Brain Injuries

Brain injuries, also called traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), affect millions of people yearly. Every day, in fact, 138 people in the United States die from injuries that include TBI.

Many others who survive such injuries often suffer significant consequences to their physical and mental health — sometimes for the rest of their lives. Some of the most common incidents that can cause a brain injury include:

• Motor vehicle accidents, including car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents
• Construction accidents
• Swimming accidents and drowning

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, it’s important to contact the attorneys at Charnoff Simpson PLLC immediately. You and your family may be entitled to compensation for costs like medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. Our attorneys have years of trial experience, and we’ll fight aggressively to see that you receive justice.

Know the Symptoms of a Brain Injury

One of the reasons that brain injuries are so dangerous is that they can be difficult to diagnose, and their symptoms can manifest slowly after an injury or impact on the head. Sometimes these signs show up over a period of hours, days, or even weeks. In addition, no two brain injuries are exactly alike, and the complex nature of the brain means that an injury to this critical organ can produce a wide range of cognitive and behavioral symptoms. This is why it’s especially important to recognize the possible signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury and seek medical help immediately if you or a loved one begins to display these signs after a concussion or blow to the head. Some of the more common symptoms of a brain injury include: