Law Office of Michael D. Waks

A Lawyer You Can Trust

No Fee Unless You Win

Call888.394.1174

Available 24/7

  • Home
  • Attorney Profile
  • Reviews
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury Lawyer Long Beach
    • Personal Injury Lawyer Cardiff
    • Motor Vehicle
      • Auto & Car Accidents
      • Bus Accidents
      • Distracted Driving
      • DUI Victim
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • Truck Accidents
      • Wrongful Death
    • Premises Liability
      • Construction Accidents
      • Premises Liability
      • Electrical Accidents
      • Private Property Accidents
      • Slip and Fall Accident
      • Swimming Pool Accidents
    • Other Practice Areas
      • Brain Injury
      • Burn Injury
      • Bicycle Accidents
      • Boating Accidents
      • Dog Bite Accidents
      • Legal Malpractice
      • Pedestrian Accidents
      • Product Liability
      • Sexual Assault
      • Spinal Injury
  • Case Results
  • Videos
  • Resources
    • California Law Enforcement Information
    • California Personal Injury Laws and Statutory Rules
    • Other Resources
    • Personal Injury Law FAQs
    • Personal Injury Resources
    • Physical & Emotional Recovery Support
    • Southern California Courts
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

April 1, 2015 by Michael Waks

traumatic brain injuryAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injury or TBI contributes to approximately 30% of all accident related deaths each year. Of the nearly 1.5 million head injuries that occur each year, TBI is the leading cause of disability in children and adults under the age of 45. A significant percentage of these injuries are the result of automobile accidents and slip and fall accidents.

Defining Traumatic Brain Injury

The brain controls every function of the body. It dictates what we do, say, think and feel. Damage to the brain can therefore significantly alter someone’s life. A traumatic brain injury can occur when there is a blow or jolt to the head that does not penetrate the skull (closed brain injury) or when an object penetrates the skull and enters the brain tissue.

A closed traumatic brain injury is the result of a blow or jolt to the head from a foreign object. For example, a person is in an automobile accident hits his head on the steering wheel or someone falls at work and strikes her head on a hard surface. Closed brain injuries can be deceiving because symptoms may not appear immediately and there is not an obvious open wound. Even in the case of a mild closed brain injury; however, the victim can suffer permanent debilitating physical, cognitive and emotional conditions.

A penetrating brain injury occurs when a foreign object penetrates the skull and enters the brain tissue causing damage to specific areas of the brain. The effects will depend on the area of the brain that is damaged. An example of how a penetrating brain injury can occur, is when a piece of a car door breaks off during an auto accident and enters the skull of the driver or passenger in the vehicle. Penetrating brain injuries are easier to diagnose due to the obvious nature of the injury.

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury

Symptoms of traumatic brain injury vary depending on the severity of the damage to the brain tissue and the area of the brain that is injured, but can be divided into four main categories:

  • Cognitive symptoms include memory loss, confusion, slurred speech, problems reading & writing, problems understanding spoken words, distractibility and impulsiveness.
  • Physical symptoms include loss of consciousness, seizures, chronic pain, headaches, paralysis, sleep disorders and loss of control of bodily functions.
  • Emotional symptoms include depression, aggression, irritability, lack of motivation and dependent behaviors.
  • Sensory symptoms include the diminished or loss of any of the five senses such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, ringing in the ears, diminished sense of taste, etc.

Someone who has been in an accident and experiences any of these symptoms should be examined by a neurologist as soon as possible. Specific diagnostic tests can help ensure proper treatment for a TBI. Traumatic brain injuries often require expensive and sometimes long-term medical care. If the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, the injured accident victim may be entitled to recover damages and should immediately seek the advice of a personal injury attorney.

Contact an experienced Long Beach Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney For More Information

Your Injuries are Personal to Me

My law practice exclusively represents personal injury victims and does so with a deep understanding of their suffering and an absolute commitment to their recovery. I take your injuries personally, and that is why I directly handle all aspects of every case to ensure that you receive maximum compensation.

Call the Law Office of Michael D. Waks at 888-394-1174 or use the convenient online contact form to schedule a free consultation. You are under no obligation and you will never pay any money unless you recover damages for your injuries. I offer bilingual services as part of my comprehensive approach to legal representation and I am available 24/7 to talk to you about your case.

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Michael Waks
Michael Waks
Michael Waks is an aggressive advocate for people who have suffered because of someone else’s actions. Michael decided to become a personal injury lawyer when, while clerking at a legal defense firm during law school, he witnessed and was infuriated by asbestos manufacturers spending millions to avoid taking responsibility for the egregious injuries they caused. Immediately after passing the bar, Michael opened his own firm in Long Beach, CA to help the victims of personal injury accidents get every benefit owed them under the law.
Michael Waks
Latest posts by Michael Waks (see all)
  • How to Help Your Loved One Cope with a Spinal Cord Injury - October 27, 2021
  • How Can I Prove a Motorist Fell Asleep in Traffic? - October 20, 2021
  • Filing a Truck Accident Claim? Avoid These Common Mistakes - October 13, 2021
Share here...
Avatar for Michael Waks

About Michael Waks

Michael Waks is an aggressive advocate for people who have suffered because of someone else’s actions. Michael decided to become a personal injury lawyer when, while clerking at a legal defense firm during law school, he witnessed and was infuriated by asbestos manufacturers spending millions to avoid taking responsibility for the egregious injuries they caused. Immediately after passing the bar, Michael opened his own firm in Long Beach, CA to help the victims of personal injury accidents get every benefit owed them under the law.

Law Office of Michael D. Waks

Get a Free Consultation

  • Submission of this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Testimonials

Michael represented me in a personal injury case and I can’t recommend him enough. From the very first consultation he made sure that I was always aware of my options and up to speed with every aspect of my case. He answered all my questions and used his experience and expertise to help guide my decisions instead of trying to make them all for me. He not only ensured that the settlement I received was more than enough to cover all my bills and expenses but he also made sure I had piece of mind and would be taken care of going forward.

– Eric G.‎
Read More Testimonials

Categories

  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Brain Injuries
  • Burn Accidents
  • Bus Accidents
  • Car Accidents
  • Construction Site Accidents
  • Disability
  • Distracted Driving Accident
  • Dog Bites
  • DUI Victim
  • Electrical Accidents
  • Government Entity Claims
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Private Property Accidents
  • Product Liability
  • Sexual Assault
  • Slip and Fall
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Train Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Uncategorized
  • Uninsured Motorists
  • Wrongful Death
– BACK TO TOP –

Visit Us

Long Beach Office
1 World Trade Center, Suite 800
Long Beach, California 90831
P: 562-206-1939
F: 562-676-4388
Get Directions

Cardiff Office
160 Chesterfield Dr., Suite 200
Cardiff, CA 92007
760-767-8031
Get Directions

Call Us

888-394-1174
SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION
Personal injury lawyer Long Beach
Car accident lawyer Long Beach
Google Review
  • review_star
  • review_star
  • review_star
  • review_star
  • review_star

Michael Waks is The attorney you want to resolve your accident issues, period. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and gets maximum results when you are injured.

— Joe M
  • facebook-app-symbol
  • twitter
  • linkedin
  • pinterest
  • youtube
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Scholarship
  • Sitemap

This website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as providing formal legal advice.

Copyright © 2022 by Law Office of Michael D. Waks

Website & SEO By Sutton Digital Marketing