Yes. While physical symptoms may appear more readily, cognitive symptoms like confusion, memory problems or personality changes may not appear immediately. It is crucial to seek a full medical evaluation after any head trauma, even if you feel fine at first, as irreversible damage could occur without prompt treatment.
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EXPERIENCED BAY AREA ATTORNEYS TO HELP YOU OBTAIN COMPENSATION FOR YOUR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
A brain injury from a blow to the head or jolt to the head region can be devastating for both victims and their family members because it can have serious long-term and life-altering health effects.
COMMON TYPES OF HEALTH EFFECTS
Depending on the situation, traumatic brain injury victims can suffer from:
- Loss of motor skills
- Speech complications
- Personality alteration
- Cardiovascular complications
- Gastrointestinal complications
- Hand and eye coordination impairment
- Insomnia
- Concussion
- Depression
HOW IS A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) CAUSED?
There are countless ways traumatic brain injuries occur. But, sadly, many happen due to the negligence of another individual such as in:
- MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSTANCES
Newborns can experience head injuries during birth due to compressed airways and hypertension during gestation. Nursing home residents can fall and hit their heads if they are not properly secured or supervised. A TBI can also occur because of a failure to diagnose a stroke or heart attack that caused preventable damage to the brain due to a lack of oxygen needed to function.
- SLIP, TRIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
An individual who falls in a parking lot, retail store or construction zone due to an uneven or slippery surface can experience a TBI due to blunt trauma to the skull.
- GETTING IMMEDIATE HELP
Sadly, many TBIs without head penetration or bleeding go unnoticed because the symptoms do not necessarily occur instantaneously. However, those who have experienced any trauma to the head region should seek medical attention immediately. Without immediate treatment, irreversible damage could occur.
AFTER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, REACH OUT TO OUR LEGAL TEAM
If you or a loved one suffered injury from head trauma, you may be entitled to compensation to help pay for expenses related to your injury. At The Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C., our lawyers have over three decades of experience helping Bay Area victims recover for the impact such injuries have on them and their day-to-day lives.
The road ahead of you may be long, but you can be assured that legal matters are in great hands with the professionals at our office. We will review all evidence related to the injury-causing accident and determine the maximum compensation to help pay for medical bills, rehabilitation and therapy expenses, loss of earning potential, loss of consortium and more. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact our office today.
FAQs About Traumatic Brain Injuries in California
What if I do not remember the accident that caused my TBI?
Loss of memory is a common symptom associated with TBIs. Even if you cannot recall the event, a strong case can still be built. We can work with accident reconstructionists, witness testimony and physical evidence to piece together what happened and prove the other party’s negligence. Your memory loss itself may become evidence of the severity of your injury.
What is loss of consortium? Can it be claimed in a TBI case?
Loss of consortium is a claim that a spouse can make for the loss of companionship, support and intimacy resulting from their partner’s TBI. The profound personality and cognitive changes that can result from a brain injury can fundamentally alter a relationship. This claim provides compensation for that immaterial yet devastating loss.
What are common long-term health complications from a TBI that can be compensated?
Long-term complications can include loss of motor skills, speech impairment, insomnia and a higher risk for neurodegenerative diseases. The costs associated with managing lifelong health problems are often a major component of the damages we seek.
How do you demonstrate the impact of a TBI on a victim's earning potential?
We can work with vocational rehabilitation experts and economists to demonstrate lost earning capacity. By assessing how cognitive, physical and emotional impairments from the TBI prevent you from returning to your previous job or pursuing your career path, we can then calculate the full value of your lost wages and future earnings over your lifetime.
Call or email us to set up an appointment to find out the options available. Our personal injury attorneys will evaluate your situation and see what course of action you can take. All consults are free and you pay nothing until we recover for you.
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