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Traumatic Brain Injuries
 What may seem like a
relatively minor car accident or a fall may cause
physical injury to the brain. Ironically, with new
materials such as crush proof bumpers, much of the force
from an accident that used to be absorbed by the vehicle
is now transferred to the occupants of the vehicle,
leading to more serious injuries with less visible
damage to the vehicle.
Brain injuries can range
from leaving a person in a persistent vegetative state
to a so-called “mild brain injury” (MTBI). Any injury to
the brain can have a huge impact on the life of you or a
loved one. Tasks that were routine and automatic such as
getting ready for work may become monumental struggles
after a brain injury.
Brain Injury Signs and
Symptoms
Most brain injuries
involve a brief loss of consciousness as well as loss of
memory of the accident and/or the period following the
accident. Many clients we’ve represented did not know
that they had suffered a brain injury but
just knew that they felt different from before their
injury. And a person can have a brain injury without
losing consciousness.
Symptoms of a brain
injury include:
Symptoms of a brain
injury persist often after other injuries may have healed. If
you’ve been in an accident and suspect you may have a
brain injury, it’s important to inform your doctor. You
may be given special “cognitive” tests to determine
whether you have a brain injury. You may also be a
candidate for “cognitive retraining” which is the term
for teaching the brain different ways of handling tasks.
We’ve helped people with brain injuries from accidents.
We will help you obtain proper compensation for your
short-term and long-term medical bills, pain, and
suffering that you are entitled to under the law and
help you formulate a plan for your future.
Serious Long-Term
Consequences of Brain Injury
Of all the types of
serious injuries that a person may sustain in an
accident, perhaps none is potentially more devastating
than a traumatic brain injury. Brain injuries can result
in permanent physical disability along with very serious
cognitive, mental and emotional changes. Because of the
permanent nature of brain injuries, obtaining fair
compensation from the party responsible for an injury is
absolutely critical. And because brain injuries are one
of the most difficult types of personal injury cases to
litigate, choosing a skilled lawyer to handle your case
is essential. The Colorado accident attorneys at the
Klibaner Law Firm never turn away a case because it is
overly challenging, complex or difficult.
In every brain injury
case we handle, we take the time to thoroughly
understand your case, how your injuries affect you, and
what kind of care you will need in the future. Our
attorneys work with experts to determine the physical,
mental and emotional challenges an injury presents, and
also the expected lifelong and long-term care costs,
lost wages and other economic damages.
For victims of traumatic
brain injuries, the attorneys at the Klibaner Law Firm
are advocates. In addition to legal representation to
victims of brain injuries, our attorneys and
professional staff provide support, resources and
valuable information. We understand that brain injuries
do not just affect the victim, but also the entire
family. We take a compassionate approach to helping our
clients, but we are aggressive in the courtroom and
committed to accepting nothing less than full and fair
compensation.
Causes of Traumatic
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can happen
dozens of different ways, ranging from motor vehicle
accidents to near drownings and electrical shocks. A TBI
may result from a closed head injury or an open head
injury, or from carbon monoxide poisoning, and exposure
to toxic chemicals. Regardless of whether the brain
injury is the result of a car accident, SUV rollover
accident, pedestrian accident, bicycle accident, truck
accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall accident,
construction accident or any other cause, if a person
negligently caused the harm, that person is responsible and financially
liable for your injuries and pain and suffering.
Types of Traumatic Brain
Injuries
It is estimated that 1.4
million people suffer some form of a traumatic brain
each year in the United States. Statistically, men are
more likely than women to suffer a brain injury. Types
of brain injuries include concussions, contusions, coup-contrecoup
injuries, skull fractures, diffuse axonal injuries,
penetration injuries, and acquired brain injuries. Every
brain injury is different and unique and may affect one
person differently than another.
Compensation for Brain
Injuries
At the Klibaner Law Firm,
we know that many accidents resulting in traumatic brain
injuries are caused by negligent, reckless or careless
actions of others. Victims of accidents caused by others
may be entitled to compensation for their injuries,
including all medical care costs, future expenses, lost
earnings, loss of earning capacity, and emotional pain
and suffering. The attorneys at the Klibaner Law Firm
have recovered millions for victims of brain injury.
Our Commitment to Our
Clients
With over 30 years of
experience, The Klibaner Law Firm is dedicated,
committed and experienced in representing victims of
traumatic brain injury. We will do everything within our power
to help you recover the maximum compensation you are entitled
to for your injuries, at no risk to you and your family.
Because we handle all cases on a contingency fee basis,
if you do not recover compensation for your case, you
will not be charged for our time and work.
If you or a loved one has
a brain injury, we want to hear from you. Fill out an
online contact form to have your case reviewed or call
our office to set up a free consultation. We will answer
your questions and explain your legal options. |
