West Palm Beach Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

Traumatic brain injury, also called TBI, occurs when the brain sustains a sudden trauma, usually blunt force. Because the brain is driven into the side of the skull by the force of the trauma, it suffers bruising, swelling, and potentially intracranial bleeding.

When the skull itself is damaged - broken or cracked - the injury is called "penetrating." This is less common than "closed" head injuries, which, while usually less serious, are more difficult to diagnose. "Shaken baby syndrome" is a classic example of the severe damage that a closed head injury can cause.

Inference and indirect means are used to diagnose closed head TBI, as the skull may show no sign of damage and the brain cannot be examined directly. Often, studying the symptoms that follow is a good method of diagnosis. In many cases, initial symptoms are so slight that they escape the victim’s notice, but if treatment is not available, more severe injury can develop as the brain continue to swell.

TBI can be life-threatening and result in permanent, irreversible brain damage. Paralysis, seizures, blindness, memory loss, impaired communication skills, and many other disabilities may result. Symptoms can range from coma to subtle changes in emotional behavior. The profound effect TBI can have on quality of life, including inability to work, inability to interact socially and within the family, loss of normal body skills, etc., cannot be overstated.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo at (561-659-6366) or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.