Orlando Brain Injury Lawyer, Michael V. Barszcz, M.D., J.D., is a uniquely qualified and experienced attorney who maintains a law firm that is dedicated to providing professional legal counseling. Michael Barszcz received his Medical Doctorate from Brown University Medical School and his Juris Doctorate from University of Florida College of Law.
The legal team at the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., strives to provide each client with superior personal service. Mr. Barszcz primarily focuses on the legal representation of accident or medical malpractice victims that have sustained catastrophic injury or death. Over the past 24 years, he has recovered more than $100 million dollars for his clients.
TBI Symptoms
The effect of TBI can vary greatly among individuals and is highly dependent on the location and extent of the damage to the brain.
The complications may range from mild to severe and include the following:
- Altered sleep patterns
- Behavior and mood changes
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Lethargy
- Lightheadedness
- Memory problems
- Trouble with attention, concentration and thought
Moderate to severe brain injuries may cause any or all of the following:
- Agitation
- Convulsions
- Headaches that continue to worsen
- Inability to awaken
- Increased confusion
- Nausea and vomiting
- Problems with coordination
- Pupil dilation in one or both eyes
- Restlessness
- Seizures
- Slurred speech
- Weakness or numbness in extremities
Treatment and Prognosis of TBI
Patients with signs of moderate to severe TBI receive immediate medical attention. Physicians perform neurologic assessment and initiate necessary medical and surgical planning to minimize the effect of the injury. Patients with severe TBI often require lengthy hospital admissions and subsequent transfer to rehabilitation facilities with expertise treating brain injury patients.
The prognosis for a TBI patient is determined by the severity of the injury and the progress of the patient during the various stages of rehabilitation. The recovery process is often challenging and expensive.
For more information, see Questions About Traumatic Brain Injury.
Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation
At the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., we represent clients on a contingency basis. This means that the attorneys are only paid a fee if there is a recovery in your case. To learn more about legal representation for any type of TBI, please contact the Law offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., for a free consultation with our Florida traumatic brain injury attorneys.