{"id":612,"date":"2025-11-07T14:29:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/?page_id=612"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:45:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:45:30","slug":"orlando-brain-injury-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/personal-injury-blog\/orlando-brain-injury-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Traumatic Brain Injuries \u2013 Signs, Types, and Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"612\" class=\"elementor elementor-612\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19d245c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"19d245c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f4d35 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36f4d35\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3625905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3625905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/2c7ac6d9c557e74609f7d2e8df459c71ba2af09f-rf6ffe9cqvcjo70jz080gp58r72077nkh4in3k7vow.png\" title=\"2c7ac6d9c557e74609f7d2e8df459c71ba2af09f\" alt=\"2c7ac6d9c557e74609f7d2e8df459c71ba2af09f\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fc9a41 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute e-transform elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0fc9a41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;,&quot;_transform_translateX_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Traumatic Brain Injuries \u2013 Signs, Types, and Compensation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5309b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a5309b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83dea58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83dea58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ac223 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38ac223\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">   <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5b91ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5b91ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)\u00a0occur when a violent external force affects brain functions. They happen suddenly \u2013 in contrast to congenital or degenerative injuries \u2013 and can result in anything from mild concussion to death.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The chance of developing a TBI after a severe blow to the head is high. Car accidents,\u00a0slip and fall accidents, and even\u00a0bicycle accidents\u00a0can cause\u00a0<strong>traumatic brain injuries<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bb035c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bb035c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f98cf84 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f98cf84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8de840f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8de840f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Traumatic brain injuries\u00a0can be classified into two main groups, depending on whether or not the impact fractures the skull. They are:<\/p><ul><li>Closed Injuries:\u00a0Usually caused by sudden movements, such as\u00a0whiplash in a car accident. Although they do not penetrate the skull, they can severely damage blood vessels and brain tissues.\u00a0Mild closed brain injuries\u00a0are hard to diagnose, as their symptoms may take hours, days, or weeks to manifest.<\/li><li>Open\/Penetrating Injuries:\u00a0Occur when an object penetrates the skull and comes into contact with brain tissue. Depending on the type of contact, they can affect a specific area of the brain or its entire functioning. However, although they are easier to detect than closed injuries, they are difficult to treat and more likely to result in\u00a0death.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4c6ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a4c6ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How common are traumatic brain injuries?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7afb0dd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7afb0dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bfa665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bfa665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Traumatic brain injuries<\/strong>\u00a0are more common than you might think. In fact, according to the CDC, there were over 64,000\u00a0<strong>TBI-related deaths<\/strong>\u00a0in the United States in 2020. The most common causes were:<\/p><ul><li>Falls<\/li><li>Firearm injuries<\/li><li>Motor vehicle accidents<\/li><li>Assaults<\/li><\/ul><p>Falls lead to nearly half of the TBI-related hospitalizations in the country.\u00a0Children and older adults are especially vulnerable, as brain injuries can affect them differently. In children, they can seriously impact brain development, which can lead to problems in the future. In older adults, brain injuries can be harder to diagnose, which can significantly affect their quality of life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98771a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98771a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Traumatic brain injury symptoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f736523 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f736523\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f63f973 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f63f973\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Symptoms of a TBI<\/strong>\u00a0vary depending on the type of injury and the force that caused it. In addition, many side effects of brain injuries are subtle and can be mistaken for other conditions, such as fatigue or stress. If you or a relative has been in an accident, keep an eye out for these signs:<\/p><ul><li>Disorientation<\/li><li>Persistent headaches<\/li><li>Excessive sleepiness<\/li><li>Speech problems<\/li><li>Clumsiness<\/li><li>Loss of consciousness<\/li><li>Seizures or convulsions<\/li><li>Blurry vision<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Memory problems (forgetfulness and, in severe cases, amnesia)<\/li><li>Personality changes<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f78a83e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f78a83e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When do head injury symptoms appear?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b364e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72b364e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-263ddd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"263ddd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Symptoms of a head injury\u00a0may<\/strong> not appear immediately. In many cases, signs appear gradually over the following days or even weeks after the accident, and frequently persist for a long time. If you have suffered a head injury and have noticed any of these signs, seek professional medical help!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a62c9be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a62c9be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I receive compensation for a traumatic brain injury?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-548ac5a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"548ac5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f53ab60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f53ab60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes! If you suffered a\u00a0<strong>brain injury<\/strong>\u00a0due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another party, Florida law is on your side. You can receive compensation to cover your medical expenses, such as treatment, rehabilitation, and more. Other compensation may include childcare expenses, lost wages, future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and property losses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dda377 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1dda377\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why should I hire a brain injury lawyer?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c42f6e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c42f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e37956c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e37956c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Statistically, victims of head injuries represented by an attorney obtain higher settlements than those who choose to represent themselves. This is quite important since TBI cases can cause permanent or long-term disabilities which can carry very high medical expenses and result in high loss of wages.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Traumatic brain injury accidents<\/strong>\u00a0can also be very complex. Due to the wide variety of symptoms and consequences of a brain injury, along with the time it takes for them to appear, establishing a relationship between an accident and a traumatic brain injury can be complicated. This can make liability unclear or difficult to prove. A team of experienced brain injury attorneys can help you prove that the other party is liable and receive the compensation you deserve.\u00a0Jason Recksiedler\u00a0has been certified as an expert in trial law by the Florida Bar and has handled many traumatic brain injury cases. Call us today! Hiring us has no cost to you if we do not win!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1f7d3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1f7d3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do you suspect brain damage after an accident? We can help you with your claim!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b52f527 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b52f527\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7671ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7671ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Victims of traumatic brain injury see many aspects of their lives affected. In some cases, they never return to how they used to be before the accident, putting their family, employment, or financial situation at risk. 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