Brain Injury Attorneys in Phoenix, AZ
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries
At the BrewerWood law firm, our attorneys have more than 50 years of experience representing individuals who were involved in catastrophic accidents. If you or a loved one was involved in an accident and have any
of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI): change in vision, dizziness, bad headaches, lack of memory, anger, change of personality, quadriplegia, cognitive deficit.
CAUSES OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Any time the brain is jostled inside the head, it can cause a brain injury. Some brain injuries are caused by blunt force, such as a head hitting a windshield in a car accident. Other brain injuries are caused when the brain hits the walls of the skull, such as when a person suffers whiplash in a car accident. Other causes of brain injuries include:
- Spinal surgery and other surgical procedures
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Falling
- Construction accidents
- Swimming or diving accidents
If you are suffering from any of the symptoms listed above or if you were involved in an accident and think you may have suffered a brain injury, it’s important to hold the negligent party liable. Brain injury treatment and rehab can be expensive, and a TBI can permanently change the rest of your life.
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It is a nice thought to believe that everyone will always obtain fair and equal justice, but that simply isn’t the case. Some fall through the cracks and end up feeling that the justice system has failed them. This can be particularly true for those who have suffered from brain injuries through no fault of their own. Anyone who finds themselves in this position should seek our services immediately. At The BrewerWood Law Firm P.L.L.C, we are located in the Phoenix, AZ area and are dedicated to providing support to those who have suffered a brain injury.
How is Liability Determined in Brain Injury Cases?
The determination of liability is critical in a brain injury case because it is necessary for courts to effectively determine which parties are truly responsible for the damages caused in any given incident. As such, you need to know the elements that a court will look at when determining liability in a brain injury case. Those elements are:
- Duty of Care – A court will determine which parties are legally responsible for providing a duty of care to prevent an accident from occurring.
- Breach of Duty – It must also be shown that the party responsible for providing care breached their duty by not effectively providing the level of care that they are legally required to.
- Causation – What specifically caused the accident? This is something that courts must also determine before awarding damages to either party.
- Damages – How much money should be awarded based on the severity of the incident and how negligent particular parties were? This is the final determination that a court makes in a brain injury case.
What Kind of Damages Can I Seek in a Brain Injury Case?
Various types of damages may be sought in a brain injury case, and you should speak with your attorney about which types of damages qualify in your case. Some of the types of damages that may be recovered in court include:
- Medical Expenses – Out-of-pocket medical costs incurred due to a brain injury can be recovered from the party responsible for the injury.
- Lost Wages – The time that you spend out of work is not something that can be shrugged off. Rather, those lost wages are also something that you can claim through legal proceedings.
- Pain and Suffering – Certain types of damages are not necessarily visible to the naked eye, but they are just as impactful on the life of the victim. Pain and suffering are great examples of this, and it is something that can be added to the list of damages claimed by the victim of a brain injury case.
How Do I Start a Brain Injury Claim?
Before you do anything at all, please seek medical treatment for yourself. The most important thing is your health, and you simply don’t want to mess around with that. Get the medical treatment you need immediately, and ensure you document all care you receive. Then, when your health is stable, you should reach out to our team to discuss your options for pursuing damages in your case.
How an Experienced Brain Injury Attorney Can Help Your Case
When you schedule a free consultation with The BrewerWood Law Firm P.L.L.C., you can begin the formal legal process of pursuing the damages that are owed to you for a brain injury. We will sit down with you and bring our legal experience to the table to help you understand how we will move forward with your case. To get started today, contact us to begin the process of pursuing your damages.
CONTACT EXPERIENCED TBI LAWYERS.
Winning a personal injury settlement could provide financial compensation for medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, future lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium. For a free initial consultation to discuss your injury, complete our online contact form or call our office at 602-254-9813. Our Phoenix lawyers represent individuals in Arizona and around the globe.