When you hear the phrase traumatic brain injury, you probably imagine a terrifying incident where someone is rushed to an emergency room and treated by a team of physicians. Though these injuries are most definitely terrifying, they often happen with far less attention than most might assume. But that doesn’t make them any less dangerous.
A concussion, for example, is considered a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries happen every day across the U.S., and while many of them are treated appropriately, others go undiagnosed and untreated. This means that thousands of people are unknowingly suffering from the consequences of traumatic brain injuries.
The Importance of Brain Injury Awareness Month
This all leads us to Brain Injury Awareness Month, which is observed every March. By knowing how brain injuries happen and how to recognize them, we might be able to prevent the suffering that victims face after a TBI.
We’ve created a free guide in honor of this yearly observance. However, the information we provide is useful any time of year. We encourage you to take a couple of minutes to learn more about:
The causes of brain injuries
Warning signs that a brain injury has occurred
Long-term consequences of brain injuries
Legal options for sufferers of brain injuries caused by others
Hopefully, you’ll come away from our guide with helpful insights that you can use to start the conversation about brain injuries with others.
Get started with our free guide by clicking the image below.
What to Do If You Suspect a Brain Injury
If you suspect that you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury, see a doctor immediately. Treating a brain injury soon after it occurs can lessen some of the effects that sufferers experience. Even if you suspect that an injury might not be severe, never forgo medical treatment. Go to an emergency department immediately and make sure to tell the doctor or nurse how your injury occurred.
When Your Brain Injury Is Someone Else’s Fault
When brain injuries are caused by the actions of another person, whether intentional or not, the injured person has the right to consider their legal options. TBIs can be costly, painful, and disabling. If your injuries were someone else’s fault, you should not have to pay the price for their negligence. Filing an injury claim can help you get the money you need from the at-fault party’s insurance company.
If you want to discuss your case with an experienced California brain injury lawyer, contact Berg Injury Lawyers today to schedule a free consultation.
We want to hear more about your injury, so we can assess your situation and help you learn more about your legal options and how much money you may need to treat your TBI-related injuries both now and in the future. Give us a call or fill out our online contact form to get started with a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
During this time of uncertainty, please know that we are here and ready to help.
If you’ve been injured, we can arrange a virtual meeting in order to start work on your case right away.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we want you to know we continue to be available and hard at work on your behalf. Although all of our offices are closed, we will remain open remotely to handle all ongoing and new cases and can be reached by phone, e-mail, teleconference and the contact form located on our website. We pledge to continue providing the same high level of service regardless of what happens in the coming weeks.
