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    Symptoms of Brain Injury

    Family Members Are Often the First to Know a Brain Injury Has Occurred

    The symptoms of traumatic brain injury can depend
     on the severity of the injury and the area of the brain
     that was affected. Because symptoms can vary, it is
     often difficult for the person who sustains the brain
     injury to realize that it has occurred. Family members
     are often the first to notice that their loved one seems
     "different" after an accident.


    Brain injury is often associated with a loss of consciousness or concussion.

    However, TBI can occur when there is neither a loss of consciousness nor a concussion. Some of
    the most common symptoms that a brain injury has occurred include:

    •        Headache
    •        Amnesia
    •        Memory problems
    •        Confusion
    •        Dizziness or loss of balance
    •        Blurred vision
    •        Ringing in the ears
    •        Difficulty with concentration or following directions
    •        Difficulty expressing thoughts
    •        A change in personality, such as irritability or uncharacteristic behavior
    •        Mood changes
    •        Sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep or excessive sleepiness
    •        Sensitivity to noisy environments
    •        Depression

    How we can help:

    At the U.S. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center, our members can help you find the right doctors to
    diagnose your loved one's condition and determine if a brain injury has occurred. We can also help
    guide you with the next steps, which may including filing a legal claim to help your family seek
    financial compensation for your loved one's brain injury.

    For More Information or to Talk to a MemberContact Us Today

    For more information about brain injury symptoms or to discuss your situation with a member,
    contact the U.S. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center for a free consultation. We have offices in
    Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida.