Sacramento Brain Injury Attorneys

Injuries, Defined

In simple terms, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes damage to the brain, usually by way of impact with another object. The skin may or may not be broken with TBIs due to the injury. Typically, the force of the impact either temporarily or permanently disrupts the brain’s normal function; resulting damage can range from mild to severe.

The range of injuries resulting in compensation

The long-term effects of brain injuries vary dramatically depending on the type of injury and the area of the brain affected. A mild brain injury, such as a mild concussion, is usually temporary and generally associated with headaches, confusion, memory problems, and mild nausea. People with mild concussions typically recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days or weeks. Less than 15% have complications that last for more than a year.

However, more severe brain injuries, like the clients that our Sacramento brain injury attorneys represent, suffer long-term, even permanent problems that change their lives dramatically. Some cannot work at the same job, or any job, ever again. In these cases, loved ones, such as a spouse, often fight for compensation to make up for the victim’s lack of future earning potential because of the injury. Long-term problems of traumatic brain injuries include cognitive, physical, and behavioral disabilities. Sadly, most people in a coma or coma-like state may need dependent care for the rest of their lives.

FAQ: What are the symptoms of a brain injury?

Some of the most common symptoms associated with severe injuries include:

• Loss of consciousness for a prolonged period
• Inability to wake up
• Loss of coordination
• Feeling a numb sensation or weakness in the toes and fingers
• Headaches that remain persistent or constant
• Repeated vomiting or nausea
• Convulsions and seizures
• Clear fluids draining from the ears or nose

Some of the symptoms experienced and described by our law firm clients with mild to moderate brain injuries include:

• Feeling dazed or confused
• A very brief loss of consciousness
• Memory lapses or difficulty concentrating
• Blurred vision
• Mood swings
• Depression and anxiety
• Fatigue
• Odd sleep patterns, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep or sleeping more than usual

Treatments

Tremendous advances have been made in diagnosing and treating brain injuries through the years, but professionals still don’t know everything about the brain, how long symptoms may last, or how impacts may be felt.

Once an injury is diagnosed as more than mild, more severe brain injuries are usually measured through neurological exams, neuropsychological assessments, and neuroimaging testing, such as MRI and CT scans. Doctors will assess oxygen flow, ensure blood flow is not impaired, and ensure blood pressure is appropriate. These assessments are meant to prevent further damage.

Many of our Sacramento brain injury attorneys have clients who are helped by physical or occupational therapy, often prescribed to help the victim resume normal activities and brain function. Physical therapy may help someone re-learn how to control or strengthen atrophied muscles. Speech and language therapy can help victims learn how to communicate again if they have suffered impacts on their ability to speak. Occupational therapy helps patients either return to work or learn new skills that can help them re-enter the workforce in a different job than before the injury. Finally, mental health support and psychological counseling can significantly help people understand their emotions and live with the stress of both the injury and treatment, as well as any long-term effects or changes the injury has caused them and their loved ones.

FAQ: What are the common causes of injuries our Sacramento brain injury attorneys see?

Our lawyers have represented people who have suffered brain injuries in countless ways, whether mild, moderate, or severe. Sports, work and recreational activities, and, of course, vehicle accidents are common scenarios that can result in head trauma that our legal staff see.

However, one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury is falls and slips. Whether falling off a ladder at work or slipping on a mountain trail, losing one’s footing, even on flat ground, can result in a traumatic brain injury, depending on the force of the impact on the head and brain. Other common causes of brain injuries include:

• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on the roads
• Defective products, especially with protective sports equipment
• Medical malpractice
• Offroad vehicle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents

The cost of injuries

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the costs associated with traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. each year amount to more than $75 million. One reason this figure is so high is due to the long-term need for care, therapy, and medications, such as anti-seizure medicine, that some head trauma victims must take for the rest of their lives.

How our Sacramento brain injury attorneys calculate brain injury compensation

After the extent of the brain injury is known, usually after extensive testing, medical exams, and even physical therapy, a victim and their doctors will have a better idea of the long-term implications of the injury. Our Sacramento personal injury attorneys work with medical professionals, rehabilitation specialists, educators, vocational counselors, and financial and tax planners to understand the economic impact on the victim and the family and arrive at the data needed to pursue compensation.

Once the extent of the injury is understood, a financial resolution of the case is attempted. While many brain injury attorneys settle claims too soon, our attorneys carefully analyze all information, reports, and conversations with the victim, distinguishing us as one of Sacramento’s top personal attorney firms.

FAQ: How do Sacramento brain injury attorneys structure a settlement?

In cases of permanent changes to a person’s ability to earn an income, our legal experts can structure a settlement so that victims receive lifetime medical plans and annuities that provide a monthly living allowance. These settlements can also establish special needs trusts and conservators’ appointments when necessary.

Highly experienced Sacramento brain injury attorneys at Eason & Tambornini

If you suffered a brain injury, you need a personal injury attorney who understands this specific type of personal injury law. Many attorneys claim to handle injuries but don’t understand the complexities, many of which are noted on this page. We have handled hundreds of cases successfully, and our brain injury attorneys have established professional relationships with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and psychiatrists to help our clients get the help they need and prove the extent of the damage.

FAQ: What are the lifetime costs of caring for someone with a brain injury?

Unfortunately, the lifetime costs of caring for someone with a brain injury are demanding to know. However, our firm’s experienced Sacramento brain injury attorneys have acquired decades of expertise in carefully and skillfully building a case for the maximum settlement possible. The last thing you want to do is walk away without a fair settlement.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, please call one of our lawyers today. Our legal team and network of medical and financial professionals will work for your interests to ensure you receive the compensation you need and deserve.

Please call  (916) 438-1819 today to schedule your FREE, no-risk consultation and learn how we can help.