Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are characterized as damage to the brain caused by external factors that leave a person with problems in physical functioning, social skills, and/or the ability to think. Each year there are over two million cases of brain injuries in the United States.
The effects of brain injuries range from moderate to severe; from a case of a bad headache, to something as serious as death. Some of the more common mild symptoms of a brain injury include:
- Vertigo
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Disruption or change in behavior and sleep patterns.
Far more serious effects from a brain injury include:
- Comma
- Amnesia
- Permanent mental and physical disabilities
- Defects or loss of senses and sensations
- Seizures
- Communication problems
- Death
The brain injury must have been acquired from an outside force in order for a plaintiff to file a brain injury complaint. A person cannot file a complaint for a existing condition.
Common causes for brain injuries:
- Moving vehicle-related accidents (automobiles, bikes, pedestrians)
- Firearms
- Slip and fall accidents
- Physical abuse
- Sporting accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Medication
If you suffer from a brain injury, you may be bombarded in heavy medical costs upwards of $100,000. It is important to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help ensure you will be rewarded restitution to cover past and future medical bills, any lost and future earnings, life care costs, and damages for pain and suffering.
If you have suffered from a brain injury in the Long Island area, it is important to speak with a skilled personal injury attorney. A knowledgeable attorney will be able to provide you with legal options and protect your rights.
The Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy have successfully handled numerous personal injury cases involving brain injuries in the Long Island area. While the outcome of each case varies depending on circumstance, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy are committed to fighting on behalf your personal rights and best interest.
Call the Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy at (631) 265-1051 or contact us here. |