Elk Grove Brain Injury Lawyer

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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe and debilitating accident injury. These painful injuries affect hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. Since 1982, our experienced Elk Grove brain injury attorneys have worked closely with the Elk Grove community, assisting victims and families in coping with the traumatic effects of severe brain injuries.

Brain injuries can be caused by any accident and are impossible to predict and treat. Recent advances in healthcare have allowed doctors to detect and treat traumatic brain injuries faster than ever before. However, these injuries remain debilitating and life-altering for victims and their families.

If you suffered a TBI in a recent accident, call our skilled Elk Grove brain injury attorneys for a free consultation at (916) 694-0002 or (800) 404-5400.

Can You Seek Compensation for a TBI?

California personal injury law is designed to make or attempt to make victims whole again through monetary compensation for injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are often associated with long recovery times, surgeries, medical procedures, countless doctor visits, therapy, etc. Past and future medical expenses can rise astronomically if you suffer this type of injury. Head injuries also frequently cause severe emotional distress, pain and suffering, and a diminished quality of life.

California law requires specific individuals to maintain insurance in case of an accident. For example, car drivers must carry car insurance at state-mandated minimum levels. Other parties, like employers and construction companies, must also maintain workers' compensation insurance if employees are injured. 

Insurance coverage assists at-fault parties with compensating victims for damages sustained in an accident, which are expenses at-fault parties likely would not be able to cover without insurance. Additionally, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance is often available when the responsible party has no or insufficient insurance. Contact an experienced Elk Grove traumatic brain injury lawyer for free, friendly advice today if you have questions regarding your potential TBI claim.

What are the Common Causes of Brain Injuries?

Brain injuries are widespread physical damage associated with negligence-based accidents. Virtually any type of accident can result in a brain injury. Common accidents associated with brain injuries include:

A TBI can also occur when an object pierces the head and injures the brain directly, called a penetrating or open head injury.

 

Common Types of Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury can range from a "mild" concussion to severe, permanent brain damage that causes permanent loss of cognitive ability or even wrongful death. A TBI is often caused by injuries to any part of the head, including the skull, cranial nerves, face, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. 

Examples of traumatic brain injuries and their effects include:

  • Concussion
  • Contusion
  • Bleeding of the brain
  • Coma
  • Migraines
  • Dizziness and vertigo
  • Lack of oxygen to the brain
  • Fractured skull
  • Memory loss
  • Loss of cognitive function
  • Diminished or impaired sensation
Helping Elk Grove Residents with Brain Injuries

Our law firm comprises skilled California personal injury lawyers, paralegals, experts, investigators, and support staff. We work hard to deliver each client in Elk Grove, CA, with a satisfactory and personalized approach. We have devised many practical strategies for combating brain injury companies' brain injury cases. Also, we try very hard to make a personal connection with every client and the families of injured parties.

Our Holistic Approach to California Personal Injury Law

At AutoAccident.com, our Elk Grove brain injury lawyers believe that every relationship between the attorney and client is unique. Unlike law firms that take an impersonal approach, we take the time to truly get to know each client. Focusing on each client individually makes for a more positive experience and helps us understand our client's needs and goals in their TBI case.

Watch the video below for more about our holistic personal injury law approach.

Elk Grove Brain Injury FAQ

What type of brain injury causes memory loss?

A mild concussion can cause temporary memory loss. However, severe memory loss can occur in moderate to severe brain trauma that injures the part of the brain handling memory and learning. A traumatic brain injury can affect a person's short-term memory more than their long-term function. The injured person often has difficulty with prospective memory, important events, or the recent past.


What part of the brain is least protected from an injury? 

The brain's frontal lobe, especially the prefrontal cortex, is highly receptive to injury. Severe injury is due to shockwaves produced by blunt force trauma caused by an accident, sports injury, violence, or a brain hemorrhage. There may be no apparent damage to the brain in the first minutes or hours after the accident, other than the penetration, bruising, or injury to the head.


Discuss Your TBI Case with an Elk Grove Brain Injury Attorney

After suffering a traumatic brain injury in an accident in Elk Grove, the last thing you want to deal with is insurance companies disputing your claim. Let our experienced head trauma attorneys review your potential TBI case and provide free, friendly advice. Call our Elk Grove brain injury lawyers at (916) 694-0002 or (800) 404-5400 today.

Since 1982, our legal team at AutoAccident.com has represented individuals who have suffered serious injuries. We fight to ensure our clients receive maximum full and fair compensation for their damages and losses from the negligent party.

See our past cases on our Verdicts and Settlements page.

Editor’s Note: updated [cha 7.17.23] Photo by Pixabay [cs 922]

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