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You might be surprised to know that almost everyone will experience some type of trauma to the head over the course of his or her lifetime. Every year in the United States, more than half a million people suffer head injuries that necessitate hospitalization. If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury due to the negligence of another, our San Francisco traumatic brain injury attorneys can help you obtain the medical care and compensation you deserve for your injury. Over the last 50-plus years, our attorneys have helped thousands of injury victims obtain monetary rewards for their injuries. We welcome the opportunity to do the same for you and your family.
Causes and symptoms of traumatic brain injury
Some of the more common causes of head injury include industrial and work accidents, slip and falls, traffic accidents, and injuries suffered during recreation activities. Traumatic brain injury may lead to:
- Seizures
- Paralysis
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
- Personality changes
- Cognitive disabilities
- Coma
- Loss of life
One of the most disturbing aspects of injuries to the brain is that symptoms are not always visible immediately and can go undetected for weeks, months and even years. Symptoms of traumatic brain injury can include:
- Convulsions
- Severe headache
- Extreme confusion
- Skull fracture
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Stiff neck
- Loss of consciousness
- Extreme drowsiness
- Fluid draining from the nose, ears or mouth
If you or a loved one has had a head injury and exhibits symptoms such as these, please seek medical care immediately. Diagnostic studies such as MRIs and CT scans are helpful in determining the extent and nature of head and brain injuries. So, too, is a Neurological Psychological Evaluation (NPE). Any delay in recognizing a brain injury can be extremely harmful or even fatal. If you or someone you love suspects that a brain injury has indeed taken place, a full neurological examination, performed on a repeated basis, may be needed.
Are brain injuries treatable?
Many people are under the impression that traumatic brain injuries cannot be treated successfully. Fortunately, advances in modern medicine have allowed numerous traumatic brain injury patients to make a full recovery. Because quality treatment is expensive, our San Francisco traumatic brain injury attorneys are committed to aggressive negotiation, and litigation if necessary, to help victims of brain injury obtain the compensation and care they deserve.
It is important to note that waiting too long can weaken your chances of obtaining compensation from the person or parities responsible for your injury. Contact us as soon as possible for a free evaluation of your case. You will owe us nothing if we do not obtain compensation on your behalf for your injury.