How is a traumatic brain injury diagnosed?
One of the most important ways to assist your physician in diagnosing your
Traumatic Brain Injury
is to explain specific problems that you are experiencing. Rozek Law Offices has created this downloadable
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptom Checklist
for Wisconsin TBI victims.
The doctor will ask you questions about the injury. He or she may ask questions that test your ability to pay attention, learn, remember, and solve problems. The doctor will check for physical signs of a brain injury by checking your reflexes, strength, balance, coordination, and sensation. The doctor may order imaging tests such as a CT scan or an MRI to make sure that your brain isn’t bruised or bleeding. You may need tests to see if your brain is working as it should.
How is TBI treated?
If your brain has been damaged, you may need treatment and rehabilitation, perhaps on a long-term basis. This might include:
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Counseling to help you learn ways to cope with your feelings.
- Social support and support groups
- Medicines to help relieve symptoms like sleep problems, chronic pain, and headaches as well as anxiety, depression, or memory problems.
Attorney Randy Rozek’s Experience
Seasoned personal injury attorney Randall Rozek is fit to fight for the youngest of victims and be their voice. He has dedicated his career to serve this cause as he is part of the Board of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice and is the editor of the Journal of Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation. A member of the Brain Injury Association of America, Randy Rozek also speaks to lawyers and doctors to educate them on issues concerning victims of TBI.
In May of 2016, a jury returned a $7.25 million verdict in a difficult bicycle vs. pickup truck collision after only 3 days of trial. The award was based on Randy Rozek’s success at excluding certain damaging evidence and overcoming unfavorable testimony from the defendant, investigating police officer and an independent witness. In his closing, Randy Rozek asked for $5.25 million, but the jury recognized the severity of his client’s injury and instead awarded $7.25 million.