Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change the life of a victim forever. Brain injuries are unlike any other injury - because brain injuries can occur on a microscopic level, they are often not detected by CT scans, EEGs, and X-Rays. Despite the lack of physical evidence, brain injuries have serious consequences. Even individuals that do not suffer a loss of consciousness or only briefly lose consciousness can suffer permanent cognitive impairment.

Even more so than other serious injuries, experience is key when it comes to selecting an attorney to handle your brain injury case. Proper screening for brain injuries is essential in proving the effects of an injury and related brain injury disabilities. We are committed to protecting the rights of brain injury victims, and will zealously work to ensure our clients are not denied compensation or medical treatment for their injuries.

Traumatic brain injuries arise from many different causes, including:

• Car accidents
• Gunshot wounds
• Blow to the head
• Whiplash injuries
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Medical error / medical negligence
• Construction accidents
• Industrial accidents
• Slip and fall accidents

The United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 1.5 million people suffer brain injuries each year. Of these, 50,000 people die and more than 80,000 people are permanently disabled each year. It is estimated that there are more than 5 million people in the United States living with brain injury related disabilities.

Closed head injuries are physically detectable only in an autopsy. However, a neuropsychologist can evaluate an injury victim and confirm the existence of a TBI. Symptoms of brain injuries include:

• Personality changes
• Distractibility
• Attention deficits
• Frequent fatigue
• Communication issues
• Memory problems
• Loss of sensation
• Loss of muscle coordination

If you or a loved one have been injured and may have suffered a brain injury, call us today at 417-623-0900 or 800-371-8200 or email us to schedule an appointment. We will meet with you free of charge to discuss your case. We work with the best expert witnesses and accident investigators to prove liability in even the most complex cases. If we represent you, we will aggressively pursue the maximum compensation available for your brain injury, and we will not receive a fee until you receive the compensation you deserve.

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