When accidental injuries occur, among the hardest to diagnose and treat effectively are "closed head trauma" cases, also known as traumatic brain injuries or TBIs.  A serious TBI will require immediate medical attention, often places the victim into a coma and its life threatening symptoms are usually quite clear.  Less severe traumatic brain injuries are more difficult to recognize as there are usually few visible symptoms of these internal injuries.  Failure to recognize and treat even moderate TBIs can also lead to serious permanent damage and disability.  TBIs are extremely serious medical emergencies and you should always err on the side of caution by seeking medical attention.

The long term effects of a misdiagnosed or mistreated traumatic brain injury include symptoms often related to brain function like memory loss, seizures, dizziness and headaches.  As well, conditions that are not traditionally associated with brain function can often linger after these injuries.  These conditions include increased anxiety, fatigue, depression, speech disorders, loss of motor control and even sexual dysfunction.  These individuals also tend to be more likely to get lost and they are prone to becoming angry faster.Proving that any of these post-accident symptoms are directly related to TBI can be a difficult and complex task.  It will be crucial that your medical condition, symptoms and required treatments are well documented by your doctors and therapists.  Sadly, many of these people living with the symptoms of moderate to severe TBI are never going to enjoy the same quality of life as they did before their accident.  Individuals suffering from the long term after effects of TBI will often times require expensive specialized medical care long after the accident.  The leading causes of TBI are falls, motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, being struck by or against something, and assaults.  

If you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury due to someone else's negligence, it would be wise to contact an experienced personal injury lawyerwho has handled TBI cases before.  Again, these injuries are extremely difficult to diagnose and treat effectively.  A good accident attorney will be able to guide you through this process, and provide you with valuable insight - giving you the best opportunity to secure the most favorable compensation package or judgment possible.