The experienced attorneys at Deno Millikan understand the serious nature of brain injury and closed head injury cases. Our team is committed to providing caring attention and dedicated representation to help our clients receive fair compensation for medical bills, the costs of acute rehabilitation and any ongoing care, and for the pain and suffering that can result from serious injuries.
Brain injuries can vary widely in severity and in short-term and long-term effects. Thorough and accurate medical examination, diagnosis and treatment are usually necessary to assess the extent of damage and the likely prognosis. Our attorneys are experienced in a broad range of these cases.
Approximately 1.7 million people sustain a brain injury each year in the U.S., according to the Brain Injury Association of America. More than 5 million children and adults in the nation currently live with a permanent disability as a result of a brain injury, and the cost to our society for the medical care and lost wages associated with these injuries is more than $75 billion annually. It’s an unfortunate issue that many families face today.
CAUSES OF BRAIN AND HEAD INJURIES
There are numerous causes for brain and head injuries, the most common of which are motor vehicle and falling accidents.
Our personal injury legal team regularly handles cases for people who’ve sustained brain and head injuries in all types of accidents.
HEAD INJURIES: TYPES AND SYMPTOMS
There are several types of head and brain injuries, each involving varying degrees of damage to different parts of the brain.
The symptoms of brain and head injuries vary widely from victim to victim. Much depends on which part of the brain was damaged. Head injuries can cause physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms and may cause permanent disability or death.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of potential symptoms that victims may manifest.
Cognitive – memory loss, concentration problems, difficulty learning, and inability to plan or exercise good judgment
Emotional and behavioral-emotional instability, change in personality, mood swings, depression, anxiety, social inappropriateness, aggression and suicidal thoughts
Physical challenges – seizures, headaches, balance problems, impaired motor skills, speech problems and secondary problems including respiratory, circulatory, and neurological disorders
To schedule a free initial consultation with an accomplished personal injury attorney, give us a call at 425-259-2222 or fill out our contact form today. Deno Millikan accepts brain and head injury cases on a contingency fee basis. In other words, we do not charge you for our services unless you receive a settlement or trial judgment for your injuries.