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What is a traumatic brain injury?

A traumatic brain injury is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating injury that alters the normal function of the brain. Every year, approximately 1.7 million people in the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury.

Traumatic brain injuries can range from mild, such as a concussion, to moderate to severe, causing amnesia or permanent problems. Some injuries can even result in death.

The second leading cause of a traumatic brain injury are car accidents. The injury can result from a direct impact such as hitting a windshield, or can result without a direct blow, like in cases of severe whiplash.

Other traumatic brain injuries result from falls, being struck by or against an object, and assaults.

In South Carolina, an estimated 61,000 people are living with a traumatic brain injury. It is the leading cause of death for individuals ages 1-44 in our state.

What are the signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?

Often, the signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can be subtle and may not appear until days or weeks following an injury. Some commons signs and symptoms to look for include:

Headaches or neck pain that doesn't go away
Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
Slowness in thinking, speaking, acting or reading
Getting easily lost or confused
Feeling tired all the time, lacking energy or motivation
Mood changes that include feeling sad or angry for no reason
Changes in sleep pattern including sleeping a lot more or less
Light-headedness, dizziness, loss of balance or nausea
Blurred vision or eyes that tire easily
Loss of sense of smell or taste
Ringing in the ears.

If you think you know someone who is demonstrating the signs or symptoms of a traumatic brain injury, you should contact a health care provider. Getting help as soon as possible after an injury occurs can help speed up the recovery process.

What are the effects of a traumatic brain injury?

The effects of a traumatic brain injury can result in long term problems that can effect one's thinking, sensing, communication and understanding and can effect one's emotional state as well, resulting in depression or personality changes. These injuries can also develop epilepsy in an individual and increase one's risks of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Long term effects can lead to long-term medical costs and care. Almost half of individuals who are hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury end up with at least one unmet need a year after the injury first occurred. These needs range from memory and problem solving difficulties, trouble managing stress and controlling one's temper, emotional upsets and problems with job skills and performing at work.

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you should be spending time resting and not worrying about your medical bills or going back to work too quickly. A good attorney can help you get the compensation you need to cover your medical costs, lost wages and other needs. Your Conway and Myrtle Beach Traumatic Brain Injury Accident Lawyer

For over 23 years, Mr. Derrick has been a traumatic brain injury accident lawyer in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas, fighting for the rights of the injured. His goal is not to settle your case quickly for what the insurance company is willing to pay, but to also obtain the full value of your case, even if it is necessary to go to trial. Each case is carefully constructed with the idea that it may need to go to trial in order to bring about justice. Each step of the claims and trial process is handled directly by Mr. Derrick himself. Mr. Derrick is a traumatic brain injury accident lawyer in Myrtle Beach and Conway who will work with you from start to finish.

Why You Should Choose The Derrick Law Firm After A Traumatic Brain Injury Accident In Myrtle Beach and Conway.

A traumatic brain injury accident claim is the legal right a victim has if he or she is injured by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another. If you live in, or were visiting South Carolina, sustained an injury, and need to file a traumatic brain injury accident claim, you want to contact Dirk Derrick. At The Derrick Law Firm, you will be treated as an individual, not as another case or another settlement. Mr. Derrick handles every part of your case. From the initial interview to preparing for trial, he will be your Myrtle Beach traumatic brain injury accident attorney and your own TBI accident trial lawyer. You deserve to be compensated for your losses and The Derrick Law Firm will help maximize your recovery and get you the best results possible.

The Derrick Law Firm has three office locations in Conway, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach. Cases are accepted throughout South Carolina and the Grand Strand area. With our three convenient locations, we are easily the accessible Conway and Myrtle Beach traumatic brain injury accident attorney, and look forward to working with you soon.

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What is a mild traumatic brain injury?
A mild traumatic brain injury is caused by a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the function of the brain. It is often used interchangeably with concussion.
Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries
Unlike most neurological disorders, traumatic brain injuries can be prevented by following certain safety procedures and taking precaution during certain activities.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury.

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Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
Description: The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina, is a state-specific, non-profit organization intended to provide information and support for victims of traumatic brain injuries and their families.
Center for Diseases Control and Prevention
Description: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is a government organization for health information. This outlines the causes, symptoms and treatment for traumatic brain injury from mild to moderate to severe.

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