Brain Injury

The brain is a soft organ, carefully protected by the skull. Although the hard structure of the skull protects the brain, a jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury can cause brain injury known as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). When the head is shaken violently, jolted, hit very hard, or quickly accelerated or decelerated, the brain moves inside the skull violently, and the soft tissue can come into contact with the skull, causing damage. Violence to the skull can also pull apart nerve fibers. The result in all these cases is a disruption in the normal function of the brain.

TBI can also occur when a penetrating head wound occurs. This can occur as a result of a slip and fall accident or when a foreign object enters the skull in a violent accident. Gun shots and other projectiles can also puncture the skull and cause damage to the brain.

About 100,000 Minnesotans suffer serious brain injuries each year. The large majority of brain injuries occur as a result of

• Car accidents
• Boating accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Aviation accidents
• Firearm discharges

Brain injuries have serious and life-long consequences. Those who sustain a TBI may have trouble speaking or may find that their motor skills are affected. Some brain injury victims suffer serious depression or experience personality changes. Some experience memory loss while others require around-the-clock care because they lose much of their independence and physical ability. The costs associated with neurosurgery, rehabilitation, counseling, therapy, and in-home care can be immense, but many brain injury victims are given only minimal compensation – or none at all – because the full extent of injuries sometimes take some time to manifest. Some brain injury victims only develop symptoms over time.

If you have suffered a brain injury or other trauma to the head you should seek medical help at once. A qualified physician can assist you in diagnosing the extent of your brain injury.

You should also consult with an experienced brain injury attorney immediately. If you live in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, a good accident lawyer can help protect your rights. A brain injury can be devastating as well as life altering. You need to have experienced attorneys by your side. The attorneys at Lopez Law Firm, P.A., have over 40 years of combined legal experience assisting clients with all type of brain injuries. We can help you obtain maximum compensation for your injury. You can speak to a qualified personal injury attorney over the phone at no cost and with no obligation. We can also visit you in your home, office, or hospital to tell you about your legal options.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and we will not charge you anything unless we win your case or help you reach an out-of-court settlement.

Contact us online or call us at (612) 333-3319 to set up a FREE, no obligation consultation.