Traumatic brain injury occurs when sudden trauma causes damage to the brain, either because the head comes into violent contact with an object or because an object pierces the skull and damages brain tissue in the cranial vault.

From a legal perspective, it is important for the family to seek immediate legal advice for a loved one who has suffered a serious brain injury. Medical bills for brain injury patients can be extremely costly, and long-term rehabilitation needs, medical complications and disability needs can be significant.

If your family needs to speak with a Kentucky brain injury lawyer , Crocker Law Offices offers free and confidential appointments to discuss your rights.

The leading causes of brain injury are falls (28 percent), motor vehicle crashes (20 percent), struck by an object (19 percent) and assault (11 percent), according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

The average medical costs for a brain injury survivor are estimated at more than $150,000, and lifetime costs can reach as much as $4 million, according to the National Foundation for Brain Research. Symptoms of mild brain injury include headache, confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, blurred vision and tired eyes, bad taste in the mouth, fatigue, ringing ears, behavior or mood changes, or changes in sleeping patterns. Moderate or severe brain injury can include vomiting, convulsions, seizures, dilation of pupils, slurred speech, weakness or numbness in arms or legs, loss of coordination, agitation, and confusion.

No two brain injuries are alike, and the brain remains largely a medical mystery. Generally, little can be done to reverse brain damage so the focus is on stabilizing the patient and limiting the potential for further damage. About half of brain injuries will require surgery.

Disabilities resulting from brain damage can include thinking, memory and reasoning problems; sensory problems with sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch; and behavioral and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, social inappropriateness, changes in behavior, and aggression. Serious head injuries can result in coma or vegetative state.

If your family needs to speak with a Kentucky brain injury attorney, call Crocker Law Offices for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights.

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