It’s estimated that 8 million people sustain brain injuries each year in the United States. At least 2 million of those injured will be permanently impaired.  Many head injuries could have been prevented, but because of the negligence of someone else, a personal injury results. A head injury, or traumatic brain injury, can be defined as a trauma to the head that results in an injury to the skull, brain, or scalp. The head injury can range from mild to severe.

While many accidents do not result in death or serious injury, other accidents dramatically affect victims for the rest of their lives. The long term effects of a traumatic brain or head injury can include cognitive deficits, reduction in physical deficits which can include walking, balance and coordination, fine motor skills and strength.

Cognitive deficits include difficulty in language and communication, information processing, memory and perceptual skills. Many victims exhibit changes in their personality (such as mood swings) and major lifestyle changes. Loss of short and long-term memory can often result from head injuries. Other symptoms that affect a head injury victim might include:  emotional problems, speech complications, loss of sensations, seizures, paralysis, coma or even death.

After a head injury, doing things that once seemed easy become extremely difficult. A great deal of mental effort is usually required to do things that once required little or no effort before the injury. Work, school and personal relationships suffer. The injured party often becomes less efficient at their job and they become unpredictable, unreliable, and sometimes violent.

Brain injuries can result from a variety of accidents including those listed below. Kantrovitz & Associates attorneys have experience in all of these areas and can help you determine what is the best course of action for you to take.

• Automobiles 

• Construction Sites

• Slip and falls

• Bikes, Scooters and Motorcycles

• Shaken Baby Syndrome Situation

• Violent Acts

• Sports and Recreational events

• Plane crashes

• Railroad accidents

• Defective products

• Boating accidents

It is always important to consult with an attorney regarding head injury cases. There are many times when a victim may not be aware of their legal rights, but our attorneys at Kantrovitz & Associates can investigate the facts and determine whether or not you have a right to compensation, and in most cases you will have that right. Additionally, depending on the extent of your injury, you may have a right to public or private benefits such as social security disability, Medicare, or private disability insurance payments. Kantrovitz & Associates can help in determining what your rights are.

Please call Kantrovitz & Associates’ lawyers for an assessment of your case (800) 335-0361. We can offer critical advice in preserving evidence and preparing your case. Contact Us