Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a unique form of harm that can arise in a variety of settings. TBIs generally refer to all brain injuries that are caused by blunt force or contact to the head. The force needed to cause harm varies considerably from person to person. Automobile accidents and slip and falls are the most common incidents which lead to these brain injuries.

TBIs can fall along a spectrum of severity, from more mild injuries to permanently debilitating harm. The consequences for TBI victims can be anything from headaches and memory problems to motor skill malfunctioning, paralysis, and everything in between. Unfortunately, scientists are still in the early stages of discovering the mysteries of the brain, and so treatment for TBI victims is often inadequate. Many of these victims are never able to fully recover or become the same person that they were before the accident.

One particularly dangerous problem with TBIs is that even minor head injuries can have significant long-term consequences down the road. The effects of the injury may not be experienced until well after the actual trauma which caused the harm. In this way, TBIs are often referred to as “invisible injuries” which victims may not even know they’ve suffered. The lack of immediate symptoms means that many do not receive proper medical treatment until much later, at a point when irreversible damage has already been done. The harm is often subtle, making it difficult for victims and their families to properly explain the significant effect that it has had on their lives. Victims often have altered personalities, memory problems, social issues, sensory deprivation, and other damage that wrecks real havoc on their lives but is not manifest in outward physical damage.

Our California brain injury lawyer at the Brod Law Firm understands the immense challenges faced by brain injury victims and their families. The consequences for those involved often last a lifetime. It is not uncommon for victims to require close, permanent care indefinitely. The legal system provides a way for these victims to ensure that those responsible for their harm actually pay for those costs that were caused by their unreasonable actions. For example, if you were involved in a car accident caused by another’s driving mistake and suffered a brain injury then the one who caused the accident is responsible for paying for the damage that you experienced. Similarly, if you suffered a fall which led to a brain injury, you may seek recovery from a person or business that was involved in the fall. That could include anything from a supermarket that failed to warn customers of a slippery floor or a hotel that did not properly clear off its walkways leading to a slippery surface.

Please remember that time is important in the context of filing a legal claim. Therefore, it is prudent to visit with a legal professional as soon as feasible to discuss your case and learn what options are available. There is nothing to lose from visiting with an experienced professional and considering the possibilities available in your situation. If you or someone you know has suffered a brain injury, please take a moment to contact us at 800-427-7020 or 415-397-1130. We can also be reached via email at info@brodfirm.com or you can send a message using our online contact form.