Same-Day MVA Appointments Available — No Insurance Required | Lien-Based TreatmentTraumatic Brain Injury in Merrillville, Indiana
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious injuries that can result from a motor vehicle accident. Even in the absence of direct head impact, the rapid acceleration and deceleration forces of a collision can cause brain damage that ranges from mild concussion to severe cognitive impairment. Our neurologist Dr. Julian Ungar-Sargon, MD, PhD provides expert TBI evaluation and management at Merrillville Injury Care.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury occurs when external forces cause the brain to move within the skull, resulting in bruising, tearing, or swelling of brain tissue. TBI severity ranges from mild (concussion) to moderate and severe. Symptoms include persistent headaches, cognitive difficulties (memory, concentration, processing speed), mood changes (irritability, anxiety, depression), balance problems, light and noise sensitivity, and sleep disturbances. In many MVA cases, TBI symptoms develop gradually and may initially be masked by other injury symptoms.
Neurological Evaluation
Dr. Ungar-Sargon performs comprehensive neurological evaluations for TBI patients including detailed cognitive assessment, cranial nerve examination, balance and vestibular testing, and coordination of advanced imaging when needed. Electrodiagnostic testing may be performed to rule out concurrent cervical radiculopathy or other nerve injuries that often accompany TBI in motor vehicle accident patients.
Treatment and Litigation Documentation
TBI management includes a structured recovery protocol with cognitive rest, gradual return-to-activity guidelines, vestibular rehabilitation, headache management, and coordination with neuropsychological testing services when indicated. For personal injury cases, Dr. Ungar-Sargon provides detailed neurological causation analyses, cognitive impact documentation, and prognosis reports that support the full valuation of brain injury claims.