Seeking Compensation for Medical Bills, Lost Income and More
Traumatic brain injuries present difficulties for the injury victim, family members and physicians. Severe brain injuries cause the most catastrophic damage, but mild and moderate brain injuries may be undiagnosed or improperly treated. If you or a loved one suffers any type of brain injury, you may need compensation for a lifetime of medical care.
Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates, P.C., understands the concerns facing brain injury victims and their families. We work hard to recover financial damages for medical costs, long-term treatment, current and future lost income, pain and suffering, and related expenses. Working with medical and financial experts, we will calculate your needs and pursue adequate compensation from the negligent party. For a free consultation with our Philadelphia traumatic brain injury lawyers, please call 610-892-9200 or contact us online.
Complications of Brain Injuries
A brain injury can be the result of any trauma that causes the brain to hit the skull. Even if the impact is to the body rather than the head, the force of the accident may bounce the brain off the inside of the skull and cause injury. It can be difficult to diagnose brain injuries in these situations because no one is considering a head injury.
Traumatic brain injuries are classified as mild, moderate and severe:
- Mild brain injuries or concussions are often hard to diagnose because symptoms may not present for weeks or months after the initial trauma. The first symptoms may be personality and mood changes, while most cognitive and physical abilities may appear intact.
- Moderate brain injuries can cause more serious damage to cognitive functions and physical abilities such as motor skills and vision. Persistent headaches and mood disorders are also common. Periods of unconsciousness may occur.
- Severe brain injuries may cause loss of vision, speech, cognitive ability, motor function and autonomic functions. In the most severe cases, brain injuries may lead to permanent coma or wrongful death.
Any level of brain injury can render the victim unable to concentrate, remember and interact appropriately with others. In addition to causing problems with relationships, this may mean that the injury victim is unable to work. Our attorneys will consider issues such as these when we pursue your claim.
Pennsylvania Brain Damage Lawyers
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