A traumatic brain injury is one of the most serious injuries an individual can sustain, with a high chance of causing long-term complications and possibly even permanent disability. If you or a relative sustained a brain injury in the Glendale area recently, contact The Law Offices of John Phebus today at (623) 847-7117 to schedule a free consultation with a Glendale brain injury lawyer.
Brain injuries not only leave victims more susceptible to subsequent future brain injuries, but they may also entail life-altering symptoms or disabilities. Some brain injury victims may suffer physical, mental, or social impairment, experience language and sensory changes, or display marked changes in behavior and personality. These effects can strain personal relationships, interfere with work, or even require ongoing medical care for many years to come.
The right Glendale brain injury attorney can help a client secure compensation for medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering related to a brain injury caused by another party’s negligence.
A brain injury may result from a sudden blow to the head, interpersonal violence, or exposure to toxic substances. Brain injuries may also occur from oxygen deprivation, such as in a drowning incident. Some of the most common causes of brain injuries include motor vehicle accidents, violence, sports accidents, workplace accidents, and swimming accidents. Brain injuries generally exist in two varieties: open and closed.
However, more serious injuries, such as brain hemorrhaging or contusions, are also possible, creating a severe risk of permanent impairment. If you suffered a brain injury caused by a car crash, our Glendale car accident lawyer can help you recover compensation to cover for your medical expenses.
No one wants to be injured in an accident and a brain injury is certainly something most folks don’t consider. Unfortunately, depending on the type and nature of your accident, brain injuries can be quite common. Brain injuries are traumatic and life altering experiences that require a lifetime of care.
Car accidents: the most common type of accident that can result in a brain injury. Because car accidents typically happen at high speeds, the potential for damage to the head is very high. Impact from the crash can damage the head and brain and lead to severe and even traumatic brain injuries. Even at low speeds, the impact from a car accident can cause concussions and other damage to the brain that may later manifest as a brain injury
Motorcycle Accidents: Just like with car accidents, motorcycle accidents are more likely to result in brain injuries due to the speed and impact of the collision. Motorcyclists in particular are at risk because although they wear helmets, they are much less protected overall from the impact of the crash. This combined with the force of the impact can lead to several types of brain injuries even in a relatively mild crash.
Bicycle Accidents: Bicyclists are at extreme risk for a brain injury if they are involved in an accident with a motor vehicle because they have virtually no protection from the impact and given the weight and size difference between a car and a bicycle, the odds of life threatening impact are much greater.
Boating Accidents: Just like with other types of vehicles, boating accidents can result in head trauma which can lead to brain injuries as well. An added risk that boaters face when it comes to head trauma and brain injuries is that collisions on the water can cause victims to hit their head and potentially drown as a result. In fact, a large percentage of boating accidents end with victims drowning after having struck their head and fallen overboard.
Falls and slips: often resulting in head injuries, including concussions. Falls from heights are also quite dangerous as they may cause severe damage to the skull or other areas of the body. Even a minor slip and fall that results in an impact to the head can lead to a brain injury that has life altering consequences.
Workplace Accidents: Unfortunately, falls happen on construction sites all too frequently–either because someone fell off scaffolding or was unable to get out of harm’s way fast enough due to poor construction safety practices. In other cases, heavy equipment can malfunction and cause a worker to fall from great heights–typically resulting in severe head injuries such as skull fractures or brain damage.
Birth Injuries: Beyond physical accidents that cause brain damage as a result of physical trauma, birth injuries are another common reason why a person may suffer brain damage. This may be the result of complications during birth or even malpractice on the part of the doctor, but these types of injuries can lead to lifelong complications and medical bills.
A brain injury case can be extraordinarily complex, involve a host of damages, long-term disabilities, and possibly implicate multiple defendants. Brain injury victims often experience profound symptoms that interrupt daily activities and cause a tremendous amount of physical pain and psychological distress. Some victims may be unable to represent their own interests in court due to a vegetative or comatose state, relying on loved ones to pursue legal action on their behalf.
A Glendale brain injury attorney can help navigate the complexities of a brain injury lawsuit in Arizona so the client can focus on recovery or caring for the victim of a severe brain injury. An attorney will gather evidence to prove the full extent of the victim’s losses, consult with expert witnesses who can testify as to the victim’s future prognosis, and financial experts who can inform the court as to the economic impact of such an injury, both immediately and in the future. A brain injury attorney can also handle correspondence with insurance companies and difficult claims adjusters on behalf of a client.
If you or a loved one recently suffered any type of brain injury due to the actions of another party, contact The Law Offices of John Phebus today at (623) 847-7117 to schedule a free case evaluation with a Glendale brain injury attorney.
