Stockton Injury Lawyer Blog

California legislators recently approved a bill that will provide funds to develop state-of-the-art treatment for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The San Jose Mercury News reports that on Tuesday, East Bay veterans signed a ceremonial copy of the bill - applauding the attention given to this significant and often debilitating - even fatal - condition.

Traumatic brain injuries are typically caused by a sudden blunt force or blow to the head, such as occurs in a car accident, a bike accident, a fall or even at a sporting event.

Symptoms may be difficult to detect and vague and may include mild headaches, confusion and slurred speech. However, without treatment these symptoms worsen and may affect motor skills, cognitive function, and the ability to communicate.

For veterans, brain injuries are called "invisible wounds of war" with service members returning from duty and not recognizing the symptoms for weeks, even years.

The new bill will provide training and education programs specifically designed to help medical professionals recognize the symptoms of TBIs and begin treating these injuries as soon as possible.

As a California personal injury attorney I support this legislation. Too often these debilitating injuries go undetected. With proper medical attention and treatment, brain injuries can be treated and the effects minimized or eliminated.

Continue reading "Legislation Approved To Treat California Brain Injury Victims " »

A closed head injury is a type of personal injury that is oftentimes sustained as the result of a car or motor vehicle accident. This type of injury is referred to as TBI, or Traumatic Brain Injury. It can vary from mild to severe. The symptoms of a head injury are not always readily apparent. They can manifest themselves in the days, weeks, and months following a car accident. Symptoms can range from forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, headaches, and a decrease in motor function capabilities. In that the symptoms are more subtle a head injury caused by a car accident is hard to diagnose and is oftentimes misdiagnosed or not identified at all.

Only a brain scan is able to identify whether or not you have sustained a head injury after a car accident. Thus, if you or a loved one has been in a car accident and are experiencing cognitive difficulties, be sure to relay those to your doctor. Only with an accurate history of your problems will a doctor be able to order the brain scan necessary to diagnose a closed head injury.