There are three different levels of brain injury - mild, moderate and severe - each has different causes and subsequent symptoms. An assessment, called the Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to determine the level of injury. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Sometimes a loss of consciousness occurs, but does not have to occur to be considered a TBI.
Brain scans may appear normal.
If a concussion occurs, the person's brain functioning may be altered.

Symptoms include:

Headaches
Difficulty remembering things
Balance problems
Irritability
Problems with concentration
Nausea
Emotional problems including, anxiety, depression and mood swings

Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Can include confusion, loss of consciousness and behavioral problems.
Person can usually make a positive recovery.

Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Severe trauma includes prolonged periods of unconsciousness.
Can include a coma or vegetative state.

The Brain Injury Association of America provides a wealth of information on the degrees of severity and the subsequent symptoms as well as rehabilitation. The type and amount of force inflicted will all affect the determination of whether a brain injury is mild, moderate or severe. If you have been involved in an accident and injured due to someone else's negligence, contact an experienced personal injury attorney at Kiley Law Group, LLP. We will evaluate your case for FREE - 1-800-410-2769 .

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$ 3.5 million Settlement for
auto injury

Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road, he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction. The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million

$1,000,000 Jury Verdict for
86 year-old woman

Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000

$785,000 Settlement for
crushed ankle

Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel. The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000

DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a brain injury is mild, moderate or severe?

There are three different levels of brain injury - mild, moderate and severe - each has different causes and subsequent symptoms. An assessment, called the Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to determine the level of injury.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Sometimes a loss of consciousness occurs, but does not have to occur to be considered a TBI.
Brain scans may appear normal.
If a concussion occurs, the person's brain functioning may be altered.

Symptoms include:

Headaches
Difficulty remembering things
Balance problems
Irritability
Problems with concentration
Nausea
Emotional problems including, anxiety, depression and mood swings

Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Can include confusion, loss of consciousness and behavioral problems.
Person can usually make a positive recovery.

Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Severe trauma includes prolonged periods of unconsciousness.
Can include a coma or vegetative state.

The Brain Injury Association of America provides a wealth of information on the degrees of severity and the subsequent symptoms as well as rehabilitation. The type and amount of force inflicted will all affect the determination of whether a brain injury is mild, moderate or severe.

If you have been involved in an accident and injured due to someone else's negligence, contact an experienced personal injury attorney at Kiley Law Group, LLP. We will evaluate your case for FREE - 1-800-410-2769.

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