorneys are well-versed in the lifetime costs of brain injuries. We know how to fight for the maximum recovery you are owed, and our track record of success proves that we know how to win.