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Helpful Information On Traumatic Brain Injuries

At Weitz Garfinkle Datz, LLC, we are frustrated.  We have seen too many of our friends’ and clients’ lives impacted by many different types of brain injuries.  Whether the injury occurs in a motor vehicle or trucking accident, an accident at work, the delayed diagnosis or treatment by physicians or a defect on someone’s property, the effect is often devastating.  After years of in-depth medical research in the field of brain injuries, patient advocacy on behalf of injured victims who are forced to fight for the care they need and successfully litigating these catastrophic injury claims, we feel that we need to more.    As a result, we have launched an information campaign with public service announcements and the resources on this page.  We are concerned about this problem and are prepared to help.  As always, never hesitate to call us because the only bad question is the one you do not ask.

Epidemic?

Approximately 1.6 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) each year.  That means that every 15 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a brain injury.  Although there are many different causes and outcomes, one unfortunate fact remains -  there is no known cure.

A Silent Killer

Unfortunately, there is a popular misbelief that there has to be a loss of consciousness in order for someone to have suffered a traumatic brain injury.  To the contrary, a significant injury can occur whether or not the victim loses consciousness.  Often referred to as a silent killer,  the signs and symptoms of TBI can be subtle.  According to the National Institute of Health, “within days to weeks of the head injury, approximately 40% of TBI patients develop a host of troubling symptoms collectively called post concussion syndrome.”  Ultimately, 20% of all individuals with TBI end up being classified as chronically disabled.  Therefore, it is important to understand that because each of us is unique and different, all brain injuries and recoveries are different.


Prevention

The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Center for Disease Control recommends the following:

•    ALWAYS wear your seat belt.
•    ALWAYS make sure your child is properly secured in a car.
•    DO NOT forget your helmet.  Whether you are riding a bike, motorcycle, ATV, riding a bike, motorcycle or ATV, or simply in-line skating or riding horse, helmets are not just for kids anymore.

Use Your Brain – Be Smart!

Although there is no known cure once you suffer a TBI, there are many treatments that can prevent a TBI from becoming more severe.  Therefore, if you or a family member sustains a head injury and notice any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately or go the emergency room:

•    Headaches or neck pain that do not go away.
•    Brain processing problems such as memory issues, concentration issues or decision-making difficulty.
•    Slower thinking, reacting, speaking, acting or reading.
•    Getting easily confused or lost.
•    Feeling tired all of the time.
•    Rapid mood swings.
•    Significant changes in your sleeping pattern.
•    Vomiting or unrelenting nausea.
•    Sensitivity to light or sound.
•    A ringing in your ears.

 

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The attorneys of Weitz Garfinkle Datz are committed to preventing and assisting victims of all types of brain injuries.  For more information, please call 215-545-9300 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Eric Weitz, a civil trial attorney, has represented many victims of varying brain injuries over the years ranging from severe TBI, cerebral palsy secondary to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and brain radiation injuries to persistent post concussion syndrome. He has also represented many brain injury victims in varying appeals of healthcare benefits denials on a pro bono basis.