Brain Injuries

In the context of personal injury law, most brain injuries are caused by trauma. That trauma causes what are known as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). It doesn’t even take direct force to the head to cause a TBI. The brain need only be tossed and twisted inside of the skull from acceleration and sudden deceleration like an impact in a car crash, and permanent brain damage can result. Over the years, the New Jersey brain injury lawyers here at Gruber Schwartz & Posnock have developed a keen understanding of TBIs. We might be able to help you get compensation for your damages.

Closed and Open TBIs
A TBI can be closed or open. In a closed TBI, the victim’s skin is not even open or bleeding. In an open TBI, there is an open wound to the head with bleeding. Skull fragments or foreign material might even penetrate the brain. If you or a family member suffered a TBI as a result of the carelessness and negligence of somebody else, we are a leading personal injury law firm in NJ with a history of major successes.

TBI Symptoms
Doctors will classify a TBI as mild, moderate or severe. Even a mild TBI can be particularly dangerous if the victim suffers a similar injury during his or her recovery. Victims should seek immediate medical attention if they suffer any type of a closed TBI. Here are some common symptoms of the injury:

• Loss of consciousness.
• Double vision or one pupil being larger than the other.
• Difficulty awakening the victim.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Slurred speech, dizziness, extremity weakness and loss of balance.

After suffering a TBI, don’t give the opposing insurer any kind of a statement. It will only try to use it against you in the future. Contact the New Jersey brain injury lawyers at Gruber Schwartz & Posnock instead. You can arrange for a free consultation and case review. We’re a premier injury law firm in NJ. If we’re retained to represent you, our objective will be to obtain the maximum compensation that you deserve.