Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

One of the injuries that a number of the clients of our firm experiences is a mild traumatic brain injury. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that there are approximately 1.5 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States each year. Although most persons recover fully, approximately 33% have persistent cognitive problems and as many as 10% to 20% have long lasting disabling symptoms (the Miserable Minority).

Because the patient may appear outwardly normal, one cannot "see" the injury, thus the problem confronting most injured persons and their physicians is how to prove that the patient has sustained a brain injury. Traditionally, such a diagnosis is made by the treating physician in a clinical setting and by the interpretation of neuropsychological test results by a neuropsychologist.

And, because brain injury occurs on a microscopic level, traditional imaging techniques such as MRI (Magnetic Brain Imaging) and CT (Computed Tomography) lack the resolution to visualize the damage. MRIs and CTs only show structural abnormalities of the brain such as tumors, hematomas, penetrating wounds, etc. MRIs and CTs do not tell you whether a brain is functioning. An MRI or CT scan of a corpse will likely show no abnormality although there is no brain function.

If you or a family member have been injured as a result of someone else's negligence, or have questions about social security benifits or workers' compensation, contact Colorado attorney Joe Kiel at Kiel, Trueax and Gold, LLC. Joe is an experienced Colorado Personal Injury attorney who will work hard to recover your losses. Contact him at (303) 694-2666 or through the email form below. Your first consultation is free.