Legal help in Saint John for your traumatic brain injury/CONCUSSION
The impacts of a traumatic brain injury (TBI/concussion) can be devastating. Even a concussion—a mild form of TBI—can result in missed time from work and added costs for treatment and childcare. If you sustained a TBI/concussion in an accident, you need a trustworthy lawyer to take care of your legal concerns so you can focus on your healing.
Correia & Collins in Saint John is the team you want in your corner. With more than 30 years of experience in accident injury law, we still serve our clients with dedicated, personal attention.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs/concussions) can profoundly impact a person’s physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. Even mild TBIs, such as concussions, can lead to significant challenges, while severe TBIs/concussions often result in lasting changes that affect every aspect of life.
Key effects of TBIs/concussions include:
- Cognitive Impairments: Difficulty with memory, attention, reasoning, and executive functioning can make everyday tasks challenging.
- Emotional Changes: Many individuals experience mood swings, depression, anxiety, irritability, or difficulty managing emotions.
- Physical Symptoms: Headaches, fatigue, seizures, dizziness, and sensory issues like impaired vision or hearing are common.
- Behavioural and Social Challenges: Affected individuals may struggle with impulsivity, changes in personality, or difficulty maintaining relationships.
- Sleep Disturbances: Trouble falling or staying asleep is common, further affecting mental and physical health.
TBIs/concussions can disrupt education, careers, and social lives, leaving a person feeling isolated or misunderstood. The journey of recovery often requires comprehensive support, including physical therapy, counseling, and accommodations in daily life.
We understand TBI/concussion victims need to be treated with empathy and understanding, recognizing the invisible hurdles victims face. Recovery is unique to each individual, and patience, care, and support can make a tremendous difference in improving their quality of life. We are here to support our clients however we can in their recovery.
TBI/concussion: what to look for
Traumatic brain injury affects each individual differently. If you’ve been in an accident, be extra vigilant for any of these warning signs:
- Physical symptoms include headache, nausea, blurred or double vision, uneven pupils, drainage of clear fluid from the ears or nose, or seizures. Additionally, pay attention for changes in speech, balance, and body movements.
- Cognitive and behavioural symptoms include disorientation, memory loss, loss of consciousness, and any changes in sleep patterns. Confusion, irritability, anxiety, and indecision are also signs to look for.
- Perception symptoms can occur in all five senses, so watch for changes in hearing, vision, and even taste. Pay attention to episodes of vertigo, light sensitivity, and drowsiness or lack of motivation.
If you suspect you or a loved one of having a concussion or worse, don’t lose any time. Seek medical help immediately—and get a second opinion, if necessary.
Dedicated, experienced accident injury lawyers in New Brunswick
At Correia & Collins in Saint John, we represent clients with injuries like TBI/concussion on a regular basis. We know the financial and emotional toll it can take on you and your family, and we’re committed to getting you the best possible compensation. You don’t pay us anything until you collect.