Orlando Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
Traumatic brain injuries, otherwise known as intracranial injuries, are usually the result of head trauma causing brain damage. The trauma may be a closed or penetrating head injury. These types of injuries are also medically referred to as acquired brain injury and non-traumatic brain injury not involving external force. Interestingly enough, not all blows or jolts to the head result in a traumatic brain injury.
The parts of the brain that may be affected by a physical trauma are the cerebral hemisphere, the brain stem and the cerebellum. Traumatic brain injury has three classifications: mild, moderate and severe. The diagnosis is based on the how long the person lost consciousness, whether they have amnesia after the event and something called the Glasgow coma scale.
The results of a traumatic brain injury can involve social problems, cognitive difficulties, emotional upheaval and physical impairment. Recovery may be complete, or the person may be permanently disabled or die. This is a complicated area of law, and Tony C. Francis, an Orlando traumatic brain injury attorney is able to assist you in dealing with claims to obtain compensation for your injuries.
Due to the increasing number of traffic accidents in the US and the state of Florida, the number of traumatic brain injury cases is on the rise. At least 1.4 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. Of that number at least 50,000 die, 235,000 are put in hospital and approximately 1.1 million are treated and released from the ER.
Do not wait to speak with a qualified attorney if you have suffered such an injury. Time is of the essence in gathering witness and accident reports, medical and treatment activity and assessing the nature and amount of just compensation.
Many traumatic brain injury cases and their successful resolution hinges on whether the effects of the injury are determined to be short-lived or permanent. Even if they are fortunately short-lived, a good attorney will file your claim for treatment expenses, pain and discomfort. Be aware that the compensation in cases of this nature is often quite high and in some instances, landmark decisions have been handed down. On the other side of the coin though are the expenses your attorney must pay out for medical experts and a team of researchers.
Contact an Orlando Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
If you are dealing with a traumatic brain injury, contact the offices of the Francis Law Firm and ask for assistance in filing a claim. The Francis Law Firm has a remarkable and successful history of dealing with such cases.