Citrus Heights Brain Injury Lawyer

Brain injuries are some of the most debilitating injuries that can be experienced in an accident. The impact of a severe head injury on an accident victim’s life is accurately reflected by the term often used to refer to such an injury – Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  The brain is one of your body's most important parts because it controls your ability to think, learn, experience sensations, and even move.

When your brain suffers an injury after an accident, you may face long recovery times, extreme pain, an inability to return to work, and other extreme consequences like exorbitant medical bills, never-ending doctors’ appointments, and a complete lifestyle change.

After sustaining a traumatic brain injury, you need to focus on recovery, coping with the tragedy with your loved ones, and learning how to adapt your daily routine to the injury. You do not need the added stress of worrying about paying for your medical bills and providing for your family. That’s why it is so important to consult with a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney.

We have worked with countless Citrus Heights brain injury victims since 1982, and we have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects that traumatic brain injuries have on victims and their families.  We provide a unique approach to representation that is different from other personal injury lawyers. We believe in treating all clients like family.

We strive to meet your goals and always make decisions focused on your best interests. To learn more about our practice, please read further, browse other sections of our webpage, research us on social media, or contact us directly to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. Call us today at 916.921.6400 locally.

Most traumatic brain injuries are entirely preventable and are caused by sudden, unexpected, and unfortunate accidents. These accidents are commonly caused by negligence. Negligence is akin to carelessness or inattention. The at-fault party is negligent when they fail to exercise the appropriate duty of care towards the victim, thereby causing injuries.

Common causes of brain injuries include:

• Car accidents
• Trucking accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Birth accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Construction accidents
• Product and manufacturer defects

The duty of care varies based on the type of accident and the relationship between the parties. Drivers of vehicles, such as motorcycles, trucks, and cars, must follow traffic safety laws, maintain awareness of their surroundings, and drive safely. When a driver fails to do one of those things, the driver is responsible for an accident caused by that carelessness. For example, if a driver is operating a big-rig while intoxicated and causes a wreck, the driver has violated this duty of care.

Vehicle-related accidents like auto accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents carry a high incidence of brain trauma due to the force of impact.

On the other hand, medical malpractice and birth accidents can cause brain damage because of the deprivation of oxygen to the brain. Brain injuries associated with workplace and construction accidents are often caused by falls, falling debris, and malfunctioning equipment.

The video below discusses new technology and treatment of traumatic brain injuries.

I’m Ed Smith, an Citrus Heights brain injury attorney with the most authoritative California accident website – www.autoaccident.com.

If you or someone you love has been injured due to another's negligence, please call our injury lawyers at 916.921.6400 or 800.404.5400 for free, friendly advice.

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Editor’s Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 3.26.21]

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