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Traumatic Brain/Head Injury

About 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur each year in the U.S., resulting in thousands of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. Any injury to the head or neck can lead to a traumatic brain injury or concussion, usually caused by the bruising, bleeding, tearing, or swelling of the brain, and common causes of head trauma include car accidents, motorcycle or bike accidents, falls, high-risk sports, and accidents at work.

When you sustain a head injury through someone else’s negligence—such as in a car accident caused by someone else, or in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property—you may be entitled to financial compensation for any related medical bills, pain and suffering damages, lost earning potential, and time taken off work. At Lehmbecker Law, our team of experienced and compassionate attorneys will work on your behalf to ensure that full compensation is received for your injury.

Open vs. Closed Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can be divided into two general categories: open and closed. If you fall and hit the floor, or if your head comes in contact with a blunt object, you may sustain what is known as an open brain injury if your skull is fractured in any way. Conversely, when there is no fracture, the injury is usually referred to as a closed brain injury.

Either type of injury poses serious risks. A closed injury may cause the brain to swell, or can cause blood clots to form inside of the skull; in extreme cases, both closed and open brain injuries can lead to loss of consciousness, paralysis, and death.

Symptoms of Brain Injury

Closed brain injuries can be difficult to identify. If you suspect that you or someone else has suffered a head injury, you should check for the following symptoms:

  • Headache;
  • Fatigue;
  • Dizziness or confusion;
  • Numbness;
  • Weakness;
  • Nausea or vomiting;
  • Slurred speech;
  • Loss of consciousness.

In addition to the above symptoms, signs of severe brain injury may also include:

  • Feeling numb or weak on one side of the body;
  • Severe headache, nausea, or dizziness;
  • Extreme sluggishness;
  • Experiencing severe confusion or short-term memory loss.

Because the severity of a head injury can be difficult to assess normally, you should see a doctor after experiencing any accident that could result in potential head trauma.

Common head injuries

Common head injuries result in the bruising, tearing, and swelling of the brain. Forceful collisions or sudden movements can cause the brain to jolt against the inside of the skull, resulting in bruising or bleeding, or it may cause the nerves to crack and tear, leading to possible neurological damage. When the brain swells up after an injury, it often creates intracranial pressure, possibly leading to paralysis, coma, or death. Injuries that result in head trauma may involve any one of these injuries, or even a combination of all three.

A common type of head injury is a concussion, most often caused by a blow to the head, but also sometimes caused by violent shaking of the head or upper body. Symptoms of a concussion usually include:

  • Headaches;
  • Short-term memory loss;
  • Ringing in the ears;
  • Problems with balance, coordination, and concentrating.

Concussions are commonly caused by contact sports like football, but they can also be caused by car accidents, falls, or any other accident which results in something hard striking the head. In most cases, people with concussions recover completely after a certain period of time. A person may experience concussion symptoms for only a few hours or up to several months. In some instances, a serious head injury can affect a person’s speech, movement, and ability to learn far into the future.

Treatment of Brain/Head Injuries

Treatment for a brain/head injury usually involves rest, pain medication, and in extreme cases, surgery or anti-seizure drugs. After a serious head injury, some patients may require speech therapy or physical therapy. During the recovery period, the head and brain are especially sensitive, so it is critical to take extreme caution as to not to sustain any further head trauma during this time.

Those who sustain a concussion or other type of head injury should see a doctor as soon as possible, preferably within one or two days of injury. A person with a head injury should seek immediate medical care for symptoms that include repeated vomiting, an increasingly severe headache, impaired physical coordination and balance, slurred speech, irritability or other behavioral changes, a loss of consciousness for more than 30 seconds, and confusion/disorientation.

Brain/Head Injury Prevention

While some head injuries are difficult to prevent, there are certain steps you can take to minimize you and your children’s chances of sustaining head trauma. This includes wearing helmets while playing sports, biking, riding motorcycles, or snowboarding. It also includes wearing seatbelts in the car, and reducing the risk of falls in your home by keeping the floors clean and the rooms well lit. If you have small children in the house, you may want to block off the stairs and windows where necessary.

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain or head injury due to another person’s negligence or inattention, however, you may be entitled to compensation from the negligent party for the injury that they caused. Contact Lehmbecker Law for a free initial consultation to discuss the details of your case today.

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Client Reviews:

“Please allow me to take this moment of your time to say thank you to all the members in your firm who worked on my case. I was so proud of the way my attorney handled herself and stood by myside during the court proceedings. It has been an honor and a privilege for me having all your legal help and advice for the past two years. It’s hard to say goodbye. Again, thank you.”

Kim Kent, WA

“Thanks again for all your help! You made a difficult situation much easier on us. We really appreciate everything you’ve done.”

Alana

“Lehmbecker Law has been outstanding in helping me deal with my Workers’ Comp claim. Before I hired them, it was very stressful trying to deal with the insurance companies and the medical bills. As soon as Lehmbecker Law took my case, my stress levels dropped and I was able to concentrate on getting better. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs help with their workers’ comp claim.”

N.H. Woodinville, WA

“After a full year of fighting, Lehmbecker Law got me a full year of back wage loss. I couldn’t be happier or more relieved. This will make such a difference in my life. Now we are working on my vocational plan. Lehmbecker Law has been there for me and I will recommend them to anyone who needs help fighting L&I.”

A. Mayberry Woodinville, WA

“After my mother and I were involved in a car accident at the Westfield Shopping Mall at Southcenter I was in a lot of pain. Having your law firm oversee my medical treatment and make sure my bills got paid took away a lot of my stress. And, the settlement I received was even more than I expected. I recommend that anyone involved in a car accident call you and get representation. I truly believe I received a bigger settlement with you fighting for me than I would have gotten on my own.”

M. Bonifacio Federal Way, WA

“I am very happy with the results I received from settling two different cases I had with Mr. Lehmbecker and his law firm.

Mr. Lehmbecker is a very caring and knowledgeable attorney and I felt confident throughout both my cases that he would give me excellent results. I highly recommend Mr. Lehmbecker to anyone who has a personal injury, worker’s compensation or medical malpractice case.”

Y. Knotts Redmond, WA

“I am a lawyer in this community and have had the pleasure of working side by side with two lawyers from this firm, as well as some of the staff members. I am always glad to see other lawyers in the community doing a good job in representing their clients, and the lawyers with Larry Lehmbecker’s office will do that.”

“I have known Larry Lehmbecker for 15 years. I have conferred with Larry over the years regarding personal injury and workers’ compensation issues because I respect his knowledge and experience. I have always found his problem solving and case strategy skills to be thoughtful, practical, and helpful. I consider Larry to be one of top attorneys in his field.”

Attorney Christine Foster

“I had never been in a motor vehicle accident before, and I didn’t know who to turn to for help. After doing research on law firms in the area, I learned about Lehmbecker Law. My case was not an easy one, and there was a lot of emotion along the way. The team at Lehmbecker Law was terrific at navigating the difficulties of my case, from beginning to end. Throughout the process they were responsive, professional, and put my mind at ease during a difficult time. I strongly recommend that anybody who has been in a serious accident reach out to Lehmbecker Law.”

Katrina Issaquah

“Recently, I needed legal services to help me with my injury claim resulting from a drunk driver. The team at Lehmbecker Law was very helpful in the resolution of my claim. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have known how to address the many issues in my case. I would strongly recommend Lehmbecker Law for people who are injured and need help.”

Mozeyl Seattle

“This is an outstanding firm. I have used them twice now, and I would recommend them strongly to anybody who needs legal advice. I had a great experience with both of my cases. They are a very caring firm that truly has their clients’ best interests at heart.”

Darcelle Snohomish

“This law firm is Great. They kept me informed on all that was going on, they cared, were compassionate, kept on top of it like you were their only client. They are not afraid to take on the big companies to help out the little guy. Always straight shooters with me never had to ask twice and when I did have a question if the person I talked to didn’t know the answer they would find out what it was and always called you back. I never had a problem getting to talk to someone in the office, they never put me off with I will have them call you back unless they were not in the office, they always called back in a timely manner and with the questions I wanted answered. Great people to work with.I would recommend this law firm without hesitation to anyone that needed a great lawyer. I have had other lawyers in the past for different reasons and most of the time it was hard to get to speak to someone in the office not here. If you want a great law team on your side choose Larry Lehmbecker.”

Brenda

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