What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
The Brain Injury Association of America defines TBI as an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force. More specifically, TBI is a brain dysfunction usually caused by a violent blow to the head or jolt to the body.
The severity of a brain injury is assessed with the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). The terms Mild Brain Injury, Moderate Brain Injury, and Severe Brain Injury are used to describe the level of initial injury in relation to the neurological severity caused to the brain. It’s important to keep in mind that there is nothing “Mild” about a brain injury. The term “Mild” Brain injury is used to describe a level of neurological injury. Any injury to the brain is a real and serious medical condition.
What do I do if I have TBI?
First thing’s first. Seek medical attention and explain the symptoms you’ve been experiencing. You must be as thorough with the doctor in order to get a proper diagnosis.
We also strongly encourage you to contact a qualified brain injury attorney to learn about your rights and to receive the professional legal expertise you need to win your case.
Attorney Randy Rozek’s Experience
With decades of experience fighting on behalf of TBI victims, traumatic brain injury attorney Randall Rozek is qualified to justly represent his clients. He has served this cause as editor of the Journal of Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation and as a member of the Brain Injury Association of America. His extensive knowledge on the topic has put him at the forefront of TBI, speaking to lawyers and doctors to educate them on issues concerning TBI victims. In May of 2016, a jury returned a $7.25 million verdict in a bicycle vs. pickup truck collision after just 3 days of trial. Rozek’s success at excluding certain damaging evidence, investigating the police officer and an independent witness resulted in the just compensation the jury recognized befitting for the severity of his client’s injury. This is just one example of how Rozek works diligently toward attaining favorable compensation for his clients.