subject: Work Traumatic Brain Injury: Attorney Advice On Getting Vital Treatment [print this page] Work Traumatic Brain Injury: Attorney Advice On Getting Vital Treatment
Too often injured workers don't receive necessary medical treatment. Often, it is difficult for workers to obtain proper treatment when their injuries are open and obvious. It is even more difficult to receive proper and adequate treatment for brain injured workers. This is true for injured land based workers, maritime workers, Longshore Act workers, seaman and Defense Base Act workers.Traumatic Brain Injury In AmericaEach year in the United States, approximately 1.5 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI's), ranging from mild to severe. Over 50,000 people die each year from TBI's. And 230,000 people are hospitalized due to TBI's and survive.More than 1 million patients are treated in emergency departments for TBI's every year. According to the CDC, an estimated $56 billion is spent in direct and indirect costs as a result of all TBIs. Importantly, about 90,000 Americans experience onset of long-term disability from TBI's.Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI)Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), commonly known as concussion, is one of the most common neurological disorders. Getting the correct treatment and proper treatment depends on a proper diagnosis. Too often, key signs are either not reported to treating physicians or they are missed. Either way, folks with brain injury don't receive proper treatment.Early treatment and appropriate referral can and do improve patient outcomes. Whenever MTBI is suspected it is so important to get treatment as soon as possible.Early MTBI symptoms may appear mild, but they can lead to significant, life-long disability and impairment. This may affect a person's ability to function physically, cognitively, and psychologically. Appropriate diagnosis referral are critical for helping TBI patients achieve the best recovery. Patient and family education also play a vital role. Early treatment may reduce or avoid significant additional medical issues which may arise from MTBI.MTBI's cost the USA nearly $17 billion each year. Many, many injured workers who sustain MTBI remain undiagnosed and untreated. For those workers who are diagnosed with MTBI, a very significant percentage experience residual disabling problems. Including:- Cognitive problems,
- Memory problems,
- Confusion,
- Pain,
- Fatigue,
- Persistent headache,
- Changes in sleep patterns,
- Mood changes,
- Sensory problems such as changes in vision or hearing (post-concussion syndrome).
- Emotional Problems,
- Relationship problems, and
- Associated / situational depression.If you or a family member is suspected of having a traumatic brain injury that is work related, it is vital for you to both be an advocate and hire the right work injury lawyer to advocate for you or your family member.If you have suffered a brain injury, oftentimes you are unable to be an effective advocate for yourself. You probably need help. The cost of doing nothing or being overwhelmed by the system is too great. The sooner proper treatment is received, the more chance there is for a more favorable outcome.
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