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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys helps victims of TBI in Kansas City and throughout Missouri and Kansas.

TBI, or traumatic brain injury is a term used to describe the injury that occurs when sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. The symptoms of TBI can be mild, moderate or severe depending on the extent of the damage. But, even symptoms of mild TBI can interfere with daily life and a victim’s ability to earn a living.

Symptoms of mild TBI:

• Loss of consciousness

• Headache

• Confusion

• Lightheadedness

• Dizziness

• Blurred vision or tired eyes

• Ringing in the ears

• Bad or strange taste in the mouth

• Fatigue

• Lethargy

• Changes in sleep patterns

• Behavior or mood changes

• Trouble with memory, concentration, attention or thinking

Severe TBI can lead to permanent, serious disability.

Symptoms of moderate to severe TBI:

• Any or all the symptoms of mild TBI listed above

• Headache that gets worse or does not go away

• Repeated nausea or vomiting

• Convulsions

• Seizures

• Inability to awaken from sleep

• Dilation of one or both pupils

• Slurred speech

• Weakness or numbness or extremities

• Loss of coordination

• Increased confusion

• Restlessness or agitation

Top Five Causes of TBI:

1. Falls: Any sudden blow to the head can cause a TBI; however, falls are the leading cause of TBI among all age groups. More than one-third (35.2%) of TBI’s are the result of falls. Falls are responsible for half of TBI among children under 14 and 60.7% of TBI in adults aged 65 or older.

2. Car accidents: The second leading cause of TBI is traffic wrecks. Motor vehicle accidents account for 17.3% of TBI’s. TBI sustained in a motor vehicle accident is often very serious. About one-third (31.8%) of TBI deaths are the result of motor vehicle crashes.

3. Struck-by / against accident: Struck-by / against accidents refer to incidents where the victim collides or is bumped by a moving or stationary object. Examples of these types of accidents include falling boxes, being hit by construction equipment, or bumping into a low hanging object. These types of accidents account for 16.5% of TBI and 24.8% of TBI in children.

4. Assault: Assault accounts for 10% of TBI.

5. Military service

If someone you love has sustained a TBI in a car crash, workplace accident or while visiting a public facility or store in Kansas or Missouri, you may be eligible to file a personal injury case. You may be able to recover damages for medical costs, therapy, on-going care, pain and suffering, loss of earning potential and loss of quality of life. Contact the Kansas City personal injury attorneys at the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to schedule a free consultation and to talk to a lawyer about your individual case.

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1102 Grand Blvd., Ste 1901
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-471-5111
Toll Free: 888-348-2616
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11900 College Boulevard, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66210
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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys
1102 Grand Blvd., Ste 1901
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-471-5111
Toll Free: 888-348-2616
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