Maison Law represents victims of head injuries (TBI) while on the job in Los Angeles. If you or a loved one is involved in a workers’ compensation claim for a head injury, Maison Law can manage your claim and maximize your compensation. TBIs are exceptionally dangerous injuries because most accident victims are unaware they’ve injured their neurological system until they begin showing symptoms years after the accident. Don’t wait to get the help you need after a work-related brain and head injury in Los Angeles. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Do I Need a Los Angeles Brain & Head Injury (TBI) Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
If you are receiving workers’ compensation for a work-related brain and head injury, a Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Lawyer can ensure you are receiving everything you are entitled to under California law. However, not all workers’ compensation companies provide proper care to injured employees.
If workers’ compensation has under-compensated you, provided you with inadequate care, or terminated your treatment or compensation too soon, an attorney can file a lawsuit against them to ensure you receive everything you’re entitled to. An attorney will also file a lawsuit against the party responsible for your injuries (if necessary) and get you additional compensation for the following:
- Present and future medical expenses
- Loss of income, as well as the reduction in your earning capacity you’ve suffered from your work-related accident
- Cost of living with your injury, such as making your home disability accessible, purchasing a wheelchair, 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
- Your mental state after a life-changing accident
- Loss of ability to enjoy life
- Loss of companionship or consortium
- Scarring, disfigurement, and permanent physical disability
Los Angeles Employer Brain & Head Injury (TBI) Safety Responsibility Under OSHA Law
According to OSHA, 20% of all workplace head injuries occur due to slipping, tripping, or falling. Oftentimes, these head injuries occur due to a violation of OSHA regulations. In California, you have the right to request an OSHA inspection without the fear of employer discrimination. Your employer is responsible for providing a safe working environment, meaning they are tasked with adhering to all the regulations that govern the company’s trade. Under OSHA law, your employer is responsible for the following:
- Providing a safe working environment, meaning they are tasked with adhering to all the regulations that govern the company’s work. An example would be a construction site. The owner would have the duty to follow all safety regulations relating to construction.
- Provide daily inspections on equipment and sections of the workplace that are prone to hazardous conditions to make sure they adhere to OSHA standards.
- Provide all employees with safety information. The employer should hang OSHA posters, labels, and other safety signs so that all employees have access to the information.
- Your employer needs to provide training so that employees can handle the daily tasks and are knowledgeable about how to deal with hazardous situations.
In addition to safety regulations and training, employers must ensure all employees are wearing hard hats while working in hazardous environments. Under OSHA law, there are three types of hard hats:
- Class C Hard Hat: a lightweight helmet, which does not protect from electrical hazards
- Class E Hard Hat: this is considered an electrical helmet, which can protect a person’s head from any electrical current up to 20,000 volts
- Class G Hard Hat: this helmet protects against heavier and provides electrical protection up to 2,200 volts
Failure to follow any of these safety measures is a liability issue and can directly lead to a serious TBI. If you believe your TBI was caused by an act of carelessness such as an OSHA violation, it is essential you speak with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney. An attorney can file a personal injury lawsuit in addition to a workers’ compensation lawsuit to ensure you are fully compensated.
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.
Types of Brain & Head Injuries (TBI)
According to Medscape, TBIs are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States with nearly two million traumatic brain injuries occurring every year. For that reason, it is important to know how to identify a TBI if you’ve suffered any type of head injury. Traumatic brain injuries fall into two distinct categories. These categories are known as:
- Penetrating TBI: penetrating TBI (pTBI) is a wound in which a projectile breaches the cranium, but does not exit it. Due to the serious nature of this injury, the mortality rate for penetrating head injuries is high. 50% of all trauma deaths are secondary to TBIs. These injuries are extremely obvious and require immediate and extensive treatment.
- Non-penetrating TBI: a non-penetrating TBI is also known as a “closed head injury” or a “blunt” TBI. This is caused when an external act causes the brain to move around within the skill. This injury can also be classified as a serious concussion. Common causes of non-penetrating TBIs include car accidents, rough falls, sports accidents, or blunt force trauma to the head. These injuries can lie dormant until a victim’s basic motor skills begin to decline.
Contact a Los Angeles Brain & Head Injury (TBI) Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
It is recommended to speak to a lawyer as soon as you suffer a work-related head injury. Maison Law specializes in the complex legal process of workers’ compensation claims in Los Angeles. Head injuries are very serious conditions and victims of TBIs deserve to recover the full extent of their damages through all available avenues. For expert legal counsel, contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation. There are no upfront charges for our services and you will not have to pay a cent unless we win your case.
