Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion

Also known as a concussion, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a head injury that damages the brain. A TBI typically occurs when a sudden blow to the head or body slams the brain against the inside of the skull. In medical terms, physicians often refer to this injury as “coup-contra-coup.”

Some of the most common causes of TBI are:

• Slips and falls
• Auto accidents
• Construction injuries
• Other traumas

The attorneys at O’Brien Boyd recognize that TBI can lead to high medical bills, as well as lost wages if you are out of work. TBI – while not as apparent as some other injuries – can also painfully affect your ability to lead the life you once did. Long-lasting effects of TBIs can include:

• Amnesia
• Inability to concentrate
• Loss of sense of smell and taste, hearing, or vision
• Difficulty sleeping
• Increased sensitivity to alcohol
• Disability or even death

With this in mind, the attorneys at O’Brien Boyd work with vocational rehabilitation specialists and medical life care planners to document every potential cost involved in your care and treatment, as well as any potential loss of future wages. For example, you may need physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) or multiple consultations with a neurosurgeon or brain specialist.

For more information on TBI, please see the websites below. Please note that O’Brien Boyd is not responsible for the content of these sites. The inclusion of any link to a site does not imply endorsement by O’Brien Boyd.

• Amnesia
• Headway of Western New York (support group)
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) – Overview