If you or a loved one sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a personal injury incident, you already know the effect these injuries can have. Coping with a brain injury is never easy. A TBI can be straining on an individual's physical, psychological, and financial health. A TBI can also make it difficult to work, resume your daily activities, and enjoy a long and active life.

After a brain injury, your future might depend on the treatment you get as well as your ability to pay for the care that you need. That's why you should consult a lawyer about receiving the compensation you deserve. The medical bills and lost wages, in addition to the pain and suffering, are not something you should have to handle alone.

Contact a Woodland Hills traumatic brain injury lawyer at Drake Law Firm if you are suffering from a head injury because of an automobile accident or any other accident.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

La definición de lesión cerebral traumática es "una alteración del funcionamiento normal del cerebro que puede ser causada por un golpe, una sacudida o una lesión penetrante en la cabeza". Estas lesiones incluyen:

• Daños en la integridad estructural del cráneo
• Daños en el tejido cerebral por movimientos violentos
• Lesiones en las que se penetra el tejido cerebral

Las LCT van de leves a graves, con distintos síntomas y grados de pronóstico.

Minor traumatic brain injuries generally impact a person for a brief time period before they make a complete recovery. More serious traumatic brain injuries can cause bruising, torn tissue, bleeding, and various other physical damage that causes long-lasting problems or death.

What Kinds of Brain Injury Cases Does Drake Law Firm Handle?

Our brain injury lawyers handle all types of claims involving brain injuries that were caused by another party's negligence. Some of the most common types of TBI claims we handle include:

Accidentes de coche, camión y moto

Automobile accidents are among the most common causes of brain injuries in the United States. Car crashes are common and many result in head injuries. Truck accidents are less common, yet they involve devastating force that leads to an increased possibility of a TBI. And motorcycle riders simply have little to no protection and can easily injure their head when they are struck or ejected from their bike.

Accidentes de peatones y ciclistas

Pedestrians and bicyclists are completely exposed when they are walking or cycling near roads. If a car strikes a pedestrian, they are typically thrown or crushed from the force of the vehicle. This collision often results in brain injuries in major pedestrian or bicycle collisions.

Negligencia médica

Medical malpractice happens when a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider deviates from the standard of care, causing an injury to the patient. If the mistake causes a lack of oxygen to the brain, or fails to notice or treat an existing brain issue, a TBI might result.

Lesión de nacimiento

Infant brain damage can occur during childbirth in particular circumstances that are naturally caused and also in circumstances involving negligence. The most common causes of birth injury TBIs are using an instrument like forceps with too much force or asphyxiation when the brain is deprived of oxygen for too long.

Resbalones y caídas

When a person slips and falls from a slippery floor or defective staircase, they can easily hit their heads hard enough to cause a brain injury. Some falls are not serious and result in minor injuries. Yet some can be devastating and result in long lasting consequences and real pain and suffering.

Accidentes laborales

Some workplaces and industries are known to be more hazardous than others. For example, a worker in the construction industry may sustain a brain injury at work from falling, being crushed, or during a vehicle accident. In these situations, they might be able to recover compensation through workers' compensation benefits. If a party besides the employer was responsible, they may be able to get additional compensation with a third-party personal injury claim.

Indemnización por daños y perjuicios de una lesión cerebral

Getting compensation for a brain injury that was not your fault can make all the difference for you and your loved ones. In most cases, victims and their families are dealing with mounting bills, stress, and an uncertain future. If your traumatic brain injury is serious, you may be out of work for a long time. Along with medical bills, you may be able to receive other compensation because of the accident.

Insurance providers will pay the least amount possible because they are in business to make money. They don't care about your injuries; they only care about their bottom lines. If you attempt to settle, you may not receive enough compensation for past medical expenses, never mind future medical bills and lost time from work.

The various kinds of compensation that you may receive consist of:

• Las facturas médicas anteriores por las lesiones que sufrió en el accidente.
• Futuras facturas médicas por próximas cirugías y visitas al médico.
• Terapias físicas, cognitivas y psicológicas. Este tipo de terapias puede prolongarse durante meses o años.
• Salarios perdidos anteriores por el tiempo que no pudo trabajar a causa de sus lesiones.
• Future lost income for time you can not work in the future or if you need to take a position that pays less.
• Reparación o sustitución de automóviles.
• Reposición de los bienes personales dañados en el accidente.
• Pérdida de compañía si el accidente le causó lesiones tan graves que no puede disfrutar haciendo cosas con sus seres queridos.
• Loss of consortium if the accident caused injuries serious enough that you can not enjoy a physical relationship with your spouse.
• El coste si debe emplear a alguien para las tareas cotidianas, como la compra, el mantenimiento del hogar y la limpieza.
• Dolor y sufrimiento si los médicos esperan que sufra sus lesiones a largo plazo.
• Daños punitivos si las acciones gravemente negligentes del conductor culpable causaron el accidente.

Traumatic brain injuries can be minor or serious and could have long recovery times. Compensation for long-lasting injuries will help you support yourself and your loved ones.

Contact a Woodland Hills Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

The lawyers of Drake Law Firm have the experience and resources needed to represent you in your traumatic brain injury case. We will fight on your behalf to recoup the maximum compensation you and your family deserve.

Don't make the mistake of dealing with insurance companies by yourself. Hire experienced legal representation to protect you and your family member's legal rights.