Brain/Spinal Cord Injuries
Nearly one-and-a-half million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. There are currently 5.3 million Americans whose traumatic brain injuries have rendered them unable to perform basic daily activities by themselves. Brain injuries can occur when the victim suffers a sharp blow to the head - commonly from a fall, an accident, or an assault. It is imortant to seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following brain injury symptoms:
- Dilated pupils
- Changes in vision
- Dizziness or difficulty balancing
- Headaches
- Poor coordination
- Weakness/lethargy
- Slowed pulse and breathing rate
- Vomiting
- Tinnitus
- Cognitive impairments
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Unexplained emotional outbursts
- Loss of consciousness/confusion
- Paralysis and trouble moving parts of the body
- Coma
Spinal cord injuries can result from the same traumas that cause brain injuries, such as car accidents, diving accidents, and falls. 450,000 Americans currently have limited mobility and loss of feeling due to spinal cord damage. If someone else's negligence or malice has left you or a loved one with an incapacitating brain or spinal cord injury, contact us today. Our experienced attorneys can assist in a claim to recover damages for conscious pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, and medical expenses.