If you or a family member sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a personal injury accident, you already know the impact these injuries can have. Coping with a brain injury is never easy. A TBI can be straining on a person's physical, mental, and financial health. A TBI can also make it difficult to work, resume your everyday activities, and enjoy a long and active life.
After a brain injury, your future can depend on the treatment you get as well as your ability to pay for the care that you need. That's why you should talk with an attorney about receiving the compensation you are entitled to. The medical bills and lost income, as well as the pain and suffering, are not something you should have to handle on your own.
Contact an East Los Angeles traumatic brain injury lawyer at Mendez & Sanchez if you are suffering from a head injury due to a motor vehicle accident or any other accident.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
The definition of a traumatic brain injury is "a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury." These injuries include:
TBIs range from minor to severe with varying symptoms and degrees of prognosis.
Minor traumatic brain injuries generally impact a person for a short period of time before they make a full recovery. More serious traumatic brain injuries can cause bruising, torn tissue, bleeding, and other physical damage that causes long-lasting problems or death.
What Kinds Of Brain Injury Claims Does Mendez & Sanchez Handle?
Our brain injury attorneys take on all types of claims involving brain injuries that were caused by another party's negligence. Some of the most common kinds of TBI claims we handle include:
Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are among the most common causes of brain injuries in the United States. Car accidents are common and many result in head injuries. Truck accidents are less common, but they involve devastating force that leads to an increased chance 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.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrians and bicyclists are completely exposed when they are walking or cycling near roadways. If a vehicle hits a pedestrian, they are usually thrown or crushed from the force of the vehicle. This collision often causes brain injuries in serious pedestrian or bicycle collisions.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice happens when a physician, 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.
Birth Injury
Infant brain damage can happen during childbirth in certain circumstances that are naturally caused and also in circumstances involving negligence. The most common causes of birth injury TBIs are the use of an instrument like forceps with too much force or asphyxiation when the brain is deprived of oxygen for too long.
Slip and Fall
When a person slips and falls from a slippery floor or damaged staircase, they can easily hit their heads hard enough to inflict a brain injury. Some falls are not serious and result in minor injuries. But some can be devastating and lead to lasting consequences and real pain and suffering.
Job-related Accidents
Some workplaces and industries are known to be more hazardous than others. For example, an employee in the construction industry may sustain a brain injury at work from falling, being crushed, or during a vehicle accident. In these cases, they may be able to recover compensation through workers' compensation benefits. If a party besides the employer was responsible, they might be able to receive additional compensation with a third-party personal injury claim.
Compensation for Damages from a Brain Injury
Getting compensation for a brain injury that was not your fault can make all the difference for you and your loved ones. For the most part, victims and their loved ones are dealing with mounting expenses, stress, and an unclear future. If your traumatic brain injury is serious, you may be out of work for a long time. In addition to 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 do not care about your injuries; they just care about their bottom lines. If you try to settle, you may not get sufficient compensation for past medical expenses, never mind future medical bills and lost time from work.
The different kinds of compensation that you might receive consist of:
Traumatic brain injuries might be minor or severe and can have lengthy recovery times. Compensation for long-lasting injuries will help you support yourself and your loved ones.
Consult a East Los Angeles Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
The attorneys of Mendez & Sanchez have the experience and resources needed to represent you in your traumatic brain injury claim. We will fight on your behalf to recoup the maximum compensation you and your family deserve. Do not make the mistake of handling insurance companies on your own. Hire experienced legal representation to protect you and your loved one's rights.
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