Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

When Should You Hire a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney?

A traumatic brain injury aka TBI is when the brain is damaged by a sudden physical impact. This can occur when the head if hit forcefully into an object such as a steering wheel or dashboard in a car or when an object passes through the skull and pierces the brain. This would be from a gunshot wound, knife or any debris from an accident.

Because our brain literally defines who we are as a person, the consequences of an injury can impact all aspects of daily living. This means even ones personality can be affected by the injury. Unlike a broken bone or laceration that limit the ability to use that specific body part until healed; a TBI can impact the victim and family for a lifetime. This is because in many cases the victim never fully recovers and will be required to have physical therapy for the rest of their life. This along with the mental disabilities associated with traumatic brain injuries make them one of the worst injuries one can endure.

There are many accidents that can cause a traumatic brain injury including:

• Auto related accidents
• Recreational vehicle accidents (ATV, Snowmobile, Jet Ski)
• Construction materials
• Gunshot wound
• Knife or other sharp object
• Forceful hit in a fight

Unfortunately, a TBI can be cause very quickly and live a lifetime of pain and suffering. If you or a loved one have been a victim of an accident resulting in damage to the brain, please contact the highly skilled attorneys at Duffy & Duffy that are ready to help get you the justice that is owed.