Del Paso Heights Brain Injury Lawyer

One of the first questions that many people ask when they have suffered a traumatic brain injury is how they occurred. Unfortunately, there are many different ways that a patient could develop an injury such as this. Some of the common mechanisms are:

• Auto Accident: This is one of the most common ways a patient could wind up with a traumatic brain injury. The seat belt restrained the body in a car accident; however, the patient's head was not. In a crash, the car comes to a sudden stop when it collides with another object; however, the head continues to move forward at high speed. If it hits the dashboard, steering wheel, or window, brain damage could result.
• Sports: It's no secret that football has spent a significant amount of time in the spotlight due to the risk of head injuries; however, this is far from the only sport that could lead to brain damage. A patient could suffer a concussion playing basketball, football, or any sport where a fall or a collision with another player is possible. That is why athletes need to make sure that they wear the proper protective gear every time they take the field or court.
• Physical Assault: Brain injuries can also be the result of a physical assault. This could be a blunt injury, such as from a baseball bat or a golf club, or from a penetrating wound, such as a gunshot or a stabbing. All of these mechanisms could leave someone permanently disabled.

When a patient has symptoms of a traumatic brain injury, they will first have their history taken by a medical professional. This will involve a detailed description of the symptoms, including when they developed.

Patients will then receive imaging of their head through either a CT scan or an MRI to look at the structure of the brain tissue underneath. After this, treatment could involve anything from medications to surgery and everything in between. Many patients will require physical therapy in the long term to try and return to their baseline.

Unfortunately, the medical costs of a traumatic brain injury can be quite high. Even patients with health insurance could be forced to pay a substantial deductible or reach their lifetime cap, leaving the family on the hook for the remaining cost. There could also be coinsurance costs to be paid. If insurance claims are denied, this only adds to the stress that the patient could be feeling.

In these situations, it can be helpful to contact an experienced legal professional. They can help with the paperwork, fight the insurance companies, and take legal action if necessary. By removing this stress, the patient and their loved ones can focus on the medical side of the recovery process.

The video below discusses some of the ways traumatic brain injures are treated with new technology and treatments.

If you or someone you care about has suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident due to someone else's negligence, please reach out to our experienced Del Paso Heights brain injury lawyers for compassionate, free and friendly advice. You can reach us at 916.921.6400 or 800.404.5400.

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Editor's Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 10.4.21]

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