subject: Getting Just Compensation In Brain Injury Cases [print this page] Victims of any kind of accident will likely suffer different degrees of injuries and sustain different types of damages. Some, such as abrasions, fractures, damage to property, and lost wages, are obvious and easy to calculate. Seeking compensation for these types of injuries and losses is a relatively straightforward process. Other injuries, however, such as those caused by brain injuries, are more difficult to calculate in dollars. Seeking compensation for these types of damages can be more complex, and may require the assistance of an experienced attorney.
Many brain injuries are not immediately obvious, and may not manifest for days, weeks or months after an accident. At this point, a victim might wonder whether is it still worth seeking compensation. However, hidden injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries can potentially change the victim's life. If the brain has sustained damage from an accident, changes in the victim will often manifest physically. These changes can be debilitating. Voluntary actions, such as walking, and involuntary motor functions, such as breathing, can be affected if the brain has sustained trauma.
Each year, over 1 million Americans are treated for traumatic brain injury and another 50,000 die from their injuries. Most cases of brain injury are caused by falls, auto accidents, and physical assaults. A brain injury can range from mild, involving only temporary loss of consciousness, to severe, resulting in coma, amnesia or death. Severe traumatic brain injury can have a devastating impact on victims' lives, leading to paralysis, seizures, impaired speech, and sensory losses.
If you have been the victim of an accident that caused a head injury, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Do not only rely on how you feel. You may feel fine, but could have hidden brain trauma that will manifest symptoms later on. It is imperative for accident victims to seek medical treatment as soon as possible after the accident. If you seek medical treatment immediately, your doctor will be much more likely to be able to diagnose and prevent the effects of hidden brain damage. As the saying goes: An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. The costs associated with doctors' visits will be included in any compensation that you receive for your pain and suffering in your personal injury lawsuit. Medical records provide persuasive evidence in your case, and an aggressive attorney at Steven M. Oser, P.C. can help you seek just compensation for all of your physical and financial losses - now and in the future. Call (757) 539-4127 or toll free 1-888-858-2968 today to discuss your case with an experienced Virginia personal injury attorney.
