The brain is a complex organ, responsible for many critical bodily functions. An injury to it can cause paralysis, nerve damage, mental health issues, and other complications. Victims may be overwhelmed with expensive medical bills, the need for extensive medical treatment, and an altered future.
At Feagans Law Group P.C., we work closely with brain injury victims and other Geneva personal injury clients who’ve suffered catastrophic injuries. We can explain your legal rights during a free consultation. Get started today by calling us at (630) 940-2093 or contacting us online to learn more about your options.
Types of Brain Injuries
Over 1.4 million people suffer a brain injury each year, and over 200,000 people are hospitalized for these injuries each year. The two primary types of brain injuries are open and closed. Open injuries occur when a foreign object penetrates the skull and harms the brain, such as due to a bullet or knife wound. Closed injuries occur when the brain is harmed inside the skull due to trauma. Both types of brain injuries can cause serious damage, potentially leading to permanent disability and a need for lifelong care.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are typically caused by blunt force trauma to the head, including:
- Auto accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Construction accidents
- Slips and falls
- Medical malpractice
- Defective product accidents
- Workplace injuries
An experienced attorney from our firm can review your case and explain if you have a viable legal claim against a negligent party.
Symptoms and Complications of Traumatic Brain Injuries
TBIs can manifest in the following symptoms:
- Headaches
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Weakness in the extremities
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Tinnitus
- A bad taste in the mouth
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Memory or concentration issues
- Feelings of depression or anxiety
- Problems sleeping or sleeping more than usual
- Mood swings
Traumatic brain injuries can lead to consciousness disorders, such as coma. They can also cause epilepsy, convulsions, seizures, memory loss, and cardiac and respiratory changes. Receiving prompt medical treatment after a head injury is critical to minimizing the long-term impact of a brain injury.
Damages You Can Recover in a Brain Injury Claim
Brain injuries can lead to lifelong consequences, including personality changes, permanent disabilities, and loss of mobility. An experienced personal injury attorney from our firm can seek the compensation you need to care for yourself and your family, which may include money for:
- Medical expenses – You may require extensive surgeries and ongoing treatments. You can seek compensation for your current and future medical expenses as part of your personal injury claim.
- Lost income – You can seek compensation for the wages you lost while seeking medical treatment and recovering from your injuries. You can also pursue compensation for the reduction in your long-term earning capacity.
- Pain and suffering – TBIs and resulting medical treatment can be painful. The accident victim may also suffer from flashbacks and emotional distress caused by the injury.
- Lost quality of life – TBIs can have a profound impact on your life. You can pursue compensation that fairly acknowledges the lifelong changes these injuries have on you.
- Loss of companionship – TBIs can cause significant harm to people’s relationships. Some TBI victims have to rely on their loved ones to be their caretakers. Financial recovery may provide compensation for these damaged relationships.
Let us review your case and identify all the damages you are entitled to.
Contact Our Brain Injury Lawyers for a Free Case Review
The Geneva brain injury attorneys at Feagans Law Group P.C. can help you pursue fair compensation for your injuries. Call us at (630) 940-2093 today for a free consultation.