According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, nearly 3 million people visit emergency departments, are hospitalized, or die because of traumatic brain injuries. Below, our personal injury lawyers discuss the different levels of brain injury and the symptoms associated with them.
A mild traumatic brain injury affects the brain cells temporarily. There may be a loss of consciousness of about 20 minutes to one hour or a mental status change of less than 30 minutes.
The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to measure traumatic brain injuries. This assessment tool assigns a number of points to a patient based on certain information, such as:
The higher the score, the less severe the injury is. A mild traumatic brain injury corresponds with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 13-15.
Symptoms associated with a mild traumatic brain injury include:
A moderate traumatic brain injury can result in loss of consciousness from one hour to 24 hours or mental status change up to six hours. Moderate traumatic brain injuries correspond to a Glasgow Coma Scale of 9-12 points.
More serious traumatic brain injuries can result in long-term complications or death. Loss of consciousness can last for more than 24 hours or a mental status change of greater than six hours. The Glasgow Coma Scale for severe traumatic brain injuries is 3-8. The cutoff point for coma is 8 points.
Symptoms of moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries include the same symptoms as a mild traumatic brain injury, plus:
Many instances of traumatic brain injuries occur because of accidents caused by the negligence of others, such as:
Traumatic brain injuries are also sometimes caused by intentional actions, such as shooting or stabbing someone.
A personal injury lawyer can evaluate your claim and determine if someone else is responsible for the injuries you or your loved one suffered.
If you were injured because of the negligence of others, you may be able to seek compensation for the damages you have suffered. Aitken * Aitken * Cohn offers a free case review to discuss your legal rights and options. If you have questions about whether another party is responsible for the accident or what the value of your claim might be, contact us. An experienced San Bernadino brain injury lawyer from our firm can evaluate your claim.
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