Is There a Difference Between Adult and Childhood Severe Brain Injury?
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), severe brain injury affects children and adults differently:
- Children are more susceptible due to thinner skulls and longer recovery times.
- Effects of brain injury on children may not be apparent until adulthood, affecting skill acquisition.
- Adults are more likely to experience loss of specific functions.
- Children can often adapt and recover skills more quickly than adults.
Brain Injuries in Adults
Assessing the extent of damage is typically more straightforward in adults compared to children due to established physical and mental capabilities.
Causes of Brain Injuries Among Children and Adults
Various accidents and incidents can lead to brain injuries, including:
- Assaults and acts of violence
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Medical errors or malpractice
- Defective products
- Workplace accidents
- Sports and recreational accidents
- Abuse in nursing homes or domestic settings
Types of Brain Injuries
At Trauma Law, we handle cases involving various types of brain injuries:
- Concussions
- Contusions
- Strokes
- Cerebral edema (brain swelling)
- Diffuse axonal injuries
- Hypoxia (oxygen deprivation)
- Intracranial hematomas
- Coup-contrecoup injuries
- Interventricular brain hemorrhages
- Skull fractures
- Intracerebral brain hemorrhages
Damages Awarded in a Brain Injury Lawsuit
Our team can help you pursue compensation for damages including:
- Medical expenses
- Out-of-pocket costs for ongoing care
- Pain and suffering
- Temporary or permanent disability
- Decreased quality of life
- Lost wages and benefits
- Loss of earning capacity
- Costs of therapy and rehabilitation
- Emotional distress
How Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Assist Your Case?
Our personal injury lawyer can support you by:
- Conducting an independent investigation to determine the cause of your accident and injury
- Identifying responsible parties and proving negligence
- Collecting evidence to substantiate your claim
- Shielding you from attempts to shift blame
- Managing legal paperwork and communications
- Negotiating for a fair settlement
- Preparing and filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Advocating for your compensation in court
Cost of Legal Representation
Our traumatic brain injury attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring you only pay if we recover compensation on your behalf.
