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A traumatic brain injury that occurs on the job is considered a workers’ compensation injury. Bernstein and Bernstein can assist you in filing your workers’ compensation claim.
Workplace accidents are a common cause of brain injuries. Whether due to a physical blow to the head or exposure to toxins, brain damage can be debilitating and prevent a return to work. If you or a family member has suffered a brain injury due to a workplace accident, then you may be facing a lifetime of medical bills and rehabilitation costs. The burden of paying these heavy medical costs, while also trying to emotionally deal with the injury, can be overwhelming. An experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer can help you deal with these issues.
Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the damage to the brain. A person with a mild TBI may remain conscious or may experience a loss of consciousness for a few seconds or minutes. A mild TBI can include such symptoms as:
Depending on the scope of the injury, patients will receive either an X-ray or a CT scan. Patients often need rehabilitation in the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, psychiatry, and social support. Some may even need full-time nursing care.
TBI is one of the most devastating work injuries a family can suffer. Some common long term effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury are problems with:
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