Boynton Beach Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
Each year, there are about 2.9 million people who visit emergency rooms in the United States reporting symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Indeed, according to the Brain Injury Association of America, as many as 64 million U.S. adults will experience at least one TBI during their lifetime. Many of these TBIs are classified as “moderate” or “severe,” indicating the potential for serious long-term effects on the victim’s health and mental well-being.
Traumatic brain injuries result from an external force impacting the skull. Such external forces are often the result of accidents caused by a third party’s negligent conduct. If that describes your situation, or that of a family member, the Boynton Beach traumatic brain injury lawyers at Steinberg Law can represent you in seeking appropriate compensation for your medical bills and other losses.
Negligence and Your TBI
Any sudden blow to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury. In the context of personal injury law, we often see the following negligent acts causing a victim’s TBI:
- Slip and Fall Accidents — About half of all reported traumatic brain injuries occurred in a falling accident. Many slip-and-fall (or trip-and-fall) accidents arise from a property owner’s negligence in safely maintaining the condition of their premises for invited guests.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents — Car and truck accidents are a leading cause of fatal and severe traumatic brain injuries. Often, a TBI occurs when the sudden impact of a collision forces the victim’s head into the steering wheel or dashboard in front of them.
- Falling Objects — Getting struck in the head by a falling object is a common hazard on construction sites. But it can also occur in stores where merchandise is not properly stocked on a shelf. In both cases, a lack of proper safety standards is often the underlying issue.
- Assault — Some traumatic brain injuries are the result of intentional and criminal conduct rather than negligence. A deliberate assault targeting the victim’s head, for example, can cause a fatal or severe TBI.
One difficulty in TBI cases is that there may not be any immediate or obvious symptoms. Obviously, if a person is unconscious following an accident, they require emergency medical attention. But even when a person is able to get up and move around following a blow to the head, they should still get checked out for a potential TBI. And if a person experiences any unusual symptoms–such as dizziness, nausea, memory loss, fatigue, blurred vision, or memory problems–in the days or weeks following an accident, it is imperative they see a doctor as soon as possible.
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Damages in personal injury cases arising from traumatic brain injuries are often substantial. This is because moderate and severe TBI cases often require months of hospitalization, additional medical treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy. In the most serious cases, a TBI victim may require a lifetime of care and assistance to perform basic daily activities. That is why it is critical to hold the parties responsible for causing these injuries accountable.
If you need to speak with a qualified Boynton Beach traumatic brain injury lawyer, contact Steinberg Law today to schedule a consultation.
