If you or a loved one has recently suffered a brain injury due to an accident, toxic exposure, or medical error, you could be entitled to compensation. The Dallas brain injury lawyers at Carew Garcia Bohuslav Law, PLLC are highly skilled and have a history of success with complex personal injury claims. We’ve helped countless brain injury victims recover meaningful settlements that pay for their doctor bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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Some brain injuries are genetic, congenital, or caused by a birth injury, but many are due to trauma to the head sometime after birth. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are responsible for over 150 deaths per day in the U.S., according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control.
Other studies put the estimated daily deaths at closer to 275. Hundreds more people are hospitalized daily, and an estimated 2% of the population in the U.S. is living with a TBI-related disability. Adults over age 75 have the highest rates of hospitalization and death from TBIs.
A TBI is a subcategory of an acquired brain injury, which is distinct from brain injuries that are present at birth. A non-traumatic brain injury is another type of acquired brain injury that can cause serious harm and long-term disability.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the function of the brain is disrupted by a blow to the head or a penetrating injury to the skull or brain.
TBIs are common injuries associated with:
If you suffered a TBI due to an accident caused by negligence, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Contact our Dallas brain injury attorneys to learn more about your legal options.
Non-traumatic brain injuries cause damage to the brain without the violent force of a TBI. These may include injuries due to:
Failure to properly diagnose or treat medical conditions that cause brain injuries could give rise to a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Brain injury symptoms can vary widely, depending on the part of the brain that was injured and the severity of the damage to the brain. Many brain injuries aren’t immediately detected, so it’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible if you’ve had any kind of head injury.
Some of the most common symptoms of a brain injury are:
If you’ve suffered a brain injury or lost a loved one in a fatal accident related to head trauma, time is limited to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Contact our personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation and to learn more about how we can help.