To find out more about brain injury and other head injuries, contact a lawyer from the San Diego firm of Phillips & Pelly.
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Head Injuries — Information from a Brain Injury Attorney in San Diego
Head injuries resulting from an accident or the negligent actions of others can be severe, devastating, and have lifelong effects on the victim and his or her family. Rehabilitation after these types of accidents often require years of pain and inconvenience. To help recover the considerable cost of such treatment, victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other head injuries should turn to an attorney who understands the cost of San Diego therapists and doctors. The personal injury attorneys of Phillips & Pelly have the local knowledge to help victims on their road to recovery.
Concussions
Concussions are head injuries that temporarily cause loss of consciousness and an array of ill effects once the victim returns to consciousness. Since most people have heard of concussions or know someone who has suffered one, concussions are not viewed in the same serious light as other types of head injuries. The San Diego attorneys of Phillips & Pelly remind their clients that any damage to the brain is potentially dangerous; a severe concussion can trigger a coma, requiring a lengthy and expensive hospital stay.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury, also called TBI, describes any kind of head injury that causes moderate to severe damage to the brain. Since this type of brain injury often occurs in car accidents, busy San Diego residents are especially vulnerable. TBI happens when the head and brain are rapidly accelerated and decelerated, as in a car or motorcycle accident. The physical symptoms of brain injury may include bruising of the brain tissue where it forcibly hit the skull, tearing of irreplaceable nerve fibers, and injuries to the delicate brain stem.
It is important for victims of serious head injuries that may contribute to a traumatic brain injury to contact the attorneys of Phillips & Pelly. The legal team at the law firm can help collect compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other expenses following a traumatic brain injury.
Brain Injury and Medical Malpractice
Not all types of brain injury occur as the result of an accident. Certain types of birth injuries, including delivery-related brain injury, occur due to medical malpractice. If a doctor waits too long to order an emergency caesarean section, or makes the wrong decision regarding treatment of a tangled umbilical cord, the baby could suffer from a lack of oxygen. In a situation such as this, every moment counts. The longer an infant goes without oxygen, the higher the chance of lasting brain injury. An attorney at the San Diego firm of Phillips & Pelly can review your case to determine whether you might be able to receive compensation for your medical costs, as well as your pain and suffering.
Contact a Brain Injury Attorney from Our Firm
Although no monetary settlement can reverse the damage done by head injuries, a skilled brain injury attorney can help San Diego families to secure the funds necessary to provide their loved ones with ongoing needed medical care, as well as to compensate for lost income.
To discuss brain injury or other head injuries with an attorney, contact the San Diego law firm of Phillips & Pelly. We can provide you with a free consultation to help you understand the facts and your rights.