While there’s nothing that can undo the damage done, you do have rights under the law if you or a loved one suffers a brain injury caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or company.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that an estimated 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur annually, making it a serious public health matter in the United States. Brain injuries are responsible for about one-third of all deaths in the U.S. caused by injury, and the total costs in terms of medical bills and lost income exceed $76 billion. CDC statistics can be found here.

If you or one of your family members has sustained a brain injury, you know it can be pervasive and affect all aspects of life. You understand the expenses associated with treatment, the ongoing care that is necessary, and the dramatic change in cognitive function, mood, and personality that can occur. In a worst-case scenario, you understand the grief that comes when a loved one dies. As a result, it is important to get in touch with a seasoned injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options and potentially get started on filing a claim. Our Sunset Hills traumatic brain injury lawyers could guide you through the legal process.

A Lawyer Can Pinpoint Negligence

​If someone causes a brain injury as a result of negligent actions or wrongdoing, the individual or company can be responsible for compensating the victim and family members for all of the health issues that result. For example:

  • A driver who speeds or violates safety laws can be held accountable for brain injury caused in a car accident.
  • A store owner who neglected to alleviate slippery floors leading to a slip-and-fall can be responsible for damages.
  • A nursing home that failed to properly supervise a patient and that allowed the patient to fall can be responsible.

In these and other situations, it will be necessary to determine if a violation of safety laws or a person’s lack of care and irresponsibility was the direct cause. If so, the company or person who was irresponsible or who broke the law will need to pay for medical bills and costs, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional distress damages, or wrongful death damages. A lawyer can help you assess whether someone was to blame for causing the traumatic brain injury.

Request a Free Consultation with a Sunset Hills Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

​Longo Biggs, Injury Law, can assist injured victims or their family members pursue a claim and obtain compensation for a head injury or damage to the brain. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a Sunset Hills traumatic brain injury lawyer and learn how we can assist with your case.

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