Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when the brain sustains damage due to an outside force. Some forms of brain injury involve penetration (such as a bullet wound) while other types of brain injury are classified as closed head (such as a concussion). Common causes of traumatic brain injury are auto accidents, falls, acts of violence, and even contact sports.

The effects of a brain injury can range from a mild concussion to a coma or even death. The extent of a brain injury is not always apparent at first, which is why victims should be thoroughly examined by medical experts after sustaining head trauma. A number of neurological professionals may need to be consulted depending on the severity of the brain injury. The injured party may require some form of rehabilitation. A brain injury can have permanent effects on a person's physical health, mental faculties, personality, ability to work, and lifestyle. For these reasons and more, legal advice from a qualified personal injury lawyer in Mississippi should be sought immediately following a brain injury.

The brain injury lawyers at Coxwell & Associates can help brain injury victims in Jackson, Mississippi obtain compensation for medicals bills and personal suffering. If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury, contact our traumatic brain injury attorneys in Jackson, Mississippi today.