Brain injury has received a lot of media attention in recent years, and for good reason. Thanks to researchers, we now know that even “minor” blows to the head can have tremendous consequences later in life. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in a range of life-altering symptoms, including:
If you or a loved one is living with a brain injury due to medical malpractice or another form of negligence, you know how difficult it is to afford all the necessary treatments, especially if you are now unable to work. The Weitz Firm, LLC, provides effective representation to people in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dealing with brain trauma. As a practicing trial attorney since 1992, attorney Eric H. Weitz knows the impact that a brain injury can have on the victim’s life, and how to get maximum financial compensation for those problems.
Brain injuries can happen in several ways, such as:
The effects can last for a few weeks or a few years, or never fully go away. Eric H. Weitz will go to trial to get you the compensation you are entitled to, so you can focus on your recovery.
A brain injury is considered to be a type of catastrophic injury that can negatively impact the survivor’s walking abilities, memory, thinking, sensation, as well as emotional, cognitive, and physical functioning.
A typical brain injury lawsuit can total hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars in compensation. Being represented by a Philadelphia brain injury attorney increases the chance of winning a maximum and fair settlement or award.
The number of Americans dying and becoming disabled as a result of brain injuries has increased tremendously in recent decades.
According to the CDC, the number of brain injury-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths skyrocketed by 53 percent from 2006 to 2014. Studies also show that, on average, 155 people in the U.S. die each day from injuries including a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
As the severity and types of brain injuries vary, the effects on the survivor’s daily life cannot be generalized. Those who are diagnosed with a brain injury that affects their cognitive abilities, for example, may prevent the survivor from performing his or her job that requires intellectual abilities.
Many types of brain injuries also impact the survivor’s emotional strength, making the survivor unable to control his or her emotions. In some cases, the affected victim may suffer from permanent psychological effects and physical deficiencies, which can negatively impact the quality of life.
How does one sue a hospital or its medical staff for failing to prevent or causing a brain injury? To make a medical malpractice claim in Pennsylvania, the affected victim will have to get help from a Philadelphia brain injury lawyer to prove that:
More often than not, people whose brain injury negatively affected the quality of their life can pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. If the brain injury was the result of a medical error, you might be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Filing a brain injury lawsuit is often the only way to guarantee fair and maximum monetary compensation, especially if the defendant is not willing to negotiate or attempting to undervalue your claim.
If your physical, mental, and/or cognitive abilities have been impacted by the brain injury, you are most likely eligible for a substantial damage award because your medical treatment will eat into your budget, not to mention the loss of income associated with your diminished earning capacity.
Some people who suffered a brain injury cannot recognize the symptoms of their injury. Although symptoms vary depending upon the extent of the damage and the part of the brain that has been damaged, some of the most common symptoms include:
If you believe a medical error is responsible for causing your brain damage, be sure to contact a lawyer to discuss your options.
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We are highly selective in the cases we undertake to ensure that can give each client his full attention. You can schedule an appointment for a personal injury consultation at our Philadelphia office by calling us, or by filling out our online intake form.
