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Traumatic Brain Injury in Fresno, CA

Fresno Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys

If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a personal injury accident, you already know the impact these injuries can have. Suffering from a brain injury is never easy. A TBI can be straining on a person's physical, psychological, and financial health. A TBI can also make it difficult to work, resume your everyday activities, and enjoy a long and active life.

After a brain injury, your future might depend on the treatment you receive as well as your ability to pay for the treatment that you need. That's why you should consult a lawyer about getting the compensation you are entitled to. The medical expenses and lost wages, as well as the pain and suffering, are not something you should have to deal with alone.

Contact a Fresno traumatic brain injury attorney at Tim D. Wright if you are suffering from a head injury because of an automobile accident or any other accident.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

The definition of a traumatic brain injury is "a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury." These injuries include:

  • Damage to the structural integrity of the skull
  • Damage to the brain tissue from violent movement
  • Injuries where the brain tissue is penetrated

TBIs range from minor to severe with varying symptoms and degrees of prognosis.

Minor traumatic brain injuries typically affect an individual for a short time period before they make a full recovery. More severe traumatic brain injuries can cause bruising, torn tissue, bleeding, and various other physical damage that results in long-lasting complications or death.

What Kinds of Brain Injury Claims Does Tim D. Wright Handle?

Our brain injury attorneys handle all kinds of claims involving brain injuries that were caused by another party's negligence. Some of the most common kinds of TBI claims we handle include:

Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of brain injuries in the United States. Car accidents are common and many lead to head injuries. Truck accidents are less common, however they involve devastating force that results in an increased possibility of a TBI. And motorcycle riders simply have little to no protection and can easily injure their head when they are struck or ejected from their bike.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrians and bicyclists are completely exposed when they are walking or biking near roads. If a car hits a pedestrian, they are often thrown or crushed from the force of the vehicle. This collision often causes brain injuries in major pedestrian or bicycle collisions.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice happens when a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider deviates from the standard of care, resulting in an injury to the patient. If the mistake causes a lack of oxygen to the brain, or fails to notice or treat an existing brain issue, a TBI can result.

Birth Injury

Infant brain damage can occur during childbirth in particular situations that are naturally caused and also in situations involving negligence. The most common causes of birth injury TBIs are the use of an instrument like forceps with excessive force or asphyxiation when the brain is deprived of oxygen for too long.

Slip and Fall

When a person slips and falls from a slippery floor or broken staircase, they can easily hit their heads hard enough to cause a brain injury. Some falls are not serious and result in minor injuries. Yet some can be devastating and lead to lasting consequences and real pain and suffering.

Job-related Accidents

Some workplaces and industries are known to be more hazardous than others. For instance, a worker in the construction industry may suffer a brain injury at work from falling, being crushed, or during a car accident. In these situations, they may be able to recover compensation through workers' compensation benefits. If a party besides the employer was responsible, they may be able to receive additional compensation through a third-party personal injury claim.

Compensation for Damages from a Brain Injury

Receiving compensation for a brain injury that was not your fault can make all the difference for you and your loved ones. For the most part, victims and their families are dealing with accumulating expenses, stress, and an unclear future. If your traumatic brain injury is serious, you may be out of work for some time. In addition to medical expenses, you might be able to receive other compensation because of the accident.

Insurance providers will pay the least amount possible because they are in business to make money. They don't care about your injuries; they only care about their bottom lines. If you attempt to settle, you may not receive enough compensation for past medical bills, never mind future medical expenses and lost time from work.

The different types of compensation that you might receive include:

  • Past medical bills for injuries you suffered in the accident.
  • Future medical costs for upcoming surgeries and doctors' visits.
  • Physical, cognitive and psychological therapies. These types of therapies may continue for months or years.
  • Past lost wages for time you could not work due to your injuries.
  • Future lost income for time you can not work in the future or if you need to take a position that pays less.
  • Vehicle repairs or replacement.
  • Replacement of personal property damaged in the accident.
  • Loss of companionship if the accident caused injuries serious enough so that you can not enjoy doing things with your loved ones.
  • Loss of consortium if the accident caused injuries severe enough that you can not enjoy a physical relationship with your partner.
  • The cost if you must hire someone for daily tasks, such as grocery shopping, home maintenance, and cleaning.
  • Pain and suffering if doctors expect you to suffer from your injuries for the long term.
  • Punitive damages if the at-fault driver's grossly negligent actions caused the accident.

Traumatic brain injuries can be mild or serious and can have lengthy recovery times. Compensation for long-lasting injuries will help you support yourself and your loved ones.

Get In Touch with a Fresno Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

The attorneys of Tim D. Wright have the experience and resources needed to represent you in your traumatic brain injury claim. We will fight on your behalf to recoup the maximum compensation you and your loved ones deserve.

Do not make the mistake of handling insurance companies by yourself. Hire skilled legal representation to protect you and your loved one's rights.

I am very satisfied and thankful with Attorney Tim Wright and his whole team for taking care and handling my fathers personal injuries case. Thank you all very much your staff is amazing, very helpful.
Abraham Ortega
The Law Offices of Tim D. Wright were awesome. They were professional, they kept an open communication with me through out the process.  Big shout out to Sergio and Mercedes for being very helpful with my settlement.
Frank Medina

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