Brain Injury FAQs
What is brain injury?
Why are brain injuries considered to be so serious?
Does anyone recover from a brain injury?
What impact can I expect my child's traumatic brain injury to have on
my family?
What type of damages can I expect to receive in a brain injury claim?
Are there certain types of accidents more likely to cause brain
injuries?
What is a brain injury?
A brain injury is any trauma to the brain, whether due to a blow to the
head, lack of oxygen or other physical trauma.
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Why are brain injuries considered to be so serious?
Brain injuries can impact a number of different bodily functions, from
motor control and the ability to move, to communication abilities and even the
ability to think. Brain injuries can have permanent effects on the victim's
ability to resume normal life, and as such, they are considered to be extremely
serious injuries.
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Does anyone recover from a brain injury?
Recovery from a brain injury varies greatly. Depending upon the part of
the brain affected by the injury, a person may suffer temporary loss of
functions that will eventually respond to therapy. Others may suffer from
injuries so severe that they cause permanent damage.
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What impact can I expect my child's traumatic brain injury to have on my family?
Brain injuries can affect the entire family. If your child's injury
requires intense therapy and/or round-the-clock care, the impact on you and
other family members can be intense. It's important to seek assistance, not
just from other family members, but also from support groups that can provide
valuable resources. If your child's brain injury was caused by negligence,
it's vital that you contact a
brain injury attorney - the extent of care needed can be so
extensive and any damages you receive can help pay for therapy and medical
bills.
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What type of damages can I expect to receive in a brain injury claim?
Damages will vary depending upon the circumstances of the
brain injury, but
typically you can file a claim for medical expenses, including future costs -
especially important, since most brain injuries require long-term treatment.
Other damages can include lost wages and lost earning ability, pain and
suffering, and any other expenses related to the injury - such as counseling,
nursing care, etc.
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Are there certain types of accidents more likely to cause brain injuries?
While a brain injury could potentially happen as a result of any kind of
injury, there are definitely scenarios that make the injury more likely.
Accidents involving significant force and impact, such as
car accidents or
motorcycle
accidents, playground accidents, sports accidents, and
boating accidents can all
lead to brain injuries. Medical malpractice can also cause brain injuries,
during surgery or as a result of a traumatic delivery.
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