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The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are motor vehicle accidents, falls and sports injuries. Trauma to the brain can occur when the head hits the floor in a fall or the windshield in a motor vehicle accident or from the impact of a tackle on the football field.

The skull does not have to be penetrated to sustain a serious brain injury. Bruising and bleeding of the brain can occur when the brain strikes the interior of the skull and there appears to be no visible sign of injury. The area of the brain that is injured determines the type and severity of the injury suffered.

A mild traumatic brain injury usually results in a headache, slight confusion for a short period of time, loss of balance and dizziness, some blurred vision and difficulty concentrating. Symptoms of a severe traumatic brain injury include a persistent headache, nausea and vomiting, seizures, weakness of the extremities, loss of coordination and profound confusion and possible amnesia for the event. Victims of a severe traumatic brain injury will need physical, emotional and financial support for a very long time.

People suffering from a traumatic brain injury need specialized legal representation also. TBI litigation is complex and requires an attorney experienced in the medical and legal issues involved.

If you live in Washington, D.C. or the surrounding area, and you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, please contact an experienced traumatic brain injury lawyer at the Washington, D.C. office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to determine the course of action to take to protect your legal rights and get you the compensation you are entitled to.

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