Tennessee Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain injuries occur when a blow to the head, loss of oxygen or other physical trauma impacts the brain, causing damage that may range from temporary impairment of memory or mobility to long-term loss of key physical and mental functions. Each year in Tennessee, roughly 7,000 people seek hospital treatment for a brain injury – and most national experts estimate that traumatic brain injuries occur nearly every 15 seconds in the United States.
The personal injury attorneys at Terry, Terry & Stapleton in Morristown, TN are familiar with the devastation caused when a loved one suffers serious injury to the brain. Permanent damage can result, impeding the victim's ability to perform daily tasks or even earn a living. Other loved ones are often forced to assume new roles as caretakers, and the family suffers emotionally and financially.
Most accidents have the potential to cause a brain injury, but some of the leading causes include:
- Car accidents – causing 43% of brain injuries in Tennessee
- Falls
- Shaking of infants
- Sports injuries
- Oxygen deprivation – either from an accident or during a medical procedure
The Tennessee General Assembly established the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program to offer support to victims and their families and caregivers. They can be a valuable resource for help and information if you have a loved one suffering from TBI. The complications associated with brain injury are challenging, so an informed treatment approach is key. Some of the more common complications of a brain injury include:
- Difficulty thinking or concentrating
- Mood swings
- Memory problems
- Persistent headache
- Limited function in arms and legs
- Speech and language problems
Adding insult to injury, brain injuries are often misdiagnosed and insurance companies may try to minimize or deny benefits to avoid paying out a lifetime of medical bills. Victims who have suffered a brain injury through the fault of another need experienced, dedicated legal resources in order to secure the compensation needed to cover medical and other long-term costs.
The Morristown, Tennessee brain injury lawyers of Terry, Terry & Stapleton understand the challenges of a traumatic brain injury case. Our experience in winning settlements for injury victims has helped our clients obtain medical treatment and recover their lives. If you need legal assistance with a brain injury claim, or to schedule an evaluation of your case, contact us by calling 1-800-518-3779. The lawyers of Terry, Terry & Stapleton have helped our clients recover some of the largest legal settlements or courtroom verdicts in East Tennessee and the Southeast, including Hamblen, Hawkins, Greene, Sevier, Knox, Washington, Sullivan and Cocke counties. You have our unwavering commitment to help you recover damages to the fullest extent of the law.
