Traumatic brain injury results from a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury disrupting brain function. Severity is classified using measures including the Glasgow Coma Scale, duration of loss of consciousness, and post-traumatic amnesia.
Severe injuries produce objective imaging findings, while mild injuries often show normal imaging despite persistent reported symptoms.
Alternative Names:
TBI, Brain Injury
Why it Matters?
Mild TBI is among the most contested claim types in injury litigation because the symptoms are real to the claimant, largely subjective, and frequently unaccompanied by objective findings. The dispute typically turns on neuropsychological testing including validity measures, pre-injury academic and work records, and whether reported deficits correlate with the documented mechanism. Severe TBI presents the opposite profile: causation is clear and the litigation is about the scale of future care.
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Can a brain injury exist with normal imaging?
What evidence is most contested in mild TBI claims?
