Santa Clarita brain injury lawyer Robert Mansour discusses a very difficult subject: A brain injury can be caused by many things, such as the following: an automobile accident; a defective product; exposure to toxins; a slip and fall; lack of oxygen; medical malpractice; an intentional attack; etc.  One does not have to lose consciousness to suffer a brain injury.  Even closed head injuries can cause significant damage.  Common symptoms of brain injuries include but are not limited to headaches, fatigue, memory loss, dizziness, nausea, mood swings, sensory impairment, the inability to concentrate, memory loss, fatigue, dizziness, changes in behavior or cognitive function, etc.  But sometimes symptoms do not surface until long after the injury occurred.  So sadly, brain injuries often go undetected, but that does not mean they did not occur.  

Brain injuries disrupt the brain’s normal functioning.  It is devastating to lose the full capability of the brain, which controls the body’s processes.  If you suspect a brain injury has occurred, seek medical attention immediately.  Getting medical assistance early on can help mitigate damage to your brain and get you on the road to recovery.  If you plan on filing a lawsuit, consulting a doctor early on can help to establish the severity of the accident.

Brain injuries involve complex legal and medical issues, so if you are seeking a legal remedy or think someone is responsible for your injury, it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.  A lawyer can contact experts and witnesses, hire investigators, advocate on your behalf with the insurance company which may not be acting in good faith, navigate through the complex legal rules involved in your case, understand the legal theory involved, know how to prove your case, and figure out how much your injury case is worth.

Costs associated with brain injuries can be much more than one would expect.  You should never accept a settlement with an insurance company until you consult with an attorney who understands the complexities associated with brain injuries and the costs one will incur in the future as a result of the brain injury.   

When calculating the compensation for your case, you must take many factors into consideration, including, but not limited to, the amount of medical bills, future medical monitoring and other future medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, impairment of earning capacity, lifestyle changes, future damages, injury severity, length of recovery, type of injury, life expectancy, physical limitations, degree of dependence on others, behavioral abnormality, the age of the victim, previous case law, the circumstances involved in the accident, the victim’s family situation, who is at fault, and punitive damages, etc.

When meeting with your attorney be ready to supply as much information as possible pertaining to the accident.  For example, how it occurred, what you remember, where you were and what you were doing at the time of the accident, and the medical treatment you received.  Be honest and gather as much information as possible.  If you need help with your brain injury case or if you know someone who may have been injured, please consult with Santa Clarita personal injury attorney Robert Mansour.