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Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a life-changing ordeal. Without a formidable plan on how to get back on track with your life, you certainly stare at a diminished quality of life. But with enough financial resources, you may have another shot at a better life by accessing quality medical care. Unfortunately, not everyone has this privilege.
When you are injured in an accident caused by someone else, you should take it upon yourself to speak with a dedicated Montgomery County traumatic brain injury lawyer. Depending on your case, and the facts around it, you may recover enough compensation to cover the tangible and intangible losses you suffer. Call our firm today to speak with a compassionate catastrophic injury attorney.
A brain injury occurs when a sudden trauma or force to the head reaches and damages the brain. The brain loses its normal functioning, requiring medical intervention to reverse the damage suffered. They can be temporary or permanent depending on the location and severity of the injury. Age and health are also important considerations when determining the severity of a brain injury. Approximately 1.5 million Americans live with brain injuries according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A brain injury can occur in a variety of situations. Unfortunately, many of them are caused by negligent behaviors. Some common causes include:
Although most people go unperturbed about slip and fall accidents, the CDC reports that they are the leading cause of brain injuries in the United States. Additionally, they are particularly catastrophic to children and the elderly. Property owners are in most cases to blame for slips and falls that occur on their premises.
Most healthcare workers in Texas and the larger US are responsible when going about their duties. However, others operate in gross violation of working ethics. As such, their negligence puts the safety of their patients at risk. For example, a surgeon or midwife may inadvertently cause a brain injury to a patient or newborn. In such scenarios, our accredited Montgomery County traumatic brain injury attorneys can file a medical malpractice claim against individual workers or the hospital management.
Traffic accidents such as car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks are the second leading cause of brain injuries in the United States. With an accident happening every minute, the risk of suffering a brain injury is elevated. A driver may be held accountable for a brain injury if they act in complete disregard for reasonable duty of care.
A brain injury is not your ordinary type of harm. It means a sudden change in your way of life. For many victims, a brain injury means the end of their independence. They can no longer go back to doing things the way they used to. Unfortunately, this silent epidemic, as brain injuries are commonly referred to, is here to stay. The best that anyone can do to stay safe is to watch out for their surroundings, and even so, they can still fall victim to negligent actions or inactions of other people.
Some of the most important facts about brain injuries you should know are:
Unlike other injuries like broken bones, cuts, and bruises, injuries to the brain are expensive to treat. Victims require huge amounts of money to reverse their effects. Sadly, not all treatment procedures are successful. As such, the injured persons have to deal with the reality of living the rest of their lives with these injuries, thus lowering their quality of life. A dedicated Montgomery County TBI attorney can help you get the compensation you desperately need to cover your medical expenses.
It’s important to note that some brain injury cases are fatal. In case your loved one passes away due to complications caused by the brain injury, you may qualify for wrongful death damages. A compassionate attorney can help you recover compensation for loss of consortium, lost financial premiums, funeral/burial expenses, pain and suffering, as well as emotional trauma.
Unfortunately, some brain injuries are irreversible. Injured victims have to contend with a diminished quality of life as they become dependent on their loved ones for basic needs. Of course, some families resort to placing them in nursing homes, but this can equally be expensive. On top of that, accidents happen in these places, and if your loved one is neglected resulting in further harm, you may file a lawsuit seeking compensation.
If you are not sure whether you have a valid claim, please contact our Montgomery County traumatic brain injury lawyers at Lone Star Injury Attorneys today. We will discuss your case for FREE, and advise you on the best course of legal action for maximum compensation.
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