Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) remains a major public health concern in the United States today. Brain injury may impair a person's ability to function in family, social and work environments. Rich Flexner of The Law Offices of Richard Flexner is a North Carolina trial attorney with more than 25 years of experience, has seen the devastation that brain injuries can cause.

We can help with these serious injuries. We serve the residents of Wilmington, New Hanover County, Wrightsville Beach, Oak Island, Brunswick County, Kure Beach, Pender County, Carolina Beach, Columbus County, Burgaw, Southport, Bladen County, Elizabethtown, Bolivia, Whiteville, and throughout North Carolina.

While some TBI victims make a full recovery, others face dramatic changes in basic brain function or personality. Our firm is serious about helping accident victims. To us, every client matters, and we work hard for the people we represent. Our goal is to get you the maximum possible settlement or award for your injuries.

A TBI is caused by a violent physical force that impacts the brain and produces a diminished or altered state of consciousness. The force causes the brain to move within the skull and sometimes breaks the skull to directly harm the brain. Bruising, tearing and swelling are processes that can occur from the rotation of the brain against the skull.

Our brain has tremendous responsibility controlling the thought process, voluntary / involuntary movements and other important aspects of our physical and emotional well-being. Injury to any one area or all of the brain can result in permanent disability, seizures, headaches or migraines, loss of taste or smell, memory loss, double vision or loss of vision, speech impairments, anxiety, behavioral problems and depression. Some TBI victims' memory impairment leads to a tragic loss of self and identity.

The leading causes of TBI include motor vehicle incidents, falls, acts of violence and sports injuries. Head injuries fall into one or several categories: 

• Diffuse Axonal Injuries are caused by the shaking or strong rotation of the head.
• Concussions occur when the brain receives trauma from an impact or violent change in momentum or movement. 
• Coup-Contrecoup refers to bruises that occur on the side of impact as well as directly opposite side of the brain. The brain is slammed into the opposite side of the skull.
• Recurrent Traumatic Brain Injury or Second Impact Syndrome occurs prior to the healing of a previous traumatic brain injury.
• Penetration Injuries result from a bullet, knife or other sharp object forcing hair, skin and bone into the brain.
• Comas are prolonged periods of unconsciousness where there is no awareness of self or the environment.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are an estimated 5.3 million Americans living with the disabilities associated with traumatic brain injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered TBI because of the negligent acts of others, you deserve access to the best care, support and future.

The Law Offices of Richard Flexner is dedicated to protecting the rights of our injured clients in cases involving serious personal injuries and wrongful death. We take the time to listen to our clients and respond to their needs, because a serious injury affects both the injured person and his entire family. Please call 1-800-FLEXNER or 910-794-3221, for your free legal consultation. You may also contact us through our online form.

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