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Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are among the most serious types of injury that any human being can potentially suffer, right alongside spinal cord injuries. There are many lasting effects to suffering a traumatic brain injury, including loss of cognitive skills, new, unusual behavior, a minimally conscious state, and potential life-threatening complications. A serious brain injury can be caused by virtually any type of accident or incident of violence, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, violent crimes, and more. An individual who suffers even a mild traumatic brain injury must seek medical attention, or else risk having their condition significantly worsen over time. The cost for ongoing medical care and assistance to treat someone with a traumatic brain injury can be daunting, however, and injured parties are strongly encouraged to seek professional legal counsel for assistance in recovering financial compensation for their injuries and other losses.
At our law office, we have extensive experience representing injured clients who have suffered brain injuries and other injuries in and around the Lafayette area. As your legal representatives, our Louisiana personal injury attorneys will gather all evidence in your case to strengthen your claims and prove that someone else’s negligence or malicious actions caused your serious injuries. With a compelling case, we can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other expenses. It may also be possible to recover damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other non-economic damages.
The sooner our attorneys have a chance to review the details of your personal injury case, the better chance we have of building a convincing lawsuit capable of helping you seek the maximum compensation for your claims. Please do not delay in contacting our Lafayette law firm to discuss your legal matters with our personal injury lawyers in a free case evaluation.
What Are the Different Types of Brain and Head Injuries?
There are many different types of brain injuries, and you must understand some of the differences so that you can comprehend the potential effects and complications for victims.
Two of the primary categories of brain injuries are penetrating and closed brain injuries. A penetrating traumatic brain injury involves another object, typically something sharp and sturdy, piercing the brain and causing an open head wound. Closed head injuries occur when the skull is not fractured, but when the brain is nonetheless violently jostled within the skull, which can cause bruising, tearing, and brain damage.
Some of the most common types of brain injuries include the following:
- Brain hemorrhages involve continuous and uncontrolled bleeding on the surface of the brain or within the brain tissue. A brain hemorrhage requires immediate medical treatment
- Concussions are considered relatively mild brain injuries, and they occur when the brain is jostled and strikes the inside of the skull. Sports injuries, car accidents, falling objects, assault, and premises liability accidents often cause concussions
- Diffuse axonal injuries are a significant type of brain damage caused by the brain being violently shaken, resulting in it turning or twisting within the skull
- Hypoxic brain injuries occur when a person’s brain does not receive enough oxygen. When brains are deprived of oxygen for even a short period of time, it can cause substantial and long-lasting damage
- Intracranial hematomas involve the collection of blood outside of the brain’s blood vessels. Such a hematoma can result in death
- Penetrating brain injuries occur when a foreign object breaks through the skull and penetrates the brain. Gunshots, falling objects, and stabbings often cause an open brain injury like this
- Brain contusions can be caused by even a small amount of bleeding on the brain, and are most associated with concussions
What Are Common Causes of Both Mild and Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Brain injuries, both mild and severe, can be caused by various factors. While it is more common to see a traumatic brain injury in a particularly violent or forceful accident, such injuries can also occur in incidents that would otherwise appear to be relatively minor, at least on the surface.
Among the most common causes of brain injuries are the following:
- Assaults and violent attacks, including blunt force trauma, shaken baby syndrome, and gunshot wounds
- Car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents, including commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents
- Explosions, smoke inhalation, near-drowning incidents, and any other instances where the brain is deprived of oxygen
- Medical malpractice and negligence, such as surgical errors and birth injuries, can cause significant damage to a victim’s well-being
- Sports injuries and recreational accidents, especially in contact sports, where the human body collides with various surfaces at high speeds
- Workplace accidents, especially incidents that occur in high-risk workplaces such as construction sites, oil rigs, and certain factory settings
- Slip and fall accidents, which are common causes of premises liability lawsuits, can be caused by something as simple as a wet floor
- And more
If you suffered a brain injury caused by a negligent or malicious party, our Lafayette law office can help you hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions. To learn more about the benefits of retaining our legal services, please contact our firm to schedule a free consultation today.
What Are Some of the Symptoms Suffered by Traumatic Brain Injury Victims?
Sometimes, a brain injury may not be immediately apparent to the victim or those around them. Some brain injuries develop slowly, whereas others announce their sinister implications very quickly after an incident. Recognizing some of the signs of a brain injury can be crucial to safeguarding your health and well-being, as well as maintaining the validity of your personal injury lawsuit.
Some of the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries include the following:
- Persistent and increasingly painful headaches
- Hearing loss or the loss of sight
- Losing consciousness
- Slurred speech
- Emotional changes
- Seizures and spasms
- Amnesia
- Sleep disturbances and insomnia
- Extended periods of confusion and lack of concentration
- Altered senses
- Clear fluids leaking from the ears or nose
- The loss of coordination and balance
- Pupil dilation
- Constant nausea and vomiting
- Weakness or numbness in the extremities
- Persistent crying
- Comas
- Deep depression
- Unusual personality changes, including unexplained aggressiveness
- And more
Do You Need the Legal Representation of an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney?
If you have suffered suspected head trauma and a traumatic brain injury, you must seek professional legal assistance to help you through the process of recovering a financial settlement for your medical expenses and other losses. Failure to take appropriate legal action within a specific length of time after your injury could result in you being barred from recovering adequate compensation.
There are several benefits to retaining the legal services of an experienced attorney well-versed in the practice areas related to catastrophic injuries. In your free initial consultation, we will review the facts of your case and explain your legal options for how you can proceed in the pursuit of justice and fair financial recovery. We will provide our legal support with compassion and clear communication, so that you can make informed decisions in your brain injury case.
If you choose to retain our representation, we will develop a uniquely tailored plan that aligns with your goals and helps you avoid potential pitfalls in the legal process. We can also help provide various resources to assist injured victims in obtaining necessary mental health and physical therapy services. Together, you and your lawyers will take legal action with convincing evidence capable of securing a favorable settlement from the insurance company and the negligent parties.
Although many personal injury cases are settled out of court, we have the trial experience necessary to represent you in the courtroom as necessary. We will support you every step of the way as you pursue compensation and seek to hold at-fault parties accountable for their actions. To learn more about how a brain and spinal cord injury attorney can assist you with these legal issues, please get in touch with our Lafayette law firm for a free case review.
What Sort of Financial Recovery is Possible with a Successful Lawsuit?
Individuals who suffered serious injuries caused by other negligent or reckless parties may be entitled to recover compensation. Depending on the facts of your case, such as the victim’s state of consciousness and their expected lifespan following the accident, you could recover different types of economic and non-economic damages.
Examples of the financial compensation you could secure in your traumatic brain injury case include the following:
- Medical expenses, including the cost of hospital visits, ambulance rides, rehabilitation therapy, and any ongoing medical care
- Lost wages and lost income-earning capacity
- Chronic pain and suffering
- Mental anguish, emotional distress, and psychological trauma
- Lost quality of life or enjoyment of life
- Assistive services and devices, such as specialized equipment and occupational therapy
- Long-term care expenses, such as life support systems and in-home assistance
- Property damage
- Scarring and disfigurement
- And more
Depending on how the brain injury happened, multiple parties could be held responsible. Potentially liable parties could include negligent drivers in car accidents, manufacturers of defective equipment, employers in unsafe workplaces, and negligent property owners who fail to address hazardous conditions, among others.
The value of your traumatic brain injury case will depend on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, the need for ongoing medical treatment, the inability to return to work, any shared negligence, and more. To learn more about the potential value of your case, please contact our Lafayette personal injury lawyers to discuss your case in more detail.
Contact Our Law Firm for a Free Consultation with Our Lafayette Brain Injury Lawyers Today
If you or a family member has suffered a severe brain injury, whether it be a concussion or something more severe, you must speak with experienced personal injury lawyers to represent your interests. Our Lafayette-based law offices have extensive experience representing clients in cases involving these and other catastrophic injuries, and have helped numerous injured clients and their families achieve favorable outcomes in their legal matters.
To learn more about the benefits of retaining our legal counsel in your traumatic brain injury case, please contact our firm to schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation today.
You can reach our legal team by calling us at 337-242-7604.