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Georgia Traumatic Brain Injury TBI Attorneys

Traumatic Brain Injury Atlanta Law Firm

Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers Athens

When you have an accident, the brain is highly vulnerable to injury, especially if you hit a
windshield, are thrown from your car or suffer a serious fall. The damage that results can be minor, or it can be significant and permanent, as in the case of a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

At the law office of Howell and Johnson, of Georgia, we offer comprehensive, capable and compassionate legal counsel and advocacy to people who have suffered brain and head injuries as a result of someone else's negligence.

No matter how the accident occurred, it is scary knowing that your life could be changed
forever. You start to wonder, how is this injury going to affect me, my family, my friends? Are the side effects temporary or permanent? What treatment do I need and how much will that cost?

50,000 people die every year as a result of traumatic brain injuries. – Brain Injury Association of America

Long-term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, of all types of injuries, those to the brain are among the most likely to result in permanent disability or death.

When you’ve suffered head trauma, the side effects can be severe and life-changing, if not
fatal. Several functions that can be affected by your injury include:

• Emotion – depression, anxiety, and aggression
• Language – communication, understanding, and expression
• Thinking Skills – memory and reasoning
• Sensation – touch, taste, and smell
  

What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?

When the skull is seriously hit, the brain may twist within the skull. This type of brain injury is called a Diffuse Axonal Injury. After a closed brain injury, the rotation and disruption of the brain's long connecting nerve fibers can be microscopic and difficult to measure. A person can suffer a brain injury and their MRI or CT scan can be normal. It is not necessary to have been "knocked out" to suffer a brain injury. Symptoms of a brain injury can include memory loss, lack of focus and concentration, word finding problems, mood swings, personality changes, inability to make decisions, lack of coordination, and problems walking.

One of the best diagnostic tools is to have a battery of neuropsychological tests run. These tests are designed to help isolate the area of the brain affected and can pick up changes in memory and executive functioning. This testing is performed by a neuropsychologist.

Psychological status is a also often altered and people suffering from traumatic brain injury often exhibit changes personality and lifestyles.

You’ve already lost enough as a result of your Georgia brain injury don’t lose more by going it alone. With Howell and Johnson on your side, you have a board-certified Georgia brain injury attorney who knows the system and will fight to make sure you get the compensation you need to move forward with your life. Contact Howell and Johnson and speak with a Georgia head trauma lawyer from Howell and Johnson today. Your initial evaluation is free with no obligations.

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