The Hidden Costs of a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can forever change someone’s life in the blink of an eye. Whether a result of a car accident, a slip and fall, or contact sports, the effects of a TBI can impact every facet of the victim’s life as well as their family’s. Grasping the scope of hidden costs and […]
Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery: What to Expect
While light bumps and bruises to the head are rarely a cause for concern, significant head trauma can have life-altering implications. Indeed, traumatic brain injuries from serious accidents may require a long, painful, and expensive recovery. Let’s explore typical treatment and recovery for traumatic brain injury patients, then discuss how a brain injury attorney can […]
When to Hire a Lawyer for a Traumatic Brain Injury
What’s the distinction between a mere bump to the head and a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Suffering intense symptoms (headache, fatigue, etc.), discovering severe side effects, or requiring insurance coverage because of the initial incident certainly qualify. Around 1.7 million Americans suffer TBIs annually, and these injuries can result in life-altering symptoms or even death. […]
Brain Injury 101
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 […]
Common Brain Injury Symptoms
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are grave concerns, as they can cause devastating physical, mental, and financial problems. Many cases of brain injury occur when a person receives a sudden—often unexpected—impact to their head or when an object impales the brain. Identifying traumatic brain injury symptoms will help prompt you or a loved one to seek […]
How to Choose the Right Brain Injury Attorney for You
Roughly 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. Of that number, 230,000 receive treatment at a hospital. The causes of such injuries range from violent car accidents to repeated concussive blows during contact sports. Yet painful and disheartening side effects of brain injuries are tragically consistent: loss of focus, repeated headaches, uncontrollable […]
9 Medical Conditions Related to Brain Injuries
Traumatic events can be painful and terrifying for victims and their families. When such events also involve brain injuries, they may spur long-term repercussions that require daily accommodations and offer little chance for recovery. Individuals who suffer brain injuries and experience continual side effects—including hydrocephalus, hematomas, and headaches—should seek legal recourse. A brain injury lawyer […]
Brain Injuries Due to a Bike Accident
Biking accident injuries range from irritating to traumatic. At worst, they can cause shock and prevent you from recognizing the danger of your injuries. Coupled with helmet failure or other factors, bike accidents can lead to head trauma and brain injuries. If you get in a bad crash while biking, visit a doctor to assess […]
The Impact of Brain Injuries on Your Family & How Our Attorneys Can Help
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) usually occur due to harsh collisions or jolts to the head or body. Yet the side effects of a TBI can affect physical, mental, social, financial, and other areas of an individual’s life. Loved ones of the injured party may suffer too. When the injury results from premises liability—an instance of […]