Brain injuries can be painful, traumatic, and life-altering. When they’re the result of someone else’s reckless or careless behavior, they can be especially devastating. If you’ve suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation from the responsible party. A Phoenix brain injury lawyer can help you fight for the justice you deserve.
At Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer, we are respected advocates for people who have been seriously injured in accidents that could have been prevented. We have earned a reputation for helping victims of brain injuries recover maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. We provide compassionate service and personalized representation for each client we serve.
If you suffered a brain injury in an accident that was caused by someone else, reach out to our law firm today for a free initial consultation. An experienced Phoenix brain injury lawyer can review your case, answer your questions, and explain your options for recovering compensation.
When Can You File a Personal Injury Claim After a Traumatic Brain Injury?
You may be entitled to file a personal injury claim if you have suffered a traumatic brain injury that was caused by someone else. For example, you could file a claim if you were injured in a car accident that was caused when another motorist ran a red light, or if you slipped and fell on someone else’s property because they didn’t fix a broken floor.
If you have suffered a brain injury and believe someone else is to blame, an experienced personal injury attorney can determine whether you have a case. Contact Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer in Phoenix, AZ today for a free consultation.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Arizona
At Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer, we have successfully handled a wide range of brain injury cases.
Examples of accidents that can lead to a brain injury claim include:
Any accident that results in trauma to the head can result in a brain injury. If someone else was responsible for causing the accident, you could be entitled to compensation.
Demanding Full Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury
Compensation in a brain injury claim can cover a variety of expenses and losses, such as:
- Costs of medical treatment, including hospital visits, surgeries and other medical procedures, doctor’s appointments, physical and occupational therapy, and mental health therapy
- Costs of long-term care for permanent disabilities or chronic health conditions
- Lost wages or income caused by missing time from work
- Loss of earning capacity caused by permanent disabilities or health conditions that impact your ability to work
- Physical pain and emotional trauma
- Lost enjoyment or quality of life
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries can result in a wide range of symptoms, depending on the severity of the particular injury. Symptoms can appear immediately following an injury, or they may take days, weeks, or even longer to manifest.
Examples of symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury include:
- Loss of consciousness for a few seconds or up to a few minutes
- Headaches
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Fatigue/drowsiness
- Speech issues
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Feeling dazed or confused
- Memory or concentration issues
- Mood changes/mood swings
- New feelings of depression or anxiety
- Sleep problems
Symptoms of a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury may include:
- Loss of consciousness for several minutes to several hours
- Coma
- Persistent or worsening headache
- Persistent nausea and vomiting
- Convulsions or seizures
- Draining of clear fluid from the nose or ears
- Dilated pupils
- Inability to be woken up from sleep
- Loss of coordination
- Weakness or numbness in fingers and toes
- Slurred speed
- Agitation or combativeness