Traumatic Brain Injuries

Brain damage has far more life-altering potential than any other form of personal injury. Since the brain is the control center of the body, a brain injury can seriously change the personality and capabilities of the victim. What parts of the body are affected depends largely on what area of the brain is affected. Impairments can range from decreased mobility, memory, cognitive abilities and self-consciousness, just to name a few.

In severe cases a brain injury can be fatal, potentially providing cause for a brain injury-related wrongful death claim for the surviving family members.

In the United States, the leading cause of brain injuries is vehicular accidents, many of which were caused by the negligence of another individual, group, company, or entity. 

Often, victims of brain injuries are unable to function effectively without constant support and care.  Also, they may be forced to work limited hours, or unable to work at all, making it difficult to pay for their required care, which can often be expensive and time consuming.  If the injury occurred due to another's negligence, they may be held financially responsible for your injuries.  In fact, many brain injury victims would be unable to experience an acceptable standard of living without proceeds from a well-justified lawsuit. 

Many cases of head trauma are caused by the negligence of others, and many could have been prevented.  The common types of brain injuries are:

Concussion - an induced alteration of consciousness (transient or prolonged) caused by a blow to the head.  It may be accompanied by nausea, weak pulse, vertigo, and transient amnesia.

Anoxic brain injury - caused by the absence of the brain's oxygen supply.

Traumatic brain injury - caused by the rapid deceleration and acceleration of the brain, including the tearing of nerve fibers, edema, brain stem injuries, and bruising (contusion) of the brain tissue against the skull.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious brain injury due to the negligence of another, contact the St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Fox Goldblatt & Singer, PC today.  Our experienced attorneys can help you make informed, intelligent decisions, and maximize the value of your case, regardless of the cause of your accident.  We serve the residents in and around St. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri, and Madison County and St. Claire County in Illinois.  We have helped thousands, and we can help you too!

Call our St. Louis law firm today at (877) 858-4699 or contact us online for a case evaluation.