Not exact matches
As doctors continue to monitor Rep. Gabrielle Giffords's condition, previous
cases of
brain injury resulting from bullets and other assaults can help explain what happens to the nervous system during major
injuries — and how those rare recoveries are possible
These
cases are usually the
result of illness (e.g., meningitis) or a traumatic
brain injury (e.g., in an accident or from child abuse).
In tragic
cases,
brain injuries can
result in coma or even death.
OTTAWA PERSONAL
INJURY LAWYER — Early in my career I was involved in a tragic boating case resulting in two fatalities and a severe brain i
INJURY LAWYER — Early in my career I was involved in a tragic boating
case resulting in two fatalities and a severe
brain injuryinjury.
Traumatic
brain injuries suffered in automobile accidents are often the
result of another driver's negligence, in which
case you and your family may be eligible to compensation for your losses.
Long term disability, unemployment, medical care and expenses are often very damaging
results of a
brain injury accident
case.
The plaintiff in this
case had suffered a catastrophic
brain injury as a
result of a motor vehicle accident in December of 2010.
In today's
case the Plaintiff allegedly suffered a
brain injury as a
result of the negligence of the defendants.
Kreisman Law Offices has been successfully handling medical malpractice, birth
injury lawsuits,
brain injury lawsuits and hospital negligence
cases for individuals, families and the loved ones who have been injured, harmed or died as a
result of the carelessness and negligence of a medical provider for more than 40 years, in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas, including Elmwood Park, Maywood, Hoffman Estates, Morton Grove, Niles, Skokie, Schaumburg, Schiller Park, Chicago (Logan Square, Hermosa, Lincoln Park, Near North Side, Near West Side, East Garfield Park, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, Hyde Park, South Chicago, Ashburn, Clearing, Chicago Lawn), Evanston, Wilmette, Harwood Heights, South Barrington, Blue Island, South Holland and Alsip, Ill..
A head
injury may
result in a concussion in a best
case scenario, but high speeds can lead to great impacts that may cause a traumatic
brain injury, paralysis, blindness, or even death.
This type of traumatic
brain injury is the most devastating and, in severe
cases,
results in coma and permanent disability.
In many
cases, untreated traumatic
brain injury that goes untreated can
result in wrongful death.
A
brain injury may be sustained due to actual trauma or may occur as the
result of medical malpractice, as in a
case involving a birth
injury, where an infant does not get enough oxygen to the
brain during delivery.
In some
cases, negligent actions by the staff can
result in avoidable amputations, falls, broken bones,
brain injuries and other serious
injuries requiring immediate emergency medical care.
Each year, 1.5 million people suffer
brain damage and other head
injuries, and 52,000 people die as a
result, making traumatic
brain injury the number one cause of death and disability among Americans between the ages of one and 44.1 If someone you know has suffered a traumatic
brain injury, personal
injury lawyers with experience litigating TBI
cases can help you determine if you are eligible for compensation to assist with medical bills and other expenses.
We have a strong grasp of the medical diagnosis and its consequences, the complicated medical nomenclature, and medical issues involved in
brain injuries, allowing us to successfully represent victims in
brain injury cases and obtain favorable
results for our clients.
Recent accomplishments include winning a $ 1.5 million settlement for the family of a child who suffered an anoxic
brain injury as the
result of the negligence of a home health care aid, and a $ 825,000 settlement for a trip and fall
case resulting from an uncovered HVAC hole, which left the victim with permanent
injury and disability.
Although full recovery is possible with a
brain injury, some
cases are so severe they
result in long - term disabilities.
We understand the many difficulties that
result from a
brain injury, and will manage all aspects of your
case so that you can stay focused on your recovery.
In worst
case scenarios, passenger
injuries are catastrophic,
resulting in paralysis,
brain damage, loss of vision or hearing, or wrongful death.
In worst
case scenarios,
injuries can be catastrophic,
resulting in paralysis, amputation,
brain damage, loss of vision or hearing, or wrongful death.
Many of these
cases result in major and catastrophic
injuries, including
brain injuries, multiple fractures, and spinal cord
injuries.
18 - wheeler accidents can be extremely severe along with the other high speed collisions as these kinds of accidents can
result in catastrophic
injuries like closed head
injury, traumatic
brain injury, spinal
injury, paralysis, or in those most unfortunate of
cases — wrongful death.
The practice's ability to «empathise very well with severely disabled clients and get really good
results» makes it a natural choice for
cases involving fatal accidents or catastrophic
injury, including
brain and spinal cord
injury.
In one representative
case, he achieved a $ 1.8 million jury verdict for the victim of unnecessary
brain surgery, whose life altering
injury was caused by mixed - up CT scan
results.
He is ably assisted by Ben Townsend, who «believes in getting the best for his clients» and recently acted for a claimant injured in a road accident
resulting in tetraplegia and
brain injury; and Warren Maxwell, who «has that great knack of managing to avoid difficulties and get an excellent
result even in the most difficult
cases».
Whether you've been injured as a
result of a car accident, medical malpractice or professional negligence, our excellent team of lawyers and
brain injury specialists can represent your
case in court to secure the best possible outcome.
From auto accidents
resulting in
brain injuries, to automotive defects, to defective products and vehicular accidents of all kinds, every
case Gomez Trial Attorneys takes has one thing in common.
Kreisman Law Offices has been handling wrongful death
cases, traumatic
brain injury cases, birth
injury cases, medical malpractice
cases and nursing home abuse
cases for individuals and families who have been harmed, injured or died as a
result of the carelessness or negligence of a medical provider for more than 40 years in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas, including Riverside, Morton Grove, Willow Springs, Wilmette, Schiller Park, Palatine, Barrington Hills, Bedford Park, Chicago Ridge, Burr Ridge, Burbank, Buffalo Grove, LaGrange Park, Lansing, Lincolnshire, Lyons, Winnetka, Chicago (Archer Heights, Garfield Park, Lawndale, Little Village, Brighton Park, Humboldt Park), Melrose Park and River Grove, Ill..
In 2009 a
case was brought in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia against a DC hospital for negligence by its resident in allowing a three month old infant's blood sugar level to drop to 20 mg / dl for a prolonged period of time
resulting in severe
brain injury and a $ 4.5 million settlement.
In order for a
brain injury case to be successful in Texas, a victim must be able to prove that their
brain trauma is the direct
result of another party's negligence.
Cerebral Palsy is caused by an
injury to the
brain and in many
cases is the
result of medical mistakes during the delivery process.
Kreisman Law Offices has been handling medical negligence
cases, birth trauma
injury cases, hospital negligence
cases and
brain injury cases for individuals and families who have been harmed, injured or died as a
result of the carelessness or negligence of a medical provider for more than 40 years in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas, including Brookfield, Bensenville, Palos Hills, Arlington Heights, Orland Park, Deerfield, Schaumburg, Schiller Park, Naperville, Barrington, Chicago (Wicker Park, Bucktown, Old Town, South Shore, Hyde Park, Bronzeville), Joliet and Elgin, Ill..
Brain injuries are believed to have been sustained in about 10 percent of those
cases and another 7 percent
resulted in strains and sprains.
As the name indicates, the majority of cerebral palsy
cases result from a cerebral (
brain)
injury during pregnancy.
More than half of the
cases involving cars and trucks striking pedestrians
result in some degree of
brain injury requiring years or even a lifetime of therapy to regain only partial mobility or functionality to various nervous system functions.
Brain injuries in most of the
cases result in paralysis, unconsciousness and even death.
His expertise in these
cases, and decades of experience in winning traumatic
brain injury and spinal
injury cases is vital to getting the very best
results for his clients.
In any of these
cases, physical force causes the
brain to move within the skull,
resulting in serious
injury to the
brain.
In the personal
injury case of Forman v. Henkin, 2018 NY Slip Op 01015 (N.Y. Feb. 13, 2018), the Plaintiff alleged «that she was injured when she fell from a horse owned by defendant, suffering spinal and traumatic
brain injuries resulting in cognitive deficits, memory loss, difficulties with written and oral communication, and social isolation.»
Brain injuries are commonly the
result of negligence on the behalf of another person and can lead to a personal
injury case.
In most
cases, a traumatic
brain injury also
results in serious grief as you and your family adjust to a new set of unfortunate circumstances.
These
cases can
result in
brain injury, spinal cord
injury, broken bones, soft tissue
injury, chronic pain, or a combination thereof.
Since 2000, our personal
injury law firm lawyers have obtained many other record or multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts (research this website and other
case results), including those involving
brain injuries, railroad accidents and derailments, but please keep in mind every
case is different and stands on its own merits and past
results do not govern what may happen with any particular
case.
Please read over other discussions we have posted related to
brain injury law or
case results.
Our award - winning lawyers specialise in serious
injury cases but can help with the full range of personal
injury claims: from relatively minor soft tissue
injuries, to life - changing
injuries such as paraplegia,
brain injury, limb amputation or accidents
resulting in death.