There is nothing simple about legal claims involving Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). Individuals and families seeking to recover compensation for TBIs through legal action face a dizzying combination of complicated medical and legal issues and procedures.

TBIs may occur when the brain is deprived of oxygen, exposed to toxins, or is damaged by physical impact. TBIs may cause a range of effects, from death to slight memory loss, and a vast array of symptoms in between. Because TBIs affect such a complex system (the human nervous system), each individual suffering a TBI will be affected in a way specific to that person.
Generally, TBIs are categorized as mild (or minor), moderate, or severe according to the length of time the injured person was unconscious or otherwise mentally affected by the trauma. This can be confusing because many people with a mild TBI, for example, suffer severe impairment as a result. In other words, the category does not necessarily reflect the severity of the injuries and symptoms.
The confusion and complexity surrounding the medical information concerning TBIs is only compounded by the complexity of legal issues and procedures individuals and their families face when seeking compensation for such injuries. Therefore, it is imperative that attorneys taking on such cases are dedicated to cases involving TBIs, to the individuals who suffer TBIs, and to preparation and follow-through in legal representaton of their clients with TBIs.