Brain injuries, sometimes called traumatic brain injuries, or TBI, occur when a force strikes the head and causes direct physical damage to the brain. (This is different than brain damage caused by toxins like lead paint, or a chemical reaction to a dangerous drug.)
Victims of brain injuries sometimes lose their ability to remember, think clearly or control their emotions. The injuries could result in comas and permanent mental and physical impairment.
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, lost opportunity and medical expenses, among other potential damages. Get in touch with Metzger Wickersham today for a free and confidential consultation. Our firm helps brain injury victims seek the full compensation they deserve. A brain injury attorney often works with medical experts such as neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuropsychologists to determine the extent of a client's impairment. We also may consult with a life-care planner and an economist to protect the future cost of medical treatment and loss of current and future earnings.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1.4 million people sustain a TBI each year in the United States. Of those, 50,000 people die, 235,000 are hospitalized, and 1.1 million are treated and released from an emergency department. Falls and auto accidents are among the leading causes of brain injury.
It is not necessary for the skull to fracture or break open for the brain to sustain a traumatic injury, such as a concussion caused by a fall down. Injuries where the integrity of the skull is compromised are referred to as open head injuries. These are usually the result of extreme force such as a motorcycle accident, falling from collapsed scaffolding, or from being shot in a hunting accident.
Brain injuries affect the rest of the victim's life. Victims may lose the ability to support themselves or live independently. That's what makes justice so important in these cases.
At Metzger Wickersham, serving Harrisburg, Shippensburg, Lancaster, York, and Wilkes-Barre and communities throughout Pennsylvania, an experienced brain injury lawyer can fight for your rights. Contact us today. Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined legal experience to put to work on your behalf. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) today.
Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.
