Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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When someone receives a brain injury from a sudden physical force the injury is called a Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI. Billions of microscopic fibers that are suspended in cerebrospinal fluid make up the human brain. The brain is protected by the skull which is smooth on the outside with ribbing and pronounced bony structures on the inner surface. When the brain impacts this rough surface in an accident, the result is bruising and tearing that causes brain damage, which leads to traumatic brain injury .
When the brain is put into motion from an injury it is impacted against the skull which is decelerating. An example of TBI would be if your head struck an object like the windshield or steering wheel in a car accident. This would be a closed head injury. Another example of closed head injury would be from a severe forward and backwards shaking as is seen in cases of whiplash and shaken baby syndrome.
Another type of TBI is a penetrating head injury such as a bullet wound which penetrates the skull and brain.
It is often difficult to present closed head injuries in litigation as they demonstrate no obvious external symptoms, while the brain can be severely damaged.
Traumatic Brain Injury does not refer to defects or injuries that are congenital, degenerative, hereditary, from disease-producing organisms, occurred during birth, or was the result of toxic substances.
Timing is important in TBI, because measures must be taken to prove the nature and extent of your injuries, and to preserve any evidence necessary for your case, therefore you should contact a skilled Phoenix personal injury lawyer right away.
If you or a loved one has suffered what you believe may be a traumatic brain injury from an accident, call Breyer Law Offices now or CLICK HERE to submit a Simple Case Form. Don't delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but an Arizona traumatic brain injury lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.
Please visit our Phoenix Arizona Brain Injury Website for more information
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