Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Lawyer in Los Angeles

There’s Nothing Mild About “Mild” TBIs

Because brain injuries can range in both the nature of initial injuries and effects on victims, they are classified based on their severity. Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) are those in which an impact or force to the head cause a loss of consciousness and/or disorientation shorter than 30 minutes. They may also be referred to as minor traumatic brain injuries or even concussions. 

It is important to bear in mind that while they are labeled “mild,” this term only described the severity of the initial injury – not the severity of the effects on victims.

As a law firm that has represented many victims who suffered concussions and other serious head injuries in preventable accidents, we know the unpredictable and often profound consequences that can accompany traumatic brain injuries. If you believe your head injury was caused by someone else's carelessness, recklessness, or negligence, do not wait to call our Los Angeles mild traumatic brain injury attorneys at Biren Law Group.

Once you’ve consulted with a doctor, call Biren Law Group for reliable counsel. 

Common Symptoms of Mild TBIs

A mild traumatic brain injury can lead to major disruptions in emotional, physical, and intellectual functioning. Unfortunately, due to the idea that these brain injuries are milder than severe brain damage, the symptoms of mTBIs can often be overlooked. From headaches and memory problems to muddled thinking, there are numerous symptoms that may appear after a concussion or similar type of closed-head injury. 

While these symptoms typically clear up in a few weeks or months, they can sometimes become permanent. This makes it absolutely vital that you seek out medical care from a doctor who is knowledgeable about brain injuries. Failure to do so can lead to severe, life-altering consequences.

The signs of a mild TBI can include:

• Loss of consciousness for a few minutes
• Short-term memory loss
• Dizziness, including fainting and loss of balance
• Vomiting
• Inability to focus and multi-task
• Tinnitus, or ringing of the ears
• Severe headaches and migraines
• Mood and personality changes
• Extreme light sensitivity
• Depression and anxiety
• Blurred vision

Biren Law Group has frequently represented clients who did not understand why they were not healing or could not function like normal still months after their accident. Sadly, many never get the answers they are looking for from doctors.

When we see these symptoms in our clients, we quickly direct them to the appropriate medical specialists to ensure they get the medical care they need while we work on their case. Furthermore, our grasp of these symptoms equips us with the skills to prove the seriousness of your injuries and their connection to your accident.

Long-Term Effects of Mild Brain Injuries

With new research into the long-term effects of brain injuries, we are beginning to understand the significant risks victims face as they age. For one, having experienced one minor brain injury makes victims as much as three times as likely to experience another. 

Studies have also associated mTBIs with increased risks of serious deficits involving speaking, movement, and learning, as well as neurological disorders and conditions such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

What Can Cause a Mild TBI?

Many mild traumatic brain injuries result from blunt force trauma to the head, including the types of trauma that can result from falls and motor vehicle accidents. However, you can experience a mild TBI without any direct impact to the head.

When the brain is forcefully shaken, it can collide with the skull. These types of injuries are common in car accidents involving whiplash, where victims’ heads are thrown forward and backward suddenly. Even if you did not hit your head in an accident, but suspect there might be injuries, you should mention this to your doctor.

The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention

Following any type of accident involving a head injury, it is of the utmost importance to seek a timely medical evaluation. Doing so can ensure that medical professionals rule out any serious issues, including bleeding in the brain, and provide recommendations regarding recovery and treatment options. 

Symptoms do not always present themselves immediately after an injury, but because there is always the potential for life-threatening complications, you should never leave a head injury unaddressed.

Seeking immediate medical attention is not only critical to your health, but also important to any personal injury claim you may choose to file against the party responsible for your injury. Insurance companies are quick to point out instances of victims waiting or delaying medical treatment as signs that they were not really injured in an accident, even if victims were suffering all along or thought they could avoid a trip to the doctor.

How mTBIs Can Change Lives

Our mild TBI lawyers in Los Angeles have represented a wide range of people whose lives and work were permanently altered by mild head injuries. One was a lawyer who had to give up practicing law. Another was a straight-A high school student who was so affected that he could not start at the University of California where he had already been accepted into a pre-medicine program. 

The damages in terms of lost income, earning potential, and quality of life can be enormous. For these reasons, our firm is standing by to aggressively pursue maximum compensation for your brain injury.

Contact Biren Law Group for Help

The most important thing to understand about mild traumatic brain injuries, or any head injury whatsoever, is that they should always be taken seriously. When these injuries result from accidents caused by the negligence of others, victims should seek medical attention and treatment knowing that they have the right to pursue compensation for their losses, including their pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages, among other damages.

At Biren Law Group, our legal team leverages decades of combined experience to help brain injury victims and their loved ones as they navigate their physical recoveries and pursue a financial recovery of their damages. We place an emphasis on understanding the unique nature of our clients’ injuries, as well as the full scope of how a brain injury impacted their life. With this information, we aim to pursue the full and fair amount of compensation they deserve by holding at-fault parties liable.

Do not wait to get help. Call our Los Angeles mild TBI attorneys at Biren Law Group today at (310) 896-4345 for a free consultation.