Brain injuries are often very serious and can have a prolonged and permanent impact on the person who was hurt. A concussion can lead to permanent impairment, resulting in brain surgery, extensive medical expenses, and lost time from work. In the worst-case scenario, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may require multiple surgeries, cause permanent cognitive impairment, the inability to work and the need for long-term care.
A TBI is a physical injury to the brain from a blow or sudden jolt to the head that causes the brain to be slammed against the inside of the skull, portions of which have sharp ridges. It can also be caused by a penetrating injury that tears into brain tissue. The trauma causes an interruption of the brain’s function that may be temporary or lasting, depending on the extent of the injury. A TBI may include loss of consciousness. However, the lack of a blackout or a brief loss of consciousness does not necessarily diminish the potential seriousness of the injury. TBI may appear right away or several days or even weeks later.
If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury in Santa Ana, California, the aftermath can be overwhelming. From dealing with medical bills and rehabilitation to adjusting to life with a potentially debilitating condition, the challenges can seem insurmountable. But you don’t have to face these challenges alone. An experienced traumatic brain injury lawyer can guide brain injury victims and their loved ones through the process, ensuring they achieve the best possible results.
TBI symptoms vary depending on:
Some symptoms appear right away, while others may appear several days or even weeks later and evolve over time. A person with TBI may or may not lose consciousness. Loss of consciousness does not necessarily mean the TBI is severe.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, contact the personal injury attorneys in Santa Ana at Traut Firm today to speak with an attorney knowledgeable and experienced in handling traumatic brain injury cases.
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May experience any of the following:
There is no single test a doctor can administer to confirm the diagnosis of traumatic brain injury. It is a clinical diagnosis based on a doctor’s assessment of the circumstances of the injury, the patient’s symptoms, a physical examination and further testing.
It is not unusual for symptoms to appear anywhere from 24 to 72 hours after the injury. Often a person is far more seriously injured than initially believed.
It is essential to seek medical attention for a head injury, regardless of how minor it seems. Early intervention is often crucial to a successful recovery. So, erring on the side of caution is always the right decision.
The harm for which you can recover compensation after a traumatic brain injury are known as damages. You may be entitled to economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are the expenses you incur and the other financial losses you sustain as a result of a traumatic brain injury. Non-economic damages refer to the effects of the harm on the quality of your life.
A victim of a traumatic brain injury may be entitled to:
Preparing for traumatic brain litigation can be overwhelming, but understanding the process can alleviate some of the stress. TBI cases often demand the expertise of a seasoned attorney well-versed in brain injury litigation. Whether a mild or severe brain injury, proving negligence requires:
Thorough evidence collection, including accident details, medical records, and witness testimonies, is crucial in establishing the extent and cause of traumatic brain injuries. Expert testimony is always critical to provide medical insights, evaluate the severity and long-term effects, and the opportunity for full recovery.
Furthermore, demonstrating the impact of traumatic brain injuries involves illustrating how such affected the plaintiff’s daily functioning, cognitive capacities, emotional well-being, and relationships with family and friends.
Brain injury cases can be challenging for a number of reasons, including the possibility that the victim either may not recall the accident or may not have adequate functioning to assist in preparing the case. Also, the effects of a brain injury, such as loss of cognitive ability, diminished consciousness, and emotional disturbances can be relatively subtle and more difficult for a jury to see than more obvious injuries, such as fractures and lacerations.
There are many situations throughout the litigation process that require an attorney who not only has the requisite legal skills and expertise handling such cases, but also has a comprehensive knowledge of medicine and experience working with the medical, vocational, and economic experts involved in these cases.
At Traut Firm, a family-founded, family-focused law firm, we bring a rare combination of legal skill, medical knowledge, and trial experience to every brain injury case. James R. Traut has been representing injury victims across Orange County since 1978. Today, he works alongside his daughter, attorney Taylor Traut, continuing the firm’s tradition of family-based advocacy. Our attorneys collaborate with neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and life-care planners to fully understand the medical and long-term needs of our clients.
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