Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are catastrophic. For many victims, these injuries completely alter their lives. Worse, TBIs can be lifelong, leaving a previously healthy and productive person in need of medical care and rehabilitation for the rest of their lives. When brain injuries result from other people's negligence, injured victims have the right to hold those people accountable.
At Singleton Schreiber, LLP, our legal team understands the challenges TBIs present and is here to help you determine your next steps. Our Farmington traumatic brain injury lawyers could explain your legal options, file your injury claim, and secure the compensation you need to cover your losses. You can contact us today to discuss your case with a compassionate catastrophic injury attorney.
What Are Some Common Causes of TBIs?
TBIs can occur due to several reasons. From banging your head forcefully against a stationary or moving object to inadequate oxygenation, head injuries can lead to severe impairments. Our attorneys often see Farmington TBI cases arising from:
- Contact sporting events
- Falls
- Auto crashes
- Battery or physical violence
- Explosions or forceful impacts
Any incident where someone’s head forcefully makes contact with another object can lead to head trauma.
People who suffer a TBI may have concussions or fall into a coma or unconsciousness. They may also experience frequent episodes of nausea or vomiting, severe headaches due to increased skull pressure, loss of balance, dizziness, sensitivity to light, and many other symptoms. A thorough medical examination is required for proper diagnosis and to prescribe a treatment plan.
Determining Who Is Liable in a TBI Claim
Anyone responsible for your injuries is automatically liable. However, it is not enough to point fingers and accuse anyone. You must provide clear evidence of negligence by proving that the person who caused you injuries failed in their duty to ensure you were reasonably safe.
You must also show that their failure directly led to your injuries and that you suffered direct economic and other forms of losses or damages as a result of the harm.
In most incidents leading to serious head trauma, the following people may be held liable:
- Careless motorists, drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, or pedestrians, if their roadway actions lead to a head injury
- Property owners, supervisors, landlords, managers, or business owners, if the victim suffered the TBI while on their property
- Product manufacturers, if their product either caused the head trauma or failed to protect the victim’s head during impact
- Medical or healthcare professionals, if their actions caused the injury
Our skilled Farmington attorneys could help determine who to hold accountable for your TBI and gather evidence showing how negligence led to the head trauma.
Contact a Farmington Attorney About a TBI Case
The immediate and long-term effects of a TBI can lead to a significantly diminished quality of life. With the help of an experienced Farmington traumatic brain injury lawyer from our firm, you could recover the compensation you need. Our team does not rest until we get justice for the wrong that was done to you. Call today for a free case evaluation.
