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A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can affect the lives of those who have suffered trauma to the brain. Brain injury victims are often left disabled and in need of years of rehabilitation. The scary thing is that a brain injury can happen in a flash.
According to the Centers for Disease and Control, more than one million people in America suffer brain injuries every year. The Center further estimates that over 5 million people in the country require long-term care as a result of a traumatic brain injury.
The cost of rehabilitation, medical bills, and loss of income can be immense. Don’t be left out of pocket. Our attorneys can help you recover costs from third parties to help cover your expenses.
For a free legal consultation with a neurological lawyer serving New York, call (212) 732-2929.
When some is dealt a blow to the head, the brain is shaken up in the skull. There are a few factors that can impact the severity of the trauma, such as:
The injuries have different levels of severity and will affect each person differently. A traumatic brain injury victim may find they have to readjust several areas of their life. In fact, they may be unable to continue living the way they used to before the injury.
What’s more, the victim’s physical abilities, personality, and mental state may alter after an injury to their brain.
Brain injuries can be classified into three categories:
The number one cause of TBI among adults and adolescents is motor vehicle accidents. Particularly, men between the ages of 15 – 24 are most susceptible to brain injuries because of their high-risk lifestyles. The elderly and children under the age of 4 are also vulnerable to brain injuries as a result of slip and fall accidents.
Other causes of brain injuries include:
If you or someone you know has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to the negligent or reckless actions of others, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit for compensation.
Whether you sustained the brain injury in a construction accident, a motor vehicle crash or even as a result of unsafe premises or a defective product, you can bring a claim against the other party. Our experienced and knowledgeable lawyers will help you recover compensation for loss of income, rehabilitation costs, and your growing list of medical bills.
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain or neurological injury due to the negligence of someone else, our attorneys are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve.
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TBI has far-reaching effects and can be debilitating. Not only can it cause long-term physical disability, but it can also result in behavioral and cognitive changes that disrupt the quality of the victim’s life.
Evaluating the combination of effects is a major step in setting the victim’s goals for rehabilitation. At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, we will fight to ensure you get the compensation you deserve to help your recovery.
If you have suffered a brain injury, you may be eligible for:
Our neurological systems are incredibly complicated. From the network of nerves to our spinal cords, and the brain, even a minor injury or disease to our neurological system can result in a life-changing experience.
Some of the most common causes of neurological injuries include:
Common effects of neurological injuries include loss of speech and impaired mobility. But, such injuries can have wide-reaching consequences that can affect every area of the patient’s life. Neurological injuries can affect daily elements such as your sensitivity to heat and your ability to taste food. While these items are not typically brought up in personal injury litigation, we think they should be. That’s why our brain injury team work in close collaboration with the top neurological experts to determine the full range of effects of neurological injuries on our clients.
If you, or someone you love, has suffered a brain injury, neurological injury or spinal cord injury, it is vital that you consult with one of our attorneys.
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This accident occurred in the Bronx when our client was working on a sanitation truck. The driver lost control while making a turn. Our client was ejected and the truck ran over his leg.
This accident occurred in the Bronx when our client was working on a sanitation truck. The driver lost control while making a turn. Our client was ejected and the truck ran over his leg.
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