There are various reasons why a brain injury may be sustained, but the most common tend to include auto accidents, falls and sports injuries. When you have a brain injury, of any kind, it is imperative that you receive the appropriate medical attention and treatment immediately. However, many head injuries are misdiagnosed, or left completely undiagnosed. This is one of the reasons why you should consult a Woodland Hills brain injury attorney immediately after an accident – we will ensure you receive the medical attention and care you need.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention report that approximately 1.4 million people in the United States sustain a brain injury each year. From these, around 50,000 of those brain injuries prove fatal, while a further 235,000 victims require hospital treatment. There are currently over 5 million United States residents who need regular care due to the long-lasting consequences of a traumatic brain injury. With these statistics in mind, you are sure to appreciate the importance of hiring an outstanding Woodland Hills attorney to represent you after an accident.
Permanent disability, mobility issues, and even changes in personality are regularly inflicted on victims of traumatic brain injuries. These, along with other serious effects, are why those 5 million Americans are left needing permanent care, and assistance with what were once simple, everyday tasks. Although there are countless ways in which a brain injury can be caused, the majority of cases will fall into one of the following categories:
Brain injuries can often go undetected for some time but, the sooner you receive the medical attention you need, the better your long-term prognosis is likely to be. If you suspect you, or a loved one, may have sustained a brain injury, you should be vigilant for any signs of the common symptoms:
Where any of those symptoms are present, you must seek emergency medical attention immediately.
If you, or a loved one, have sustained a brain injury due to the negligence or deliberately dangerous actions of another person or party, a highly-skilled Woodland Hills attorney could help you to recover the compensation you are entitled to and deserve.
When you, or a loved one, are facing the potentially lifelong consequences of a preventable brain injury, you deserve to have the responsible party held accountable for their actions. Through hiring a JML Law attorney, you can achieve this, as well as recovering the compensation you are entitled to. To schedule your free initial consultation, call us today on 818-610-8800.
Every case is unique and needs to be evaluated by our experienced lawyers. If you have been injured in a work-related accident,
give us a call at 818-610-8800 or send us an email to schedule a free initial consultation. There is no risk to meet with us. We get paid only if we win your claim.Our Los Angeles car accident law firm accepts cases on referral from other lawyers throughout California. To schedule a free initial consultation, call our office at 818-610-8800 or send us an email.
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