HAVE YOU SUFFERED A BRAIN INJURY? CALL THE DARWISH LAW FIRM TODAY!
Each year, an estimated 1.4 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur in the United States and more than 80,000 individuals are left with life-long disabilities from TBI. A brain injury can dramatically impact your quality of life, and can create the need for expensive continuous care. Our brain injury lawyers at The Darwish Law Firm will fight to get you the care and compensation that you may be entitled to.
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People of all ages can be at risk for experiencing a brain injury during their lifetime. TBI is the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults, with the highest rate between the ages of 15-24. Males are 1.5 times as likely to have a TBI than females, and the highest TBI-related hospitalization and death rates occurred among individuals 75 years and older. If you or someone you know has experienced a brain injury, it is important to contact a TBI attorney to learn about your options for compensation.
LEADING CAUSES OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
- Falls – 28%
- Motor Vehicle Accidents – 20%
- Struck By or Against – 19%
- Assaults – 11%
- Other – 13%
- Unknown – 9%
COSTS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
The costs associated with a traumatic brain injury can be staggering and can last a lifetime. Our brain injury attorneys at The Darwish Law Firm can evaluate your case for free to determine how much you may be entitled to.
- Lifetime costs to treat someone with a TBI are estimated to be between $600,000 to $1.8 million, and in some cases lifetime costs exceeding $4 million.
- Indirect annual costs have been calculated at over $33 billion
- The total annual cost for TBI-related injuries in the US is $60 billion
- The Federal government spends than $3 per brain-injured person on TBI research and services per year
TYPES OF BRAIN INJURY
- Penetrating Brain Injury
- Contusion
- Hematoma
- Concussion
- Anoxia/Hypoxia
- Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)
- Coup-Contrecoup Injuries
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF BRAIN INJURY
At The Darwish Law Firm, our brain injury attorneys are experienced in helping clients get the care and compensation they deserve. A traumatic brain injury has the potential can have many damaging consequences, including:
Cognitive
- Memory loss
- Impaired processing speed
- Difficult with attention and concentration
- Difficulty following a conversation
- Impaired word-finding
- Difficulty problem-solving
- Organization problems
- Impaired judgment
- Difficulty multi-tasking
- Difficulty with initiation and/or follow-through
Physical:
- Headaches or migraines
- Fatigue
- Impaired arousal and sleep regulation
- Balance problems
- Visual defects
- Gull or partial paralysis
- Seizures
- Loss of smell or taste
- Speech impairments
Emotional:
- Anxiety / irritability
- Depression and mood swings
- Impulsive behavior
- Egocentric behaviors
- Inappropriate or aggressive behavior
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RED FLAGS INDICATING POSSIBLE BRAIN INJURY
The following is an overview of some of the indicators to be considered.
Incident History:
- Penetrating Brain Injury
- Contusion
- Hematoma
- Concussion
- Anoxia/Hypoxia
- Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)
- Coup-Contrecoup Injuries
Reports Sensitivity To:
- Light
- Noise
- Touch
- Crowds
- Busy environments
- Movement
- Heights
Reports Changes in:
- Vision
- Taste
- Smell
- Muscle strength
- Ability to concentrate
- Memory
- Reading
- Auditory comprehension
- Paying attention
- Fears
- Safety
- Judgment
- Decision making
- Initiation and execution of a task
- Planning
- Speed of processing
- Temperament
- Sleep
- Eating
- Sexual drive
Complaints Of:
- Dizziness
- Poor balance
- Nausea
- Fatigue easily
- Ringing in ears
- Recurrent headaches
- Motion sickness
- Sensitivity to touch
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Increased irritability
- Sleep disturbances
- Disorientation and confusion
- “stop-stare” episodes (seizures)
GETTING MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT
It is important to seek immediate medical care and attention if you have experienced a head injury or traumatic brain injury. Many brain injuries go undiagnosed, and obtaining medical care from a specialized brain injury doctor will allow you to get the treatment you need to recover. Information about your diagnosis will also be important as our TBI lawyers validate your injury claim.
If you are not sure where to get medical care and treatment, The Darwish Law Firm can help you find appropriate medical care and help you with your medical bills. If you do not have health insurance, we can help you get the medical care and treatment you deserve.
OUR GUARANTEE: IF YOU DON’T WIN, YOU DON’T OWE US ANYTHING
If you don’t win and recover money for your brain injury case, you don’t owe us anything. Our brain injury lawyers at The Darwish Law Firm work on contingency, so there is no risk to you!
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You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by contacting our brain injury attorneys. Take the first step towards your recovery and compensation by calling The Darwish Law Firm at (424) 369-5353. If you are unable to come to us, we will come to you!
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