Traumatic Brain & Spine Injury Lawyer Lake Charles, Marksville and New Orleans, LA
Broussard Knoll Law Firm represents individuals that have sustained a traumatic brain injury. We know the consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be devastating. Our experienced brain injury lawyers can help you understand if you may be entitled to compensation.
We have represented clients who have suffered TBI in a wide variety of accidents, including the following:
- Trucking accidents
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Birth injuries
- Pedestrian knockdowns
- Slip and fall accidents
- Construction accidents
- Maritime accidents
- Aircraft accidents
- Nursing home abuse
The traumatic brain injury attorneys at Broussard Knoll Law Firm can provide an evaluation of the circumstances surrounding your brain injury claim. Timely care and treatment are vital, and the earlier medical attention is received, the better the chance for substantial improvement.
The Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Motor vehicle accidents, falls, and external force impact injuries are the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when the brain is injured by a sudden force or trauma. The brain can be driven into the skull by a sudden blow, or by the force of shaking or “whiplash.”
These traumatic brain injuries range from mild concussions to severe blows to the head, or even penetration of the skull. In either case, the brain can suffer bruising and swelling, and in some brain damage cases, the impact will be sufficient to tear blood vessels in the brain, causing intracranial bleeding.
How Common are Traumatic Brain Injuries?
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, 1.7 million Americans sustain a brain injury annually. Mild brain injuries, such as concussions, which are sustained sometimes in sporting events, may leave no permanent damage, yet still cause headaches, personality changes, cognitive impairment, sleep problems, memory loss, or even depression.
Between the ages of 15 and 35, sporting events are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury, followed closely by motor vehicle accidents. To prevent brain injury, it is imperative that helmets are always worn when cycling, skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, and other similar activities.
More severe brain injuries are caused by blows, jolts, or penetrating head injuries that disturb normal brain functions. Rapid acceleration or deceleration of the head in a collision, forcing the brain to move within the skull, tears nerve fibers, and causes damage. These injuries may not be painful at the time of impact, and often occur without loss of consciousness, yet may have profound effects on the victim.
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
Anyone who has sustained a blow to the head or whiplash-like injuries should see a doctor to determine if brain damage has taken place. In many cases, the symptoms of TBI may be slight, but without treatment, the injury can become worse.
Symptoms may be delayed for many hours until swelling in the brain reaches a point that critically affects the victim. In other cases, the symptoms are obvious.
Symptoms of traumatic brain injury include:
- Coma
- Blackout
- Pain
- Vision problems
- Loss of balance
- Memory
- Cognitive impairment
- Trouble with speech
Anyone suffering these effects should seek medical treatment immediately.
What is the loss when a person suffers from TBI?
Some traumatic brain injuries heal and cause little permanent effect. Those who suffer permanent brain damage from TBI, however, experience a wide range of disabilities, including the following:
- Paralysis
- Seizures
- Blindness
- Memory loss
- Cognitive problems
- Learning disabilities
- Personality changes
- Mood swings
- Impaired communication skills
TBI can have a profound effect on quality of life, including the inability to work, inability to interact socially and within the family, loss of normal body skills. Serious brain damage may mean the patient must spend a life dependent on nursing care.
Penetrating injuries and closed head injuries
If the trauma results in a skull fracture, the trauma is considered a penetrating head injury. More difficult to diagnose are closed head injuries, in which the brain is injured in a concussion, but the skull remains undamaged. This can occur from a blow or impact, as in an auto accident, a fall, or an assault, or from whiplash or shaking, including “shaken baby syndrome”.
Our skilled brain or personal injury attorneys have the background and resources to help ensure you receive the support and financial compensation you need to move forward in life.
In any case of closed head TBI, it is necessary to study the symptoms that follow the accident in order to diagnose the condition.
Choosing a brain injury lawyer in Louisiana
Contact a knowledgeable Louisiana brain damage claim lawyer If a member of your family has suffered a mild or severe brain injury it is important to see that you recover maximum compensation in order to provide the necessary care.
Our firm serves clients throughout Louisiana from our Lake Charles, Marksville and New Orleans offices. If you would like to discuss a personal injury claim with one of our Louisiana traumatic brain injury lawyers, please call (337) 439-2450 or e-mail our office at [email protected].
You can arrange a free and confidential consultation, with our brain injury attorneys. We pride ourselves on our fast response times and will respond quickly to your inquiry.
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Steven Broussard has always been a man of the people and for the people. He’s served the public in many ways—first as a member of the Navy, next as a lawyer, and then as a judge. All this before making it to his mid-30s.
Steven Broussard has extensive experience handling brain and spine injury cases. In every case, Steven calls on his decades of practicing law, his unique perspective as a former judge, and his own experience as someone who’s suffered a life-altering injury to passionately tackle the toughest of cases—even those that seasoned attorneys sometimes decline.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When hiring a traumatic brain injury lawyer, make sure the lawyer you choose has extensive experience in handling traumatic brain injury cases. Look for a lawyer who is willing to listen to your concerns and questions, and who can explain the legal process in a way that is easy to understand.
Do your research on the lawyer’s history and reputation to get an idea of how successful they are in handling similar cases. Read reviews from past clients, especially from clients that have worked with the attorney on TBI cases.
Some traumatic brain injuries heal and cause little permanent effect. Those who suffer permanent brain damage from TBI, however, experience a wide range of disabilities, including the following:
- Paralysis
- Seizures
- Blindness
- Memory loss
- Cognitive problems
- Learning disabilities
- Personality changes
- Mood swings
- Impaired communication skills
TBI can have a profound effect on quality of life, including the inability to work, inability to interact socially and within the family, loss of normal body skills. Serious brain damage may mean the patient must spend a life dependent on nursing care.
Broussard Knoll Law Firm has a proven track record of getting our clients the most out of their Brain Injury claims. Our firm serves clients throughout Louisiana from our Lake Charles and New Orleans offices.
If you would like to discuss a personal injury claim and arrange your free and confidential consultation with one of our Louisiana traumatic brain injury lawyers, please call (337) 439-2450 or e-mail our office at [email protected].