Traumatic brain injuries have a range of possible symptoms. Any person who sustains a sharp bump or blow to the head or body should seek medical care immediately to rule out a range of injuries. A Loss of Consciousness Perhaps the most immediate indicator that a person has sustained a brain injury is a loss…
If a person sustains a traumatic brain injury caused by the actions of another individual or entity, they need to do what they can to recover compensation for their losses. It is important for your attorney their legal team to work with various experts who can help provide testimony to defense lawyers, insurance carriers, or…
Traumatic brain injuries occur in a wide variety of ways throughout the state of California. Often, these incidents are caused by the negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity. The Facts About Brain Injuries According to data available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we can see that there were approximately…
Primary brain injuries refer to the sudden injury the brain can incur right at the time of an impact. Secondary brain injuries refer to the changes that occur over the hours and days following a primary brain injury. This includes changes at the chemical, tissue, cellular, or blood vessel levels that contribute to further injury…
When a person sustains a brain injury, the causes of symptoms are not always apparent on CT or MRI. There are not always X-rays that show a skull fracture or that reflect free blood in the brain tissue. Findings like dilated pupils, loss of consciousness, and loss of coordination can be transitory. Occasionally there are…
Our clients who survive mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injuries often suffer post-traumatic chronic neurobehavioral issues. Whether we can convince jurors these complications are real and life-changing requires that our clients pursue appropriate treatment and evaluation. What are Neurological Issues After a Brain Injury Neurobehavioral conditions that are a consequence of a brain injury…
Brain injuries occur in a wide variety of ways, and they can range in levels of severity. Determining the severity of a brain injury is important to obtaining maximum compensation for our San Francisco brain injury clients. The Glasgow Coma Score and Brain Injury Severity The historical tool for determining brain injury severity is the…
If your loved one has sustained a brain injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, company, or entity in California, the only way to recover compensation is to prove that the other party’s fault caused the injuries. Proving Negligence in a Brain Injury Case Means Gathering Evidence Brain injury lawyers know…
Sustaining a traumatic brain injury can lead to major setbacks, both in the short term and over a longer period of time. Brain injuries can be incredibly expensive. The financial costs include medical bills as well as lost income and possible in-home care, if that is necessary. While a lawsuit or insurance claim can provide…
If you or somebody you care about has sustained a traumatic brain injury caused by another person, corporation, business, or government agency in California, you need the best lawyer possible to recover full and fair compensation for your losses. Your lawyer needs to be working on your behalf as soon as possible after your injury…
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