About Traumatic Brain Injuries

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Have you experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? If so, you should seek representation from a highly qualified Oceanside personal injury lawyer who understands the full extent of these types of injuries. As the founder of the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette, I have over 38 years of experience in personal injury law, and have attained notable recognitions in the legal field including the AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®.

Further solidifying my abilities, I was listed in the 2013 edition of San Diego Magazine's Top Lawyers in San Diego, and I received Avvo's Clients' Choice Award in 2012. You deserve topnotch legal representation and I am prepared to give it to you.

Traumatic Brain Injuries Defined

A traumatic brain injury occurs when an external force causes brain dysfunction. TBIs usually result from a violent blow or a jolt to the head or body. TBI can also occur when an object penetrates the skull; for example, when a bullet or blunt object pierces the skull.

While a mild traumatic brain injury can cause a temporary loss of consciousness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and sleep disturbances, a severe brain injury can cause:

• Loss of consciousness
• Repeated nausea or vomiting
• Inability to waken from sleep
• Profound confusion
• Slurred speech
• Coma
• Agitation or combativeness
• Numbness in extremities
• Loss of coordination
• Nerve damage
• Vegetative state
• Brain death

Aside from sport injuries and acts of violence, other common causes of traumatic brain injuries include:falls, car accidents, and explosive blasts. In addition to the physical signs and symptoms, brain injuries can also cause a series of intellectual problems that can affect memory, learning, judgment, reasoning, and much more.

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There is no question that a TBI can affect many aspects of a person's life, including their work and personal life. If you have sustained a brain injury as a result of an accident, you need an attorney who is not only experienced, but has a strong understanding of what you are going through.