Greater New Orleans Personal Injury Attorney

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributes to about 30% of all injury deaths. Everyday, 138 people in the United States die from injuries that include TBI.

The CDC states that survivors of accidents resulting in TBI may experience impairments to the following functions: memory, thinking, movement, sensation (e.g., vision, taste, hearing) and emotions (e.g., personality changes, depression). Mild TBI is referred to as a concussion.

TBI can result from accidents like slip and falls, automobile collisions and fallen objects. The CDC estimates that 40.5% of TBI cases are the result of falls. According to the CDC, TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain.

Donald D’Aunoy Jr. takes TBI seriously. A MRI or CT scan of the brain needs to be performed at a medical facility to properly diagnose TBI. Further, an accident victim needs to see a doctor qualified to diagnose and treat TBI. In some cases, a TBI victim will need ongoing psychological therapy to improve cognitive function. Donald D’Aunoy Jr. has helped his clients find the right medical professionals to diagnose and treat TBI.

Qualified experts may need to be retained to document TBI injuries and determine the extent of the accident victim’s disability. Donald D’Aunoy Jr. has retained neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, vocational rehabilitation counselors and economists in TBI cases to treat TBI victims and properly quantify the damages and benefits owed to TBI victims.

Donald D’Aunoy has represented numerous accident victims suffering with TBI and uses his experience to ensure that his clients receive the maximum benefits and settlement on their cases. If you feel you suffer from TBI from an accident, call Donald D’Aunoy Jr. today for a free case evaluation.