Injuries to the brain, also known as traumatic brain injuries or TBIs, can be incredibly serious and cause life-long disability or death. These injuries occur when hard contact is made with the head, such as with a blow, shake, blast wave, or penetrating object.
One common traumatic brain injury is called a concussion. If you have suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s act or negligence, the West Virginia personal injury lawyers at Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner may be able to help you obtain compensation for the financial burden of this terrible injury. Call our firm for a free consultation.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 2 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries each year, and over 5 million people live with a disability due to such injuries. In all age groups, falls are the leading cause of injury, with automobile and traffic-related accidents coming in second.
The symptoms of traumatic brain injury can range from mild to severe, and they can last hours, days, weeks, or even become a permanent disability that lasts for a lifetime.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, some of the common mild symptoms include:
The effects of the injury can be both short-term and long-term. These include difficulties with cognitive function, motor function, sensation, and emotion.
The effects that stem from a traumatic brain injury can be extremely serious and life-altering. If you have suffered a moderate or severe TBI, you might find that life as you know it has changed forever, but this doesn’t mean that returning to a somewhat or fully normal life is impossible.
You might be facing the reality of a disability that could impact many aspects of your life that you once loved, such as the relationships that you have with others or your career. Completing tasks that were once easy for you might not come so easily when you are suffering from a brain injury.
You might be experiencing memory problems on a daily basis, such as remembering the name of your favorite television shows or small tasks that once came easily. Perhaps you have become completely dependent on the care that an in-home nurse gives you since you are unable to function on your own.
People who have experienced brain trauma could have:
These injuries can impact you on physical, cognitive, and behavioral levels. Because these injuries can be so serious, you should always have an experienced West Virginia brain injury lawyer on your side to help you receive the best results in your case.
If you have sustained a serious brain injury, you might wonder what you would accept when it comes to settling your claim with the party who is at fault for your accident. There are two types of damages that could benefit you at this time: special and general damages.
Special damages will cover out-of-pocket losses that you have incurred such as:
General damages include aspects like:
Of course, the more serious the brain trauma, the more compensation you are likely to receive for your accident claim. This is why it is extremely important to receive medical attention immediately following your accident and throughout this process so that you don’t miss out on any opportunities for compensation that will help you through this difficult time.
At Katz Kantor Stonestreet & Buckner, we want to offer our helping hand to you as you search for a Princeton brain injury attorney who is willing to stand by your side during one of the most traumatic aspects in your life. You might find that there are many difficulties in brain injury cases, but we want you to know that you have rights and protections and you are never alone.
If you have had a traumatic brain injury or lost a loved one due to a traumatic brain injury that was caused by the act or negligence of another person, you may be able to recover financial compensation. Your claim is time-sensitive, so it is important to contact Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner right away.
We have offices in Princeton and Charleston, West Virginia, and we serve all of southern West Virginia. If you cannot make it to either of our offices, we will come to you if you.
Dial (304) 898-8499 now to begin planning your case with our traumatic brain injury lawyers in Princeton.
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