Traumatic Injury Resources

The Chicago traumatic brain injury lawyers who work with The Law Offices of Anastopoulo & Clore, LLC understand that the recovery process of a brain injury can be long and difficult. While it is an encouraging step once you are out of the immediate medical danger zone, the recovering and healing process can be discouraging at times. Our lawyers at Anastopoulo & Clore can provide you with legal advice and the necessary recovery information to assist you recover physically, emotionally, and monetarily. While we invite you to contact us for more information below are several references that you can turn to for assistance from a Chicago head injury attorney.

Chicago TBI Resources

The recovery of a traumatic brain injury requires the assistance and advice from many various professionals. Below is a list of recovery information. With the assistance of these professionals you will never be alone in the recovery and healing process.

Medical Evaluation

After you have received emergency medical care for your brain injury and you are out of immediate danger, you will be neurologically evaluated. The Glasgow Coma Scale is an objective test that is used by medical professionals to determine the level of consciousness following your brain injury. To determine if you have received permanent or temporary brain damage a neuropsychologist will then test you. Neuropsychologists are trained professionals who can determine exactly the part of the brain that has been damaged by a series of testing, customized to your particular injury. They can next recommend proper treatment options. There is a broad range of cognitive and physical symptoms of a brain injury, such as memory loss, change in behavior, inability to walk, and the list continues. It is important to remember that there are many different treatment options to assist these symptoms.

Rehabilitation for Brain Injury

After your neuropsychologist has a better understanding of the injury you sustained, your medical doctors and physical therapist will customize a rehabilitation program for you and provide recovery information. Due to the fact the brain and spine are considered the master controls of the body, when they are injured it is possible to feel the effects throughout the entire body. Whether you are unable to move certain areas of your body or are experiencing trouble cognitively, your physical therapist will tailor a treatment option to your injury. There are many different forms of rehabilitation help such as motor skills exercises and physical exercises. Depending on the injury and symptoms you may need to stay overnight in a rehabilitation center, routinely visit a resource center, or you may even be able receive treatment at home.

Chicago Brain Injury Lawyers

Experiencing a brain injury can harm you physically and emotionally, but monetarily as well. If you have been injured in the Chicago area, contact The Law Offices of Anastopoulo & Clore for legal advice on TBI claims. Our network of experienced Chicago brain injury attorneys will advise you on your rights and provide assistance to help you get the settlement you deserve.

If you have sustained a traumatic brain injury contact us at The Law Offices of Anastopoulo & Clore, LLC for a consultation today at (866) 377-3093, or complete our quick contact web form.