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MEHR & ALVANDI LAW
A Professional Corporation
17310 Redhill Avenue
Suite 200
Irvine, California 92614
Toll Free: 1-800-998-2602
Telephone: 949-777-9444
Fax: 949-777-9440
Contact us personally via eMail
help@mehrlawfirm.com
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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Traumatic brain injury, also called TBI, occurs when the brain is injured by a sudden force, or trauma. The brain can be driven into the side of the skull by a sudden blow, or by the force of shaking or "whiplash". In either case, the brain can suffer bruising and swelling, and in some cases the impact will be sufficient to tear blood vessels in the brain, causing intracranial bleeding.
If the trauma results in damage to the skull itself, such as a crack or break, the trauma is considered a penetrating head injury. More difficult to diagnose are closed head injuries, in which the brain is injured but the skull remains undamaged. This can occur from a blow or impact, or from severe back-and-forth shaking, such as whiplash. Babies and small children can suffer such injuries from being shaken, the so-called "shaken baby syndrome".
In any case of closed head TBI, it is necessary to study the symptoms that follow the accident in order to diagnose the condition. Anyone who has sustained a blow to the head or whiplash-like injuries should be evaluated by a medical professional to determine if TBI has taken place. In many cases the symptoms may be so slight as to escape the victim's notice, but if treatment is not available, further injury can develop. Often the symptoms may be delayed for many hours, until swelling in the brain reaches a point that if affects the victim.
TBI can cause serious, life-threatening events and can result in permanent irreversible damage to the brain. It can lead to paralysis, seizures, blindness, memory loss, impaired communication skills, and many other disabilities. Symptoms may be as obvious as coma or as subtle as a change in emotional behavior. TBI can have a profound effect on quality of life, including inability to work, inability to interact socially and within the family, loss of normal body skills, etc.
WE HAVE OBTAINED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS
Let us give you an online free case evaluation or call us at 1(800)998-2602. We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients through settlements and verdicts. Let us do the same for you. We do not just make empty promises; we deliver on our promises by giving you our best efforts. While our past success is not a guarantee of future results, it is a strong indication of what we are capable of doing for our clients.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a traumatic brain injury, contact the
MEHR & ALVANDI LAW at toll free 1-800-998-2602, Our case consultations are free of charge. Or CLICK HERE to submit a confidential case review to be reviewed by an experienced California accident attorney.
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