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Virginia Brain Injuries: Learn About Talk And Die Syndrome

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, Cooper Lewis & Appleton is a law firm which focuses on injury and accident law and we have experience handling traumatic brain injury and closed head injuries. In fact, our firm received, what was then, the largest verdict in Virginia history in a brain injury case. We also have a blog focused exclusively on topics related to brain injuries and head wounds. 

Our firm is based in Virginia Beach, though but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every injury case meets our criteria,  we off a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at 1-800-752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.  

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis were included among the "Best Lawyers in America" 2010 Edition, and along with attorney John Cooper, were named Virginia "Super Lawyers" For Personal Injury Law  (2010 Ed., less than 5% of lawyers are chosen), and selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2009). In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical, respected law firms. Our 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.

Our injury attorneys also host an extensive injury law video library on Youtube . Furthermore, our lawyers proudly edit the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard as a public information service.

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