Brain Injuries

Posted on: 08-9-2010 Posted in: Areas Of Practice

West Virginia Brain Injury Lawyer

West Virginia brain injury attorneys understand that a traumatic brain injury can change a person’s life forever.   Because brain injuries are often not detected by CT scans, EEGs, and X-Rays, brain injuries are unlike any other injury. Despite the lack of physical evidence, brain injuries have serious, often permanent consequences.  Even individuals that do not suffer a loss of consciousness or only briefly lose consciousness can suffer permanent cognitive impairment.

Proper screening and evaluations for brain injuries is essential in proving the effects and consequences of an injury.  West Law Offices’  West Virginia brain injury lawyer is committed to helping people with brain injuries.  We will zealously work to ensure that our clients receive the compensation and medical treatment they need and deserve.

Causes of Brain Injuries

There are many different causes of traumatic brain injuries:

Types of Brain Injuries

The United States Center for Disease Control estimates that 1.5 million people suffer brain injuries each year.  Of these people, 50,000 people die and more than 80,000 people are permanently disabled.  It is estimated that there are more than 5 million people in the United States living with brain injury related disabilities.  Following is a list of some specific brain injuries:

Symptoms of Brain Injuries

Closed head injuries are physically detectable only in an autopsy. However, a neuropsychologist can evaluate an injury victim and confirm the existence of a traumatic brain injury.  He or she will look for symptoms of brain injuries which include:

  • Personality changes
  • Loss of motivation and mood changes
  • Distractibility
  • Attention deficits
  • Frequent fatigue
  • Communication issues
  • Memory problems
  • Loss of sensation
  • Loss of muscle coordination

Because an injured person may not remember the accident and may be in denial concerning the accident and his or her injuries, interviews of family and friends are often helpful in identifying the personality changes and other cognitive deficits and impairments caused by the accident. Close friends and relatives can often provide important testimony in court.

Compensation for Brain Injuries

People who have experience a brain injury because of an accident, negligence, or other wrongful conduct need and deserve to be fairly compensated for their loss. Our West Virginia brain injury lawyer will determine who wrongfully caused your injury and help you recover compensation for:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of future wages and earning capacity
  • Rehabilitation therapy
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent disability
  • Other accident related expenses

Free Consultation with West Virginia’s Brain Injury Lawyer

If you or a member of your family has suffered an open or closed head injury or a traumatic brain injury, contact West Law Offices for a free evaluation of your brain injury claim.  We are located in Charleston, West Virginia and proudly serve Beckley, WV, Logan, WV and all of West Virginia.  We will send an experienced brain injury attorney to your home, hospital or any other location to discuss your claim.  Call now for a free consultation at 1-877-943-9378.