CALIFORNIA BRAIN INJURY LAWYERS
Brain injury can result from a variety of events. A traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as head injury, happens as the result of physical trauma to the brain. An acquired brain injury (ABI), such as a stroke, does not involve external force. The results of brain damage can be devastating, including long-term paralysis and death. If you or someone close to you has suffered a brain injury as the result of an accident in California, please seek the help of an attorney with experience. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO now for your free and confidential consultation.
Brain Damage General Information
Brain damage occurs when any part of the brain, cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum or brain stem, is injured. The brain injury may be mild, moderate, or severe, and its effects may be physical, emotional, or cognitive. The outcome from a head injury can range from complete recovery, to disability, to death.
Brain or Head Injury Causes
Numerous events and accidents can cause damage to the brain. Motor vehicle accidents are responsible for half of all traumatic brain injuries in people under 75. Falls are the number one cause of traumatic brain injury in those 75 and older. Everyone is at risk. Here is a list of brain damage’s leading causes:
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Falls, Slips, Trips
- Assault
- Work-Site Accidents, including Construction Site Injury
Brain Injury Symptoms
Following is a list of symptoms indicating traumatic brain damage has occurred. These symptoms may occur immediately after the injury or even days or weeks later. Normally, the worse the symptoms, the worse the injury:
- Brief Loss of Consciousness, at onset of injury
- Feeling of Daze or Confusion
- Headache
- Dizziness or Lightheadedness
- Double Vision
- Ear Ringing
- Tiredness
- Bad or Metallic Taste in Mouth
- Problems with coordination, concentration, or memory
- Vomiting, Nausea
- Seizures
- Slurred Speech
- Personality Change
- Weakness in Extremities
- Death
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms and believe you have experienced a brain injury, seek prompt medical attention.
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to an accident, please contact an experienced lawyer immediately. If you are in California, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We will provide you with a free and private consultation to help apprise you of your rights and seek justice for your injury. Please call us now.
