Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are serious; in the span of a minute, an individual’s life can switch from ordinary to painful. However, whereas most physical injuries only harm particular sections of the human body but leave people’s mental capacities unaffected, TBIs impact people much more broadly. TBIs affect people’s mental capacities, causing long-term difficulties to virtually every aspect of the affected person’s life.

In addition, the sections of the human body, targeted by other injuries, generally return to normal after they have healed; nevertheless, recovering from TBIs does not work that way. Determining the right recovery method for TBIs is no easy task, as TBIs vary among victims. Moreover, in some instances, victims are immediately aware of their TBIs while in other instances, victims are unaware of their TBIs until days or weeks have passed.

What are the causes of traumatic brain injuries?

The causes of TBIs differ from person to person, but some of the more common reasons include:

• Auto accidents
• Falls from heights
• Being hit with an object
• Hitting one’s head on an object
• Acts of violence
• Medical negligence

What kind of effects do traumatic brain injuries have on people?

How a TBI affects a person depends on what type of TBI he or she has. He or she can have a mild TBI or a severe TBI. Traumatic brain injuries impact victims mentally and emotionally and, in turn, adversely impact victims’ friends and relatives. Severe brain injuries can lead to permanent brain damage, put a person in a coma, lead to short and long-term memory loss, or even lead to the death of the victim.

If your loved one was injured and has sustained a traumatic brain injury, the Delius & McKenzie may be able to help. Our Sevierville TBI attorneys fight on behalf of injury victims throughout Tennessee, including those in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Seymour. To learn more about our work, please call (865) 428-8780 or fill out our contact form.