Suffering a brain injury is not uncommon. The severity of the brain injury could be as minor as a temporary small bump on the head to permanent injury affecting you physically, psychologically, and/or cognitively. An experienced Long Beach personal injury attorney can assist you to maneuver through the complexities of your brain injury related case. Our exceptional Long Beach personal injury attorneys are frequently asked questions regarding brain injury lawsuits, some of which are listed below.
A brain injury is when something causes damage to the brain resulting in temporary or permanent functional problems in the brain. There are various causes for brain injury, and symptoms may not be immediately apparent.
Generally, there are two categories of brain injuries:
There are many types of brain injuries falling within the two categories. A Long Beach personal injury attorney understands that these injuries may result in serious symptoms, significant medical expenses, and sometimes permanent consequences, such as:
ABI
TBI
Mild brain injury may cause temporary dysfunction of brain cells resulting in a brief change of mental state or consciousness. Symptoms may include:
Moderate to severe brain injuries may include any of the mild brain injury symptoms as well as other symptoms within the first few hours to days after the head injury, such as:
Depending on the specific circumstances of your brain injury, you may bring a legal claim. Each Long Beach injury attorney with Russell & Lazarus APC is well-versed in the different types of claims you may bring in relation to your brain injury:
You may be eligible for substantial compensation depending on the seriousness and extent to which your brain injury negatively affected your life, such as:
Depending on the type of claim, you have a strict deadline to file suit (1 to 3 years). Thus, it is imperative to seek assistance immediately to ensure that you do not lose your claim forever. Consult a Long Beach personal injury attorney with Russell & Lazarus APC at (949) 851-0222 today!
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