Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment after an Accident in Colorado

The treatment for patients suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a long and tedious one. Any doctor will tell you that brain injuries are among the most dangerous and severe injuries that a human being can endure.

As the brain is responsible for each and every aspect of normal body function, an injury can have countless effects and render any number of body systems useless. Traumatic brain injury treatment must be swift and thorough in order to reduce the overall long-term effects.

After a Colorado Accident Results in Traumatic Brain Injury

After the initial trauma to the brain it is important for a well-qualified medical team to perform an exam to determine the severity of the injury , including:

  • general surgeons;
  • neurosurgeons;
  • general physician; and
  • an orthopedic surgeon.

The team will conduct various exams to test the victim’s brain function. They will also check the spinal cord to ensure there has been no major damage that may result in paralysis. This is important as they must assess whether the spinal cord can handle the various tests and scans while treating the traumatic brain injury.

After the initial treatment for stabilization, the patient they will later be transferred to a specialized trauma center in the hospital where they will be monitored very closely to determine if there are any after effects of the injury . A specialized nursing team will closely observe vital statistics such as heart rate, physiologic changes and body functions.

They will record all findings and report them directly to the physician who is in charge. Traumatic brain injury treatment is a very long and involved process that will require many weeks of this type of close intensive care.

One of the most important aspects of treating TBI is the post-care . After such a serious injury it is important for both the victim and their family to meet with psychologists and social workers in order to deal with this life-changing situation.

They will help counsel the family on how to cope with any lifelong injuries and the accompanying psychological effects. They will assist the family in making arrangements for the various treatments, such as rehabilitative care and surgery, and introduce them to the idea of role changes within the household. This may be a tough idea at first, but in due time, you will likely adjust.

Legal Help After A Traumatic Brain Injury In Colorado

Traumatic brain injury treatment can be very expensive. If someone else’s negligence caused you or a loved one to suffer with a TBI, get legal help. D.J. Banovitz is a trusted injury attorney in the state of Colorado and he’s there to help you and your family if you are dealing with TBI or TBI related injuries. Before speaking to an insurance adjuster be sure to contact the Colorado Law Firm at 303-300-5060 for a FREE consultation today. You should also request a FREE copy of our book, 7 Costly Mistakes that Can Ruin Your Colorado Injury Case.

D.J. Banovitz’ career has always concentrated on trial practice and he has litigated hundreds of cases. His passion and sole career focus has been to seek justice for people suffering from personal injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence. The hallmark of the Law Office of D.J. Banovitz, is the total commitment to professionalism, quality, and personalized care of your injury case. D.J. has dedicated his professional life to helping those most in need and is a proud and active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. His experience includes volunteering for Colorado Rural Legal Services in Montrose, the Colorado Aids Project, consumer law, family law, criminal defense, and Alternative Defense Counsel for juveniles in Denver.