Brain injuries and the role of personal injury lawyers
Traumatic Brain Injuries
One practice area that personal injury lawyers and we at the Los Angeles Pacific Attorney Group help victims and their families with is traumatic brain injuries. Head injuries can range from minor damage to more serious life treating damage to the brain, a traumatic brain injury (known as TBI) results from bruising when the brain hits the front or back of the skull. Bleeding and swelling develop in the brain which puts pressure on delicate tissues and can lead to serious lasting brain damage or death. Victims of such injury should immediately seek medical attention because conditions may deteriorate if left alone.
Common types of brain injuries our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers handle:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Closed head injury
- Head injury resulting in damage to the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe or temporal lobe
Some causes of brain injuries:
Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by a wide variety of activities where there is the potential for a physical impact to the head. Some examples are auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, battery and others. With all the traffic and activity in Los Angeles, it’s no wonder we see a large number of brain injury cases versus some other Cities.
A doctor may not always be able to detect a head trauma, even a minor head injury can later develop into a serious condition. Symptoms may not appear immediately after the injury and the injured person may not even know he or she is injured. But many times symptoms later develop and can become life threatening.
Common symptoms the injured person may experience are; memory loss, headaches, sleeps disorders, extreme mood changes, personality changes and loss of intellectual function. Many of the symptoms of traumatic brain injury can be life changing, not only to the injured person, but to the family and friends of the injured person as well.
Family and friends of a head injury victim often suffer greatly from the effects of the injury. Apparent progress can be followed by sudden setback, causing emotional ups and downs for everyone involved. Caring for an injured family member can be very demanding and result in monetary and emotional burdens.
Statistics for brain injury in the United States
Brain injury figures according to the Brain Injury Association of America released data stating the prevalent occurrences of brain injury. Every 23 seconds, one person in the US sustains a Traumatic Brain Injury. Also there is an estimated 3.17 million Americans currently living with disabilities from Traumatic Brain Injury.
While this is a devastating injury, there are many people who live their everyday lives with brain damage. There are about 1.4 million Americans who sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury each year. Unfortunately, more than 50,000 people die every year as a result of Traumatic Brain Injury.
There is no doubt that this is a difficult time for the victim, friends and family, but a Pacific Attorney Group we will do our best to ease the pain get you through these tough times.
Treatment and rehabilitation for brain injury
Treatment and rehabilitation is different for each person, there is no set process. Most programs recommend that the injured party and their family be present because this is group effort. Not only will the victim have to adjust but also the family will need to adapt to the new needs of living.
The basic goal of rehabilitation is to help the injured person regain their independence at the highest level possible. At times there are limits to the level of independence and other times there are not, this should be discussed with your medical physician.
The positive news is that treatment methods are rapidly advancing due to technology and can therefore offer better methods of treatment.
Los Angeles victims of brain injury can call Pacific Attorney Group
The important thing to remember is that the Los Angeles team at Pacific Attorney Group is dedicated to helping you, the victim of victim’s family of a traumatic brain injury. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a brain injury caused by someone else, then don’t delay.
Call to get a free case review to learn what your rights are, and what compensation may be available to help you get your life back to a more normal situation.
At Pacific Attorney Group, we have been helping Los Angeles and surrounding area victims of brain injuries for years. We understand the deep emotional swings that can overtake the victim and their family, and we work diligently to fight for the compensation owed to you.
We have a grasp of the specialized field of brain injury law that comes from years of experience and success at representing victims and their families. The complexities of brain injuries and serious ramifications of the care needed require a personal touch, which we seek to always provide to our clients.
Don’t delay! Call the Pacific Attorney Group now.
We are conveniently located right here in Los Angeles, in Beverly Hills, and there is no fee for the free case evaluation we offer. And there’s never an obligation to you, or sales pressure to have us represent you.
We will fairly and impartially examine the details of your case to determine if personal injury law can be applied to assist you.
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