A traumatic brain injury, sometimes referred to as TBI, is a devastating and unfortunate impairment. Depending on the severity of the damage, a brain injury can result in permanent disability. Even in cases that involve relatively minor damage, a brain injury can hinder muscle movement and control, cause nausea, headaches, slurred speech, and result in memory loss. Individuals who suffer a catastrophic brain injury face the possibility of requiring medical assistance for the remainder of their lives and in some cases, a complete loss of self-reliance. An attorney from Hasty Pope LLP can help.
If a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, a lawyer from our Atlanta, Georgia-area firm specializing in head injury litigation can provide the expert counsel you require. To schedule a free consultation with Hasty Pope LLP, contact our personal injury attorneys today.
A traumatic brain injury lawyer from our firm can review your claim and determine your case eligibility if a loved one has suffered a brain injury. If you have a legitimate lawsuit, we will aggressively represent you so that the liable parties are held accountable for their actions. Our compassionate and understanding staff is committed to protecting individuals' rights and our goal is to see that victims of catastrophic injury obtain just and fair financial compensation for their injuries.
If a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the negligent and reckless actions of another party, your family could be eligible for financial compensation. By determining a common pattern of contributing causes, our compassionate and experienced personal injury lawyers can greatly improve your chances of obtaining just and fair restitution.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the United States. The CDC indicates that 28 percent of all TBI occurrences in the nation result from an individual falling and striking his or her head. Within this category, rates are highest for children ages 0 to 4 and senior citizens over the age of 75.
Motor vehicle crashes and skull impacts each account for roughly 20 percent of the total number of injuries. In a motor vehicle accident, an occupant can hit his or her head against a window, dashboard, another occupant, the roof, or a door. Even occupants who are securely fastened with a safety belt may still be at risk for a brain injury if the collision is severe. Safety belts are designed to hold the torso of the body in place, but the extremities and the head still have the potential for movement.
Impacts (whether they involve a head hitting a stationary object or a moving object striking the head) can cause damage to the brain as well. Sports injuries are among the more common causes of impacts to the skull and can easily result in a concussion. The majority of these injuries are minor and don't require medical attention, but in some cases, significant damage can result from a sports injury.
Assault accounts for 11 percent of the traumatic brain injuries in America every year and is among the leading causes of TBI in urban areas. Firearms are the leading contributor to traumatic brain injury in cases of violence. According to the CDC, 9 out of 10 victims of firearm-related TBI die from their wounds.
Head injuries can fall into two different categories: closed head injuries and open head injuries. The type of head injury an individual suffers can determine the amount of damage inflicted on the brain and the severity of the affliction.
A closed head injury involves trauma to the skull that results in the brain impacting the inside of the cranium. A closed head injury can result in bruising of the brain, hematomas (bleeding between the brain and the fibrous tissue separating the brain from the skull), hemorrhaging (bleeding within the brain tissue) and intracranial pressure as a result of bleeding within the skull. A closed head injury can cause significant damage and even death in severe instances, but typically is less damaging than an open head injury. A traumatic closed head injury can be caused by a variety of factors, such as striking the ground in a fall or hitting the dashboard of a car in an auto accident.
An open head injury (sometimes referred to as a penetrating head injury) results when an object pierces the skull and contacts the brain directly. This may include forceful and precise impacts, such as a bullet wound or stab wound, or it may result from bone fragments coming into contact with the brain tissue as a result of a skull fracture. An open head injury can cause significant damage and death, sometimes instantly. Even in instances of non-fatal injury, the brain may become infected from being exposed to air, dirt particles, and bacteria. While some closed head injuries may heal naturally, an open head injury requires surgery to reverse and repair any damage.
If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury, a traumatic brain injury lawyer from Hasty Pope LLP can help. Serving the greater Atlanta, Georgia area, a head injury litigation expert can assist your family in obtaining financial compensation for medical costs, loss of wages, and pain and suffering. Our compassionate personal injury lawyers have extensive experience in catastrophic injury litigation.
To schedule a free consultation with a traumatic brain injury lawyer serving the greater Atlanta, Georgia area, contact our head injury litigation specialists today. They can review your case and offer informed and experienced legal counsel.
For more information, contact a member of our traumatic brain injury lawyer team near Atlanta, Georgia, today. A catastrophic head injury can permanently inhibit a person's ability to live an independent life and our attorneys can help.
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