Fresno Brain Injury Lawyers

Aggressive, Effective Representation

A brain injury is one of the most life-altering injuries a person can experience. When your brain injury can be attributed to the negligence of another person, you’re left feeling angry and confused — but you shouldn’t feel hopeless. With Fowler | Helsel | Vogt, you have a dedicated team on your side. Contact our lawyers to discover your options.

To schedule a free consultation with our Fresno brain injury attorneys, call (559) 900-1280 or use our contact form. We also created an infographic to help you understand brain injuries.

What Are Common Causes of Brain Injuries?

Any incident that causes trauma to the head can result in a brain injury. If a negligent person caused your brain injury, call us to speak with our brain injury attorneys in Fresno.

A brain injury usually results from violent accidents, such as:

Car accidents: Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of severe injuries and death in the country. It is perhaps no surprise that car accidents are also one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates, traffic collisions cause more brain injuries in young adults than any other nonmedical reason.
Truck accidents: Collisions with commercial trucks have a high chance of causing motorists in smaller vehicles to suffer severe injuries, including brain injuries. The massive weight of a big rig causes it to carry an enormous amount of force in an impact, much greater than a typical car.
Bicycle accidents: Bicyclists are at risk of suffering a catastrophic head injury when struck by a motor vehicle, even when wearing a helmet. Although, not wearing a helmet increases the risk of a brain injury in collisions at all speeds.
Motorcycle accidents: Just as with bicycle accidents, the likelihood of suffering a brain injury in a motorcycle accident increases noticeably when the victim is not wearing a helmet. At all speeds, a motorcyclist can be ejected off their ride in a crash, and hit their head against the pavement, causing a TBI.
Work accidents: Different workplaces have different inherent risks of serious accidents and injuries, like TBIs. Industrial and construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces due to the heavy equipment and machinery commonly used in such locations.
Slip and fall accidents: Tripping or slipping over a hazard on the floor can result in a brain injury if you land on your neck or head. Elders are at a particularly high risk of severe slip and fall accidents. Falls are among the leading causes of catastrophic injury and deaths among elders in nursing homes, too.

Concussion Injuries are Not “Mild”

The most common type of brain injury is a concussion, which is sometimes erroneously described as being mild. The truth is that concussions might not seem as dramatic or dangerous as a traumatic brain injury, but they can still lead to life-changing consequences if not treated correctly. People who suffer concussions might not realize anything is wrong until days or weeks later when the injury has had time to worsen. After any accident that might have caused you to suffer a concussion – caused by the rattling of the brain against the inside of the skull – you should see a doctor as soon as possible for a full diagnosis and understanding of your injury.

The Symptoms and Long-Term Effects of a Brain Injury

Victims of a brain injury may experience symptoms such as loss of consciousness, headaches, nausea, lack of coordination, sleep issues, and/or changes in behavior. However, symptoms of a brain injury can take days or weeks to appear. Even if you do not think you have a brain injury, it is important to seek medical attention promptly after an accident so your doctor can administer a test.

Sustaining a brain injury can contribute to long-term complications including:

Cognitive issues
Memory problems
Depression
Anxiety
Behavioral changes

The issues that arise from a brain injury may require extended therapy to treat.

Brain Injury Lawsuits

As a victim of a brain injury, you should not hesitate to consider pursuing a brain injury lawsuit if you have suffered a head injury from another person’s negligence. You will want to work with an attorney who treats these situations with the utmost care, including helping you file a claim and fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve.

Damages you are entitled to will depend on whether you have suffered short or long-term damage. If you are a brain injury victim, you may be able to recover damages for the following:

Loss of income
Current medical bills
Future medical bills
All expenses related to your injuries

Call for a No-Cost Consultation

Brain injuries can impact the health of a victim for the rest of their life. The expenses of recovering from a brain injury can be very costly: Medical bills, lost wages, and funeral costs are just some of the financial obligations a victim and their family may incur.

At Fowler | Helsel | Vogt, our mission is to alleviate those obligations. Our brain injury lawyers in Fresno are committed to holding negligent people accountable and helping their victims recover the compensation they deserve.

Send us a message or call (559) 900-1280 for a free case evaluation.

Related Articles: