Sacramento Brain Injury Lawyer

 

Just about every potential medical injury could lead to complications that impact your quality of life; however, brain injuries can be particularly devastating because they could result in lifelong complications.

 

Sadly, Sacramento brain injuries are more common than many people realize, and you need to reach out to a doctor as quickly as possible if you have suffered a blow to the head. Then, do not forget to collect all of your medical information, as you might need it when you reach out to a lawyer who can review your case.

 

 

 

We are the Law Offices of Ryley Hoffman, and we would be honored to review your traumatic brain injury case to see if you are entitled to compensation. 

 

Secure Legal Representation From an Experienced Brain Injury Attorney

 

 

At the Law Offices of Ryley Hoffman, we have significant experience representing clients diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI). We understand the devastating effect this can have on your family, and we want to ensure your rights are protected and advocated for.

 

We always encourage you to seek medical care as quickly as possible, and we can provide you with advice or a referral if you need help reaching out to a doctor. Then, make sure you bring us a copy of your medical record, as there is a chance that someone else could be held responsible for the injury you or your family member suffered. 

 

Important Statistics on Traumatic Brain Injuries

 

According to research papers published on PubMed, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 1.5 million people in the United States survive a traumatic brain injury yearly. About 230,000 of these people end up in the hospital, and some could end up with lifelong complications. 

 

These complications can be expensive, so you need to reach out to a Sacramento traumatic brain injury attorney who can review your case and see if you have the right to claim compensation. 

 

Different Types of Brain Injuries

 

 

Like other medical injuries, brain injuries can be sorted into various categories. Some of the most common examples of traumatic brain injuries include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concussions

 

A concussion is arguably the most common form of traumatic brain injury. A concussion takes place when you receive a blow to the head that causes a temporary change in the way your brain processes information, but there is not necessarily an abnormality detected on imaging.

 

Based on the symptoms alone, it is complicated to tell whether someone has suffered a concussion or something more serious. That is why you should always visit the emergency room if you have suffered a blow to the head. You must ensure the injury is appropriately cared for and not something more serious.

 

Contusions

 

 

There is also a chance that someone may suffer a cerebral contusion following a blow to the head. A contusion is a bruise. This means that your brain has been bruised because of an accident you may have been involved in. 

 

A contusion is typically visible on imaging. If the doctor orders an MRI, they should be able to see a bruise on your brain. Like other bruises, some are more serious than others, and you could be diagnosed with complications due to your cerebral contusion.

 

Diffuse Axonal Injury

 

One severe traumatic brain injury is called diffuse axonal injury, usually shortened to DAI. This type of injury generally happens due to extreme rotational forces that are placed on the brain. Essentially, this type of injury could scramble your brain's gray and white matter, leading to permanent complications.

 

The rotational force causes your brain's axons, or nerves, to shear, leading to tremendous damage. This type of injury is also visible on imaging, and you need to reach out to a specialist who has experienced treating this type of brain injury.

 

Common Causes of Sacramento Brain Injuries

 

 

So, given numerous types of traumatic brain injuries, what are some of the most common reasons you might be diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury?

 

A few of the most common accidents that could lead to traumatic brain injuries include:

 

 

 

 

Slip and Falls

 

 

Something as innocuous as a slip and fall could result in a head injury. For example, you may slip and fall on an icy sidewalk, or you may slip and fall on a wet floor in someone's business.

 

While you may try to brace yourself, there is a chance that you may strike your head on the ground when you fall. If you hit your head hard enough, you could suffer a traumatic brain injury that requires emergency medical attention.

 

Struck By/Against an Object

 

There is also a chance that you could be struck by an object, ultimately causing a head injury. For example, you might be walking near a construction site, and equipment may fall off the scaffold and strike you in the head.

 

Or, if you are walking on the street, an object could fly off of a vehicle traveling down the road at a high rate of speed, and the object could strike you in the head. This could result in a traumatic brain injury.

 

Auto Accidents

 

 

Sadly, motor vehicle accidents can also result in traumatic brain injuries. You could suffer a traumatic brain injury in a serious car accident in various ways. For example, you could strike your head on the steering wheel or dashboard in a motor vehicle collision or smash your head on the window or door in an auto accident.

 

There is even a chance that people could be ejected from their cars during accidents. Then, you could strike your head on the ground, leading to a serious brain injury.

 

 

Violence

 

 

Of course, physical violence could also result in a traumatic brain injury. For example, you could be the victim of a physical assault, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. This could be a blunt brain injury, such as being struck by a heavy object. Or, it could be a penetrating brain injury, such as a knife wound or a gunshot. 

 

 

 

 

Complications Resulting From Brain Injuries 

 

Even if brain injuries are treated as quickly as possible, serious complications could result. Some of the most common complications stemming from traumatic brain injuries include:

 

• Intellectual Disability: Following a traumatic brain injury, someone could be diagnosed with an intellectual deficit that makes it difficult for them to support themselves. For example, someone might be unable to finish school or return to work due to a brain injury.
• Motor Disability: Depending on the region of the brain that has been injured, some individuals may be diagnosed with a motor disability. For example, someone who has suffered a traumatic brain injury may have difficulty moving their arms or legs following an accident.
• Sensory Disability: A sensory disability could also result from a motor vehicle accident. For example, some people may claim that they feel numbness and tingling all over their bodies. Other people may have a difficult time coordinating their limbs in space. There are even some people who may experience profound weakness in certain parts of the body.
• Chronic Pain: Sadly, many people who suffer a traumatic brain injury are also diagnosed with chronic pain. This chronic pain can impact different parts of the body and can profoundly impact someone's overall quality of life.
• Difficulty Sleeping: It is not unusual for someone to have difficulty sleeping after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Some people may have a difficult time falling asleep, and other people may have a difficult time staying asleep. This can make it hard for someone to get the rest they need, impacting other parts of their life.
• Mental Health Issues: Individuals who suffer traumatic brain injuries may also be at a greater risk of developing mental health issues. A few examples of common mental health problems include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Some people may even develop psychosis due to a traumatic brain injury.

 

The complications following a traumatic brain injury come in many shapes and forms, and that is why you need to seek medical care as quickly as possible. 

 

Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms 

 

 

Like other medical injuries, the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can vary depending on the type of injury someone may have suffered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the most common examples of symptoms that could indicate a traumatic brain injury include:

 

• Individuals who have suffered a severe brain injury may lose consciousness.
• Generally, a traumatic brain injury will also result in a severe, persistent headache that could worsen over time.
• Severe brain injuries could result in severe, profound nausea and vomiting that don't go away but worsen over time.
• A traumatic brain injury could also cause someone to develop seizures that don't stop.
• It is not unusual for a traumatic brain injury to cause uneven pupillary dilation in the eyes.
• Someone may notice bruising behind the ears or around the eyes.
• A traumatic brain injury could also cause clear fluid to drain from the nose, ears, or eyes.
• A traumatic brain injury could also cause someone to struggle to control their emotions.

 

Anyone who displays any of the symptoms above following a serious accident has to seek emergency medical care immediately. That way, medical professionals can provide them with the attention they require. 

 

Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injury

 

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury due to the actions or inaction of someone else, you could be entitled to compensation. Some of the most common examples of compensation you might be entitled to in traumatic brain injury cases include:

 

Economic Damages

 

You might be entitled to economic damages, such as compensation for medical bills you may have suffered following the accident. If you also suffered property damage due to your traumatic brain injury, you could also be entitled to compensation for your property.

 

Non-economic Damages 

 

There is a chance that you could also be entitled to non-economic damages. For example, suppose you have difficulty sleeping at night or prove that your quality of life has been significantly altered due to the accident. In that case, you could be awarded non-economic damages.

 

Punitive Damages

 

If the circumstances of the accident were particularly malicious, you could also be deserving of punitive damages. Not every traumatic brain injury case will deserve punitive damages, but the judge and your attorney can review your case to see if you are entitled to punitive damages. 

 

You Need Help From a Brain Injury Lawyer in Sacramento

 

You need to focus all of your attention on your medical recovery if you have been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. That is why you need to reach out to a traumatic brain injury lawyer in Sacramento who can review your case as quickly as possible. At the Law Offices of Ryley Hoffman, it would be our honor to represent you.

 

Schedule a Consultation Now With a Sacramento Brain Injury Legal Team With a Proven Track Record

 

 

At the Law Offices of Ryley Hoffman, we will provide you with the professional representation you deserve. Always seek medical care as quickly as possible following a traumatic brain injury, but do not forget to contact our office as quickly as possible to schedule a case consultation. Our Sacramento brain injury attorney is here to represent traumatic brain injury victims, so reach out to our experienced brain injury legal team today.