TBI – Help For Families and Caregivers

 Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys

When someone close to you has received a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), it can be hard to know best way to help. Many times victims will say that they are fine and will deny anything is wrong.  However, as someone who loves them, you can tell from how they are acting that something has changed drastically.

Many times families will say their spouse used to be calm and collected, but now they explode and get angry over the smallest things.

If you observe that your family member or friend has some of the typical symptoms, that are getting worse, talk to them and their doctor about getting help.

General  Symptoms Include:

  • Partial or total vision loss, blurred vision or other vision-related problems;
  • Ringing in the ears, hearing loss or increased sensitivity to sounds;
  • Loss or diminished sense of smell or taste;
  • Chronic pain;
  • Sleep disorders;
  • Appetite changes;
  • Depression;
  • Aggression; and
  • Dependent behaviors.

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You may also want to speak to people who have experienced the same situation. Your State Brain Injury Association might be able to help you, in addition to the National Brain Injury Association.

You can reach BIA National office by contacting the toll free help line at (800) 444-6443 or by visiting their website www.biausa.org.

More information about brain injuries and how to deal with the tough experience  is available through the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) website at http://www.cdc.gov/.

People who suffer from traumatic brain injury need specialized legal representation if a case is going to be pursued. Brain injury litigation is very complex and unique. It requires attorneys that are experienced and familiar with the medical and legal issues involved.

If you believe that you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury or wrongful death resulting from a TBI due to another person’s or business’s negligence, please Contact our South Carolina Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys inColumbia,South Carolina, for a free consultation.