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Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most severe types of injuries a person can sustain. In America, this means that they are also often one of the most expensive types of injuries to deal with.
Not only are victims of TBIs faced with exorbitant hospital bills, lost wages, and disability-related expenses, they also have to live with the long-term, if not permanent, effects of their injury. Even a concussion can cause permanent brain damage that can affect a victim’s life.
An individual who suffered a TBI may need:
If you or a loved one sustained a TBI in a car accident or due to someone else’s negligence, you should not have to pay for the accident-related losses by yourself. By filing a personal injury claim, you can work to hold all parties responsible for your losses accountable for their negligence both financially and legally.
At the Law Offices of J.Chrisp, our traumatic brain injury lawyers in Northern California have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients. We can help you, too. Our team can effectively guide you through each stage of the complex claims process as we defend your rights and fight for your compensation.
There are two types of brain injury, defined by the Brain Injury Association of America.
A non-traumatic brain injury, or an acquired brain injury, is caused by internal factors such as lack of oxygen, internal pressure, or exposure to toxins.
An acquired brain injury can be the result of:
Since founding his law firm in 2010, Jesse Chrisp has built a reputation as a dedicated personal injury trial attorney serving Northern California’s Bay Area.
He has represented thousands of injured clients and holds the record for the highest personal injury verdict in Lake County. Mr. Chrisp was selected to Northern California Rising Stars from 2013 to 2019, an honor awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in the state.
If a brain injury is the result of an external force, this is known as a traumatic brain injury, or TBI.
An external force that can cause serious injury and alteration in brain function includes events such as:
If your TBI was caused by an external force that was the fault of someone else, then our Lake County brain injury attorney may be able to help. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that brain injuries are considered a major cause of death and permanent disability in the United States. A brain injury can affect your ability to communicate, retain memories, ability to reason, control emotions, experience sensations, and more. If your brain injury was caused by the negligence of another, you have the right to fight for compensation.
TBIs are often sustained as a result of:
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