Virginia Brain Injuries: Learn About Talk And Die Syndrome

Virginia (VA) Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers
Offices in VA Beach, Hampton & Elizabeth, NC  

Traumatic brain injuries do not always look how they do in the movies – in fact a serious head injury could not even result in immediately loss of consciousness or any other alarming symptoms. In truth, a serious brain injury could have subtle symptoms and then suddenly result in much more serious consequences and even death.

A famous case of this is Natasha Richardson, a talented actress who fell and struck her head while skiing. Although she felt fine after the accident and was never unconscious, she suddenly fell ill in the hours after the head injury and was rushed to the hospital were she later died. Doctors later confirmed that she suffered from “Talk and Die” syndrome, in which a deadly head injury does not immediately reveal itself. While Richardson felt fine enough to refuse medical assistance after her accident, she later suffered a severe headache and then slipped into a coma. The cause was found to be delayed bleeding in the brain -- an epidural hematoma.

In the wake of a head injury – even a head injury that seems minor – it is important to look for the symptoms of a more serious traumatic brain injury. Some of the symptoms include: fatigue, confusion, speech issues, dizziness, nausea, seizures, headaches, migraines, sleepiness, vision problems, trouble focusing, sensitivity to sound or light, insomnia, vomiting, and irritability.

If you believe you or someone close to you has suffered a serious head injury – it always pays to be on the safe side. Go to the hospital for a CT scan to check for internal bleeding or swelling and make sure that a treatable brain injury does not turn deadly.

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a VA injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling cases brought by victims of traumatic brain injury and closed head injuries. In fact, in 2000, our firm helped a plaintiff receive what was then the largest verdict ever in a Virginia brain injury case. We also have a blog in which we discuss only topics related to brain injuries and head wounds. 

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008.Shapiro and Lewis have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2008. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers receive this professional honor. In addition, our firm was the first in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our VA injury law firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk and Newport News if you or a family member has been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll-free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can get back to you.

Virginia Beach, VA Personal Injury Attorneys
Virginia (VA) Personal Injury Lawyers
Specializing in Virginia Wrongful Death & Injury Law