California Brain Injuries Attorney
Of all the injuries an accident victim could face, a brain injury is arguably the most serious and debilitating. A brain injury is typically defined as any sort of blunt trauma or force to the brain. When the brain experiences such force or trauma, it can either move within the skull or cause the skull to crack open. When a person sustains a brain injury, he or she may suffer from a variety of adverse symptoms that can seriously affect his or her ability to lead a normal life. These symptoms include:
- Coma
- Seizures
- Permanent disability
- Paralysis
- Short or long-term memory loss
- Loss of consciousness
- Loss of vision or hearing
- Speech problems
- Difficulty communicating
- Difficulty thinking or reasoning
- Impaired cognitive abilities
- Lost or impaired functions
- Confusion or disorientation
- Behavior changes or mood swings
- Respiratory problems
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Fatigue
- Headaches
Brain injuries can result from a number of circumstances. Some of the most common causes of brain injuries include:
- Auto accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Elder abuse
- Construction accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Slip and fall accidents
- Physical abuse or violence
- Battery
- Sports injuries
- Infections or illnesses
- Lack of oxygen to the brain
- Defective products
It should be noted that sometimes brain injuries are difficult to detect. A person may feel fine, but in reality, the brain may no longer be functioning correctly. Furthermore, most brain injuries are very difficult to treat and recover from. In fact, some people never recover from their brain injury. In addition, people with brain injuries usually require expensive long-term care and treatment. If your brain injury was the result of an accident caused by another person’s negligence, a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer can help you recover damages to cover your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, rehabilitation, and on-going treatment.
Contact California Brain Injury Lawyer Mark Hiepler
Because most brain injuries are completely unexpected, it makes it even more difficult for the victim and his or her family to cope with the injury. Not only has the victim’s life been forever changed, but now his or her family must find a way to treat the injury and take long-term care of the victim.
California brain injury attorney Mark Hiepler understands how completely shocking, devastating, and overwhelming a brain injury can be. When Mr. Hiepler commits to a case, he thoroughly reviews all medical documents, investigates the circumstances leading up to the injury, and interviews the medical professionals that treated his client. Mr. Hiepler is well-versed in the medical terminology needed to effectively handle these types of cases, and can negotiate for a settlement that will provide his clients with the financial means they will need now and in the future.
To schedule a free consultation with California brain injury attorney Mark Hiepler, please contact Hiepler & Hiepler at (805) 988-5833. Mr. Hiepler provides legal representation to residents throughout the state of California.
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