San Diego Man Injured While Riding Scooter
According to sources, a San Diego man suffered a serious head injury while riding his motorized scooter.
Police reported that the unidentified 38-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after crashing and falling from his motorized scooter in Rancho Penasquitos. San Diego officer Frank Cali said the crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 12600 block of Darkwood Road. The man was rushed to a local hospital by paramedics where he was treated for his head injuries.
Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis and Symptoms
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when external force causes dysfunction in the brain. TBI is an incredibly complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities that range in severity from mild to extremely severe.
The Ranchos Amigos Scale is one system medical practitioners use to diagnose the level and symptoms of TBI. This measurement is based on the injured party’s level of cognition, behavior, awareness and interaction with their environment. The scale covers eight levels and ranges from no response to purposeful and appropriate responses. Another scale used by medical practitioners is the Glasgow Coma Scale. This is a 15-point scale which estimates and categorizes the results of measuring verbal response, eye-opening response and motor response.
Symptoms of TBI vary greatly. Mild symptoms include:
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of consciousness for a few seconds or minutes
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Sleeping more than usual or difficulty sleeping
- Dizziness/loss of balance
Mild TBIs can also cause ringing in the ears, blurred vision and sensitivity to light. Severe TBI symptoms can also impact a person in a number of ways, including:
- Partial or full loss of vision
- Involuntary eye movements
- Decrease of full loss of hearing
- Seizures
- Loss of stamina
- Diminished or full loss of sense of taste and smell
Experience is Key
If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI as a result of an accident caused by another person’s negligence, you may need the help of a lawyer who has experience with brain injury cases. The San Diego personal injury attorneys at Gilleon Law Firm, APC have decades of experience in fighting for brain injury victims. Our lawyers and staff will investigate and prepare your case using our expert resources in order to help you receive compensation for your injuries. Our team will consult with a number of specialists and use their expertise to obtain resources needed for any future care you may require. Do not wait; contact the brain injury lawyers at Gilleon Law Firm, APC today for a free initial consultation.
