It’s estimated that about 2.6 million people per year in the U.S. suffer a brain injury, and these injuries have a range of causes, including stroke, trauma, athletic accidents, auto accidents, and even violent crime. Over 5 million TBI victims require long-term assistance to perform daily functions and about 52,000 victims lose their lives each year. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to negligence, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries sustained in accidents can have a wide range of symptoms, and some symptoms do not become apparent for days or even weeks after the accident. These symptoms may include:- Dilated eyes;- Persistent headaches, nausea, or vomiting;- Convulsions/seizures;- Clear fluid draining from the ears or nose;- Hypersomnia (excessive sleep);- Numbness/weakness in the fingers or toes;- Impaired coordination, hearing, vision, or sense of touch;- Increased pain-sensitivity;- Trouble expressing thoughts, processing information, or understanding others;- Impaired attention-span or decision-making abilities;- Impatience/irritability;- Memory loss.
Traumatic brain injuries are caused by any sudden and violent contact to the head which damages the brain, and most result from accidents including:– Auto accidents – A driver’s or passenger’s head could come into contact with various surfaces in the car, such as the windows, dashboard, steering wheel, or center-console.– Bicycle/motorcycle accidents – Bicyclists and motorcyclists are highly vulnerable in accidents involving automobiles due to lack of protection (even when wearing helmets), and the risk of head injury is always present in these accidents.– Slip-and-falls – A victim of a slip-and-fall accident who sustains a head or brain injury may hold the business or property owner legally liable for his/her injuries and losses if the accident resulted from negligence.
If you or a loved one has suffered a head or brain injury in an accident due to the negligence of another person, business, or property owner, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
