National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke www.ninds.nih.gov
In the United States, roughly 1 million adults, children and infants suffer from injuries to the head, brain and spinal cord. When this happens, it changes lives quickly—and dramatically—for the injured and for their families. A brain injury devastates lives and creates many challenges. And it can be even more trying and devastating knowing that—had someone not been negligent—the injury could have been avoided.
With brain injury, there is the potential for permanent brain damage, depending on the severity and type of the injury. When this happens, all aspects of the victim's life are affected. Many brain injury victims are no longer able to work, care for their loved ones, care for themselves or perform even the most basic tasks of daily living. Injuries with this potential for permanent damage include skull fractures, concussions and hematomas. Some of the more common symptoms that may indicate the presence of a brain injury are:
Any period of loss of consciousness
Any loss of memory of events that took place just before or after the accident
Any alteration in mental state (such as feeling confused, dazed or disoriented)
Amnesia
Brain disease
Seizures
Unreactive pupils
If you or someone you love has suffered a severe brain, head or spinal cord injury because of someone else's negligence or recklessness, you have the right to hold that person responsible. Please call Stephen D. Counts today to discuss your case with an empathetic, informed and dedicated California brain-injury lawyer. Mr. Counts will be happy to offer you a free case evaluation so you have nothing to lose. Let Stephen D. Counts help you today.
