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Brain injuries may result from a variety of accident types – auto, construction site, slip and fall, and others. Individuals who suffer traumatic brain injury ("TBI") are often confronted with confusing lifestyle changes not easily understood by the victim or the victim's family. Simple tasks once taken for granted may become cumbersome or even impossible. Loss of short or long-term memory sometimes results from traumatic brain injury, as does dramatic mood swings. Family members often observe that a TBI victim has become "a different person." However, because there is often no outward manifestation of traumatic brain injury, others may lack an appreciation of the extent of such an injury. A basic understanding of the legal rights of a traumatic brain injury victim can help victims and family members deal effectively with the crisis of a head injury.

Much of the medical research into brain injury has focused upon identifying "mild" injuries that may develop into more serious brain injuries, based upon the manner in which the accident victim interacts with medical professionals during the acute stages of the injury. While such research may be of value to the medical community, it fails to address the practical implications of a traumatic brain injury, whether mild or acute, that will be of greatest concern to the accident victim. Some traumatic brain injury victims experience full recovery, while others are profoundly affected by a similar injury. Again, traumatic brain injury may result in dramatic changes in personality and basic brain function. These changes can affect the victim's ability to function in both a social and work environment.

To protect your legal rights following a traumatic brain injury, it is generally wise to consult an attorney who is experienced in handling head injury cases, and knowledgeable in medical issues such as spastic cerebral palsy. In the event of a head injury, it is also important that your attorney understand the full extent of physical, mental and emotional disability often resulting from such injuries. An attorney who has handled brain injury cases in the past will be able to prepare your case most effectively.

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