Columbia Brain Injury Lawyer
High-Quality Legal Support for Traumatic Brain Injuries in Maryland
A traumatic brain injury caused by a car accident is all too common. In fact, a car accident is a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBI, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
There are different ways a traumatic brain injury can be caused by a car accident. First, a person may strike their head against the interior of the motor vehicle, such as a steering wheel or headrest. Second, a traumatic brain injury can be caused by a sudden forceful movement of the head, known as an “acceleration-deceleration” injury. This is commonly known as “whiplash,” when the head moves backward and forward rapidly. The brain moves inside the skull, and a “shearing” effect occurs when microscopic structures of the brain, axons, can be stretched or torn. This is known as “diffuse axonal injury.”
At Smith Law Firm, LLC, we are committed to ensuring that our clients receive the compensation they need to recover from their injuries. Call us at (410) 441-5054 today to schedule an initial consultation with our Columbia brain injury lawyer.
Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury from a Motor Vehicle Accident
Comprehensive Brain Injury Legal Support in Maryland
A person can sustain a contusion or bleeding on the brain that is detectable by a diagnostic test such as an MRI. Often, current diagnostic tests cannot detect microscopic damage (such as diffuse axonal injury). The symptoms of a traumatic brain injury caused by a car accident may be emotional, behavioral, and cognitive changes. These include changes in personality, such as emotional outbursts, anger, and social withdrawal, where family and friends observe that the injured person just doesn’t seem like their former self.
Cognitive changes can occur such as memory problems, difficulties with “executive functioning,” and concentration. A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation can assess any differences in pre-injury and post-injury cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Experienced Maryland Attorney for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith has been helping people for more than 40 years. He has handled successfully traumatic brain injury cases, including cases of traumatic brain injuries caused by a car accident or an assault. Mr. Smith has obtained substantial, and million dollar + jury verdicts, in traumatic brain injury cases.
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Attorney Smith is ready to talk to you about how a brain injury has affected your life. Schedule your initial consultation by calling (410) 441-5054. Or, you can contact us online.
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