Hidden Injuries In Tbi Cases

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can occur in any type of accident

. The symptoms of TBI often don't manifest until long after the accident, however. Because of this delay of signs and symptoms of the injury, proving that these injuries happened as a result of the accident can be challenging to personal injury lawyers.

Proving brain injuries is less difficult if skull fractures or open head wounds are present. In these cases, an x-ray or photograph of the injury will suffice to prove the existence of the injury. However, there are hidden injuries which may not even be detected by a CT scan or MRI. These injuries are the most difficult to prove in court.

In nearly 70% of brain injury cases, the victims experience no symptoms when they are screened by a doctor directly after the accident. Later, when symptoms such as depression, confusion, mood swings, or problems sleeping do occur, they are too often misdiagnosed as psychological disorders not as a result of brain trauma suffered in the accident. Emotional and psychiatric disturbances are common in TBI cases, and can be detrimental to accident victims both socially and occupationally. These disturbances can also affect the victim's ability to function in their daily lives.

Hidden brain injuries can be as devastating to the victim's family as they are to the victim,therefore it is essential to convince the jury that such injuries were caused by the accident. A hidden brain injury can cause marital problems due changes in behavior of the accident victim. Victims may also face financial difficulties if they lose their job because they are unable to perform the same job duties as they were before the accident. In addition, people who have experienced hidden brain injuries often have increased rates of suicide, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts. In short, an accident victim's life and the lives of his or her family members can be thrown into turmoil as a result of the hidden brain injury.

Traumatic brain injury cases benefit from the expertise of a personal injury lawyer who has a vast experience, and is not merely familiar, with these types of cases. Because mental disorders are common following a hidden brain injury, a TBI attorney should require a psychological assessment by a qualified medical professional, who can testify as to the client's emotional condition in court. In addition, proving the extent of the injury to jurors who are not medical experts can be extremely difficult. That is why it is essential to hire a medical expert who can explain the nature of the injury in terminology that jurors will understand. An experienced TBI attorney can help ensure that victims of hidden brain injuries receive just compensation for their injuries.

by: Roland H. Ormond

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