Maison Law represents brain and head injury victims in Redding. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the personal injury attorneys at Maison Law can get you the compensation you need to fully recover your damages. A brain injury can be life-altering, but it doesn’t have to define the rest of your life. Get relief for your financial and legal concerns today by contacting Maison Law for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Brain Injury?
According to the Center for Disease Control, there were approximately 214,110 brain injury-related hospitalizations in 2020 and 69,473 traumatic brain injury-related deaths in 2021. While these statistics can be shocking, what they don’t show is that hundreds of families are financially and emotionally affected when a brain injury happens to a loved one due to another person’s careless actions. And as you can see from the statistics above, brain injuries are not uncommon.
For that reason, it is recommended to speak to a Personal Injury Lawyer at Maison Law after suffering a traumatic brain injury(TBI). TBIs can seem like a bump on the head at first, but the neurological ramifications of an unexpected impact on your head can remain undetected for months or even years until you begin to experience neurological symptoms of head trauma such as memory loss, migraines, and compromised motor function.
By partnering with an attorney at Maison Law, we can file a lawsuit against the liable party to ensure you are fully compensated for the following damages:
- Present and future medical expenses
- Loss of income, as well as the reduction in your earning capacity you’ve suffered from your motorcycle accident
- Cost of living with your injury, such as making your home disability accessible, purchasing a wheelchair or crutches, hiring a nurse or housekeeper
- Damage done to your property during the accident
- Pain and suffering caused by your injuries
- Stress and anxiety due to the nature of your accident
Steps You Should Take After Suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury
A brain injury can be life-altering, which is why it is important to make sure you take the necessary steps to get your life back on track. At Maison Law, we can handle your case for you, so you don’t have to worry about being taken advantage of by the insurance company or missing out on compensation you may need for current and future medical procedures.
We recommend taking the following steps to ensure you have a strong case after suffering a brain injury:
- Collect Medical Records: Even if your injuries seem minor, they can manifest into something much worse weeks later. So, it is recommended to check in with a doctor and get a record of your injury. An MRI or an X-ray can reveal substantial damage that you might not be aware of. These documents will be essential to building a strong case.
- Get a Police Report if the injury was a result of a car accident: Failing to alert the police does not help your case, especially if the case comes down to your word over the person responsible for your injuries. A police officer will file an accident report and may even assign blame based on their assessment. A police report is critical evidence in any claim and will play a key role in ensuring you are fully compensated.
- Gather Evidence: You should document the accident as thoroughly as possible. Take pictures of the property where the accident occurred. Take a video of yourself recounting the accident while it is still fresh in your mind if possible.
- Collect Eye Witness Statements: if there are any eyewitnesses, try and get a statement from them. Or, at least, get their names and numbers, as they can testify on your behalf or provide a statement to corroborate your story later.
- Collect General Information: Exchange insurance information with the party responsible for your injuries, and be sure to get their name, phone number, and contact information.
- Contact Maison Law: Our firm is standing by to help brain injury victims in Redding, physically and financially, recover. Call, text, or email. Our door is always open to the community, and we’d love to help you through this difficult time.
Types and Grades of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
A TBI is an injury to the brain that impacts its functionality due to increased swelling and expansion of the brain within the skull. TBIs are most often caused by a hit, an unexpected blow, or a forceful bump that jolts a person’s head, causing the brain to rattle. More severe TBIs involve an object piercing a person’s skull and harming the brain. However, those are less common and the majority of TBIs occur without the skull being penetrated.
TBIs come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the severity of the accident. The types and grades of TBIs include:
- Mild TBI/Concussion: concussions are the most common type of TBI, making ¾ of all TBIs in the United States according to Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness. These typically result from a brief loss of consciousness, which causes a person to feel confused for about a day at the most.
- Moderate TBI: loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes, resulting in confusion for the victim for up to one week.
- Severe TBI: loss of consciousness for over 1 day with observable changes to the brain through a CT scan or MRI.
Symptoms of Traumatic Head Injuries
A blow to the head will usually lead to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs are extremely serious injuries, as even a mild TBI can result in neurological complications. Some complications caused by mild TBIs include:
- Concussions
- Vertigo
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Speech problems
- Nausea
Head injuries can also affect a person’s mental state. In some cases, a person’s mood can change for months, or even years. Some cognitive effects from head injuries include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Memory loss
- Emotional mood swings
More severe head injuries can result in permanent internal brain damage. If left untreated, a serious TBI can lead to loss of feeling in extremities, seizures, or death. For these reasons, it is essential to seek medical treatment the moment you suffer a head injury, even if it is mild. Immediate medical care can be the difference in preventing permanent, debilitating effects on your brain after suffering a head injury.
Contact a Brain Injury Lawyer in Redding
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain and head injury in Redding, the Personal Injury Attorneys at Maison Law will aggressively pursue fair compensation on your behalf. Brain injuries are very serious conditions, and victims of TBIs deserve to recover the full extent of their damages. For legal representation in Redding, contact Maison Law today for a free, no-risk consultation and case evaluation. There are no upfront fees, and you don’t pay a cent until we’ve won your case.
