Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can change lives in an instant. If you are in a workplace accident and you suffer a bump or blow to the head or any other type of head injury, it is critical that you seek medical attention immediately. Head injuries of all kinds are incredibly dangerous, and prompt treatment increases the chance of survival and the chance of recovery. If you suffer a head injury or if you witness an accident where someone receives a head injury, do not delay in seeking medical care or in calling for help for the accident victim. Head injuries do not always produce immediate pain or other symptoms, and dangerous, potentially deadly injuries like bleeding of the brain may not be visible to the eye.
Traumatic brain injuries disrupt the normal function of the brain. The impact of TBIs ranges from mild to severe, and they affect the way the injured person thinks, feels, acts, and moves. Traumatic brain injuries are a frequent cause sof disability and death in America. While automobile accidents are the most frequent cause of traumatic brain injuries, they can happen on the job, whether you are riding in a vehicle or not. For example, in any workplace where there is a fall hazard or the danger of being struck by an object, there is the risk of traumatic brain injury should you fall and hit your head or be struck int eh head by an object.
There are many types of head injuries, including skull fractures, concussions, contusions, and intracranial hematomas. Prompt medical attention after a head injury is the best way to obtain an accurate diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. Treatment for traumatic brain injuries often starts at a hospital or trauma center and then progresses to a rehabilitation facility that specializes in helping patients recover from TBIs. As rehabilitation progresses, TBI patients may be able to work with their treatment providers and employers to make a plan to return for work. In some cases, a job change may be necessary, and additional training and support may become part of the patient’s rehabilitation plan.
Traumatic brain injuries can vary significantly in the amount of recovery time required to resume many activities, including work. The highly complex nature of the brain and the ways that brain injuries affect the victim’s entire being can make it difficult for care providers to assess a patient’s progress through recovery. It also makes it difficult for care providers to develop reliable timelines for when a patient might be able to resume things like walking, talking, writing, driving, and so on.
Traumatic brain injury workplace accident cases can lead to complicated worker’s compensation claims. You and your family do not need to face the challenge of filing a workplace injury claim alone. A workplace accident attorney can help you and your family navigate your workplace accident claim while you focus on your recovery. Call the Mississippi Workplace Accident Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC at 1 (800) 707-9577 to learn more.