Traumatic Brain Injury in Pennsylvania
A brain injury can be invisible on the outside while reshaping memory, mood, and the ability to work — which makes documentation everything.
What you should know
Traumatic brain injuries range from concussions to severe, permanent impairment. Because symptoms can be delayed and hard to measure, medical evaluation and consistent records are essential. Severe TBI frequently satisfies the 'serious injury' threshold under limited tort.
What typically causes them
- Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
- Falls
- Sports and recreation incidents
- Struck-by objects
- Assaults
- Workplace accidents
Injuries we see
- Concussions
- Contusions and hemorrhages
- Diffuse axonal injury
- Cognitive and memory deficits
- Mood and personality changes
- Chronic headaches
Steps to take after a traumatic brain injury
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Seek immediate neurological evaluation
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Follow up on all delayed symptoms
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Keep a symptom journal
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Preserve accident evidence
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Involve family in documenting changes
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Consult an attorney early
Proving a TBI often requires neuropsychological testing and expert testimony. Severe TBI can meet the serious-injury threshold; comparative negligence applies.
Recovery can include ongoing treatment, cognitive rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
In Pennsylvania, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524). Missing this deadline usually bars your claim entirely, so it is critical to act well before it runs.
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