Head Injuries Require Immediate Medical Attention
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause serious long-term physical and psychological damage.
Head injuries must always be taken seriously.
Brain injuries are notoriously difficult to diagnose.
In fact, even trained medical professionals sometimes struggle when it comes to diagnosing brain injuries.
Many of the effects of a brain injury are difficult to see from the outside.
Brain injuries can be largely silent and hidden beneath the surface. In addition, concussions often come with a delayed onset.
In many cases, it can take 48 to 72 hours for the victim to feel the full impact of a traumatic brain injury.
It may even take longer than that.
The bottom line: injured victims need immediate medical treatment.
Unfortunately, brain injuries are relatively common in the United States: According to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 2.8 million Americans are hospitalized with concussions or TBIs every year.
Recovering from a brain injury can be a long and daunting process.
Injured victims need a skilled legal advocate on their side.
At Starpoint Law, our Los Angeles brain injury attorneys have extensive experience handling the full range of catastrophic injury claims.
Our law firm is committed to helping our clients maximize their settlement or verdict — ensuring that they have access to the financial compensation that they need to pay for medical care and to provide support for their family members.
If you or your loved one sustained a serious brain injury, please do not hesitate to contact our Los Angeles law office for a free consultation.
Brain Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles: How We Can Help
Catastrophic injury claims are especially complex. A severe brain injury could affect the victim and their family for many years down the road — potentially even permanently.
Any personal injury settlement or verdict should account for long-term impairments and future medical costs. Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers are prepared to handle these complex legal cases.
We fight aggressively to protect the rights and interests of our clients. We will:
- Comprehensively evaluate the case;
- Help you understand and assess your options;
- Assemble evidence to build a strong legal case;
- Work directly with medical professionals;
- Negotiate with defendants and insurers; and
- If required, pursue personal injury litigation.
While the majority of personal injury claims in California are settled outside of the courtroom, we are always prepared to litigate your case.
Our trial-tested Los Angeles brain injury lawyers will take a claim as far as it needs to go to get full and fair financial relief for you and your family.
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The lawyers at Starpoint are very responsive and always available. They always return my calls and made themselves available to meet, even on weekends. My lawyer kept me informed throughout the process and fought the insurance company tooth and nail. The results blew us away. My family and I now have peace of mind knowing we have the support of a law firm that won’t let us get bullied. We are absolutely thrilled and highly recommend them to anyone injured by another’s carelessness.
- Martha M.
Read More Client TestimonialsThe Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain injuries can manifest themselves in many different ways.
Depending on the nature of the injury — including the specific part of the brain that sustained damage — the victim may display a wide range of different symptoms.
Generally, the following symptoms are associated with moderate brain injuries:
Generally, the following symptoms are associated with moderate brain injuries:
- General confusion or disorientation;
- Sudden lethargy or fatigue;
- Changes in their senses;
- Painful headaches;
- Mood regulation issues; and
- Mild short-term memory loss.
If you believe that your loved one suffered a mild or moderate brain injury, it is crucial that you get them medical help.
Early intervention is one of the keys to making the best possible physical recovery.
With a severe brain injury, emergency medical attention is always required.
There is no time to waste to take action. Some of the common symptoms that suggest a victim suffered a severe brain injury include:
- Loss of consciousness;
- Considerable memory loss;
- Blurred vision or double vision;
- Slurred speech;
- Severe nausea and vomiting;
- Tingling or numbness;
- Loss of feeling in the extremities;
- Seizures; or
- Immediate cognitive impairment:
Holding Negligent Parties Legally Liable for a Brain Injury
In general, brain injury claims in California are based on the legal theory of negligence.
A defendant who, through reckless or careless actions or inactions, contributed to causing a victim to suffer a brain injury may be held legally liable for the accident.
How exactly an attorney will help a plaintiff prove liability will depend on the nature of the case.
At Starpoint Law, our Los Angeles brain injury lawyer handles all types of personal injury claims. Some examples of accidents that may lead to brain injuries include:
- Auto accidents;
- Commercial truck accidents;
- Motorcycle wrecks;
- Pedestrian collisions;
- Slip and fall accidents;
- Premises liability claims;
- Violent attacks (negligent security);
- Sports injuries; and
- Defective product lawsuits
Similar to other personal injury cases, one of the keys to proving liability in a brain injury lawsuit is presenting strong supporting evidence.
If you or your loved one sustained a serious brain injury, it is imperative that you get an experienced attorney by your side as soon as possible after the accident.
Your attorney will begin securing evidence, building a claim, and identifying all potential sources for compensation.
What Compensation is Available to Injured Victims?
Establishing liability is only one aspect of a personal injury case. Plaintiffs must also be prepared to prove their damages.
Under California law, personal injury damages are generally compensatory in nature. This means that a plaintiff must provide evidence tying requested damages to specific losses.
At Starpoint Law, our California personal injury attorneys have the skills and tenacity required to help injured victims recover the full available financial support. You may be eligible to receive money damages for:
- Emergency medical care;
- Other medical bills;
- Medical equipment/medical devices;
- Rehabilitation;
- Physical therapy;
- Lost current and future wages;
- Pain and suffering;
- Emotional anguish;
- Long-term disability;
- Permanent impairments; and
- Reduced quality of life.
Contact Our Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyer Today
At Starpoint Law, our California brain injury attorneys have the skills and experience required to handle the full range of catastrophic injury claims — including brain injury cases.
If you or your loved one sustained a serious head injury in an accident, please do not hesitate to contact us for a free,
We serve communities in Los Angeles County and throughout Southern California.