Brain Injury

Brain injuries can be extremely serious, causing great pain and extreme, life-long repercussions for victims. Catastrophic brain injuries often require hospitalization, surgery, and ongoing medical care, which is never easy to deal with. Besides the physical pain that brain injuries bring, there are many other issues, such as financial burdens from medical bills, loss of wages, as well as emotional distress, which brings many challenges to victims in terms of whether or not they can still maintain the same quality of life they had before the accident. Additionally, families and loved ones may need to provide ongoing care for the victims in extreme cases, as some brain injuries can be extremely debilitating and limit victims from being able to live their daily lives.

At Sullivan & Sullivan, we understand the number of challenges that brain injuries bring to victims and their families. We know that dealing with the aftermath of such a serious injury is never easy to handle, as it is nothing like other injuries out there. If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury due to the negligence or misconduct of another party, our team is here to help every step of the way. These types of cases are extremely complex and require the legal help of a trusted and experienced team that will work endlessly on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries. 

Our team has handled brain injury cases for the past 20 years and have the skills, knowledge, and experience to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome. Contact our team for a free consultation with our highly qualified brain injury lawyer in Manhattan Beach.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a TBI, occurs due to a blow or jolt to the head that results in a disruption of normal brain function. TBIs can range in severity – for example, it can result in a concussion or even lead to a coma. TBIs are generally categorized in two ways:

• A penetrating injury, otherwise known as an open TBI, which occurs when an object penetrates or comes into contact with the brain tissue.
• A non-penetrating injury, otherwise known as a closed TBI, which occurs when an external force or jolt causes the brain to move within the skull.

Although a concussion happens to be one of the most common forms of traumatic brain injuries, keep in mind that there are many other types as well, such as:

• Contusions
• Skull fractures
• Hematomas
• Lesions
• Hemorrhage
• Shaken baby syndrome
• Diffuse axonal injury

If you or a loved one have experienced a brain injury caused by the negligence or misconduct of another, you or your loved one may be entitled to compensation for the injuries that were faced. If you would like to discuss the details of what happened, our team is here to help. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, which means if we don’t win, then you don’t have to pay anything.

Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury 

The symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can vary exponentially. Some of the most common symptoms include but are not limited to:

• Unconsciousness
• Dizziness or nausea
• Difficulty concentrating
• Sudden headaches
• Loss of balance
• Speech problems
• Blurred vision
• Abnormal behavior or mood swings
• Drowsiness

Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

There are many different causes of traumatic brain injuries, including but not limited to:

• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Car accidents
• Bus accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Electric scooter accidents
• Boat accidents
• Construction site accidents 
• Sports injuries 
• Medical malpractice

If you or a loved one were involved in an accident caused by the negligence or misconduct of another, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. Contact our team today to speak with a Manhattan Beach brain injury lawyer.