Brain damage can be life-changing — both for the injured person and for family and friends. As one family member said, "Our daughter is just not the same." It is important that you find a brain injury attorney because every head trauma, whether it is caused by a car, truck or train collision or something as simple as slipping on ice, has the potential to result in serious and permanent brain damage.
While traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can vary in severity, all need a careful diagnosis. The symptoms are often subtle, and the standard x-ray or CT scan at the hospital may not show the injury. So, in many cases, people with mild to moderate brain damage are not even aware of their disability. The injury, however, is no less real and requires immediate attention and therapy. While people with a head injury may make a complete recovery, many do not. Some clients had mild limitations and others had to start life all over after the accident. As a result, the injured person may be unable to work or even care for herself and a guardian or family member may have to help with finances, daily activities, self-care, and life decisions. Whenever we represent a client with a brain injury, we work hard to obtain a settlement or verdict which will cover all past and future losses. We work with many experts to calculate the life-long cost of serious brain damage, including:
- Lost Income: We work with forensic accountants, life care planners and economic experts to determine past wage loss, impairment of earning capability, lost benefits and opportunities, and future loss of income.
- Medical Care and Rehabilitation: We work with neuropsychologists, neurologists and other medical specialists to determine the extent and severity of the injury, and the cost of past and future health care, therapy and rehabilitation.
- Pain and Suffering: We also work with family members, friends, and co-workers to show the physical and emotional effects of a brain injury and the impact a brain injury can have on every aspect of life.
St. Louis Brain Damage
The more severe brain injuries that deal with trauma are easy to spot because there will be some Cother injury to go along with the brain injury. However, brain injuries are generally tricky to spot for the normal accidents. You may have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in which you were rear-ended with the at-fault driver going at a high speed. Your air bag could have failed to deploy, and you hit your chin against your steering wheel. This caused you to immediately close your eyes and sit still so your body can assess your well-being after being sent into a minor shock. If you have ever felt dazed after being struck in the head, then chances are you received some type of brain injury. When this happens, it is important that you seek urgent care to receive the proper medical treatment. In rare instances a small smack in the head can cause a hemorrhage if the blow was at the right angle.
Having multiple head injuries is called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is a brain condition associated with repeated blows to the head. Potential signs of CTE are issues with thinking and memory, personality changes as well as behavioral changes ranging from aggression to depression.
At Bautista LeRoy LLC, we have extensive experience in cases where a client has suffered from extreme head injuries and understand how traumatic brain injuries affect someone's life. When you hire our firm, we will advance all costs associated with representing the client. If we do not win your case, the firm takes on the losses of the litigation costs. In fact, we only get compensated when we win the case. Simple as that. Give us a call at 833-381-6589 or contact us online.
Summary
Learning that a family member is suffering from a brain injury caused by an accident is devastating. Even more upsetting when it takes so long to recognize that they are suffering. Car crashes and slips can cause brain injuries, and even a concussive event can be a problem. This injury is even more worrying because it involve latent symptoms and the results does not appear on scans immediately, making diagnosis very important but quite difficult to accomplish.
A person with a brain injury may have the following problems:
- Loss of earning capacity and future income
- Needing medical care and rehabilitation
- Emotional distress or psychological strain
- Having to depend on family for support
Even a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) can become a big problem over time, especially if it happens repeatedly. Frequent head injuries can cause encephalopathy, a condition affecting the memory, personality and executive actions of the victim. For this reason, it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately. This helps in medical documentation of your injury and ensures that you are protected in the future.
Bautista LeRoy LLC handles brain injury cases with care. The firm works with specialists, financial experts and life care planners. These experts help them understand your situation and your needs. Additionally, the firm will not charge you any upfront fees until you get fully compensated.
Bautista LeRoy LLC wants to help people with brain injury cases get the full compensation they need to get their lives back on track with dignity and stability. In need of assistance? You may call us at 833-381-6589 or visit our website.
How do I know if I have a brain injury after an accident?
The thing is, brain injuries show latent symptoms at first, as well as the symptoms that come with them. Brain injuries do not always appear on the scans. However, you might want to consider these few things:
- Persistent headaches or feeling dizzy
- Loss of memory or feeling confused
- Changes in your mood and action
- Having trouble paying attention or feeling like something is wrong
If something does not feel right to you, always listen to that feeling. Seek a neurological evaluation because you need to get medical care for brain injuries immediately.
Can a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) to the head cause serious damage?
Yes. Even a small bump, a sudden jolt, a fall or a head injury during a crash can cause problems. This thing can happen without any signs that something is wrong.
What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Why is it so serious?
A traumatic brain injury is a form of brain damage caused by a head trauma from a blow or jolt. Events such as car accidents or common incidents, such as slipping on ice, can also cause this injury. This is particularly serious because any head injury, no matter how severe it is, can cause long-term brain damage.
What kind of compensation can I get for a brain injury?
A brain injury can affect every part of your life, so the compensation you get should cover more than your medical bills. You might be able to recover for things, like:
- Diminished earning capacity (if you can no longer work as you did before)
- Medical care and rehabilitation
- Emotional and psychological strain
- Pain and suffering
What happens if a brain injury affects my ability to work or live on my own?
This is the part where things get really personal for people. Some people may need help with doing chores. Some need help with financial decisions or with getting the care they need regularly. In these cases, a claim may include:
- Life care planning to determine the cost of long-term support
- Loss of independence
- Support for long-term living needs
This is about making sure that you or your loved one is taken care of, not now but for many years to come. A brain injury can change your life and the life of your loved ones, so you need to get a brain injury lawyer who can help you get the compensation you deserve for your brain injury.
Why is it important to work with Bautista LeRoy LLC for a brain injury case?
Brain injury cases can be extremely complex and often difficult to prove. But at Bautista LeRoy LLC, every individual is allowed to prove that they have a brain injury. Because of the specialized skills of the lawyers here, they can help victims by:
- Working with doctors and forensic accountants to help determine the lifetime cost of lost wages
- Showing how the brain injury has really affected your life
- Fighting for compensation that will cover your needs for a time
- Having a good attorney from Bautista LeRoy LLC can help you not miss important details.
