The brain ranks among the most critical organs in the human body, which is why significant head trauma frightens virtually everyone. Minor bumps and bruises are no cause for concern, but collisions that cause concussions and internal bruising or bleeding can result in life-altering brain damage. Moreover, traumatic brain injuries require a long, painful, and expensive recovery. If you sustained such an injury due to the negligence of another party, a brain injury lawyer can help you secure coverage for damages.
Davana Law Firm has a proven track record of winning personal injury cases for California residents. Our experienced accident attorneys understand that brain injuries incur overwhelming medical bills that just compensation can help pay for. For a free case evaluation with a knowledgeable, reliable lawyer, contact us at (818) 501-1055 or visit our website.
Below, we describe traumatic brain injuries and the legal action available to those who’ve suffered them:
Defining Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a severe and sudden blow to the head. Causes include a penetrating wound, such as a gunshot, or a nonpenetrating wound, such as a blunt impact from a contact sport. While mild head injuries—like concussions—typically heal with rest, severe ones can cause deep, profound brain damage and have permanent complications.
Approximately 1.1 million Americans seek emergency medical care for TBIs annually due to slip & falls, car accidents, and sports-related injuries. The effects of such injuries can vary greatly and are difficult to predict. The blow’s severity and location relative to the brain, and the patient’s history, contribute to the injury’s extent.
Symptoms of a Brain Injury
What distinguishes a TBI from a minor blow to the head are the physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms following the injury. If the victim falls unconscious after the injury, there may be some degree of brain damage. Other indications of brain injury include:
- Memory loss
- Confusion
- Blurred vision
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Slurred speech
- Dizziness and fainting
These symptoms may not appear immediately after the incident—complications may arise over hours or days. Regardless, don’t wait for symptoms to occur before speaking with a doctor. Delaying a TBI diagnosis can worsen injuries and result in irreversible damage. It also gives a defense lawyer ammunition against your TBI case.
Treatment Options
As previously mentioned, mild TBIs typically require minimal treatment and tend to improve with rest. In the case of a moderate to severe injury, however, a comprehensive approach involving hospital care and extended therapies may be necessary. Treatment options for significant TBIs can encompass the following:
- Counseling
- Surgeries
- Rehabilitation programs
- Medication
- More, depending on the severity
The recovery period from a TBI can vary from patient to patient, with some individuals recuperating in a few days while others require several months. Many victims deal with significant emotional and financial impacts due to the complex damage caused by TBIs. But if the injury was at the fault of another party, you can take legal action.
TBI Personal Injury Lawsuits
Suppose you sustained a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, and it incurred financial hardship—you may be entitled to compensation. Yet to build a successful personal injury claim, you must establish the responsible party’s negligence. In California, there are 4 elements required to prove negligence:
- The defendant had a duty to ensure the victim’s safety
- The defendant breached their duty with their actions or lack of action
- The defendant’s negligence was the direct cause of the victim’s injury
- The victim suffered financial, emotional, and physical damages as a result of the TBI
Consider a scenario where you slip on an unmarked puddle in a store and your fall’s impact results in a brain injury. The store employees were responsible for warning you about the hazard or cleaning it up, but they did not. Recovering from the fall required you to take time off work and collect substantial medical bills.
In this case, you can likely establish negligence and pursue compensation. That said, consult an experienced personal injury attorney to build a strong claim and ensure you recover all your entitled damages.
Hire a Reliable and Experienced Brain Injury Lawyer in California
Recovering from traumatic brain injury is a long and complicated hardship. Therefore, California residents deserve a brain injury lawyer who will fight for their just compensation. The strong-minded personal injury attorneys at Davana Law Firm have the knowledge and experience to be a firm advocate for you and your loved ones. Plus, we charge no fees until we win your case. Call (818) 501-1055 or visit our website today for a free case consultation.
