Brain Injury

How do I know if I have a Brain Injury?

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident and is experiencing any of the following symptoms you may be the victim of a brain injury. A loss of consciousness does not have to be present for you to have suffered a brain injury. Mild traumatic brain injuries may cause long term residual problems with symptoms that are not so obvious.

• Forgetfulness
• Irritability
• Lack of Concern
• Memory Loss
• Mood Swings
• Dizziness
• Personality Changes

Different Types of Brain Injuries

Of all types of injuries, those to the brain are among the most likely to result in death or permanent disability. Traumatic brain injury results in easily observable symptoms including partial or complete paralysis, speech problems, impaired cognitive functioning and long periods of coma; these can result in disability from employment and huge hospital bills.

The less severe brain injuries may not be so easily observed. In other words, for all intents and purposes, these people appear normal. The people who suffer from these brain injuries are members of a largely ignored group suffering from undiagnosed brain injuries. The symptoms which can occur even without a loss of consciousness at the time of the traumatic event include: headaches, dizziness, lethargy, memory loss, irritability, personality changes, cognitive defects and perceptual changes.

What Should You Do Now?

The brain injury lawyers at the Joel Bieber Firm have extensive knowledge in these cases and realize the special needs for those who have been injured. Our brain injury attorneys are committed to helping you and your family with the litigation, and making you aware of the top medical specialists in the field.

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If you would like more information on brain injury, visit www.lapublishing.com, an Information & Resource Center for Brain Injury & Concussion.

Latest Brain Injury News

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has entered into a partnership with ABC Anchor Bob Woodruff and his family to raise awareness of brain injury and to administer the newly created Bob Woodruff Family Fund for TBI to assist servicemen and women and their families affected by the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mr. Woodruff sustained a serious brain injury as a result of an improvised explosive device while on assignment for ABC News in Iraq in January 2006. Although he received superior care, Bob, his wife Lee, and their extended family recognize that many individuals with brain injury do not receive the services and supports needed to regain their independence. They also understand the lack of funding in the public, private and military sectors, and best of all, they want to help.

Woodruff Family Fund for TBI

In an effort to “give back” to the people who saved Bob’s life, the family has established the Bob Woodruff Family Fund for TBI. The Fund will raise money through events and other activities. Donations will be used to make grants to nonprofit organizations serving members of the military who have sustained a TBI. In some circumstances, funds may be used to provide direct financial assistance to military personnel and their families and/or grants for medical research, public education, awareness and prevention of TBI.

Brain Injury Awareness Month Reports

Bob Woodruff will file a series of reports for World News, Good Morning America and Nightline throughout the month of March. The reports will cover various aspects of brain injury and will include some of the individuals featured in BIAA’s Brain Injury Awareness Month campaign, “Living with Brain Injury: As Diverse as We Are.” BIAA gratefully acknowledges Judy Avner from BIA of New York State and Philicia Deckard from BIA of Illinois for their assistance in coordinating participants. We are deeply indebted to Pat Radice from Constand Communications Group for her work with the ABC News producers.

Bob & Lee Woodruff as Honorary Spokespersons

Where appropriate, allowable and as time permits, Bob Woodruff and members of his family will serve as honorary spokespersons for BIAA by testifying before Congress and recording public service announcements. Please contact BIAA President/CEO Susan Connors for more information.

The Brain Injury Association of America is grateful to the researchers and clinicians at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York for introducing the Woodruffs to BIAA. We hope the family’s willingness to partner with BIAA and discuss Bob’s injuries will encourage other public figures to do so as well.

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