For a growing number of Florida parents it is one of their worst nightmares--being told that their child has sustained a brain injury such as a concussion. In the past, many believed traumatic brain injuries, sometimes called TBI, could be fairly easily overcome when sustained by children. A recent study indicates that in some cases this is not accurate however.

The study, conducted by researchers in Australia involved 56 children ranging in age from two to seven. Over the course of 10 years, each child's intellectual abilities and social and behavioral skills were examined.

According to the study, children who have sustained a mild case of TBI usually fully recover from the injury. The same cannot be said however for those with a more severe case. Severe cases may necessitate that a child relearn such basic things as walking and talking. The child's memory, especially his or her short term memory, may be impacted as well. The children in these cases tend to continue to recover over the course of several years. This is more likely when they are involved in rehab.

It is clear that a severe case of TBI can be difficult to rebound from, both medically and because of the necessary treatments, financially as well. For this reason, when the injury is sustained as the result of another person's negligence, many people decide to seek financial compensation for the injury from the negligent party via a personal injury lawsuit. If successful, such a lawsuit provides money to help pay for such things as medical bills.

Source: msnbc.com, "Kids' brain injuries can cause lingering problems for years, study finds," Linda Carroll, Jan. 23, 2012