Frequently Asked Personal Injury Questions
Rochester Brain Injury Lawyers
Experienced personal injury attorneys helping victims of traumatic brain injuries in Rochester, NY
There are few things as devastating as being told that you or someone close to you will not be able to go for a walk on the beach or give their child a warm hug because of a brain injury. A high percentage of brain injuries are a result of auto accidents and construction site accidents. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, you need the assistance of our dedicated Rochester brain injury lawyers to help you navigate the road to recovery.
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is physical brain damage resulting from a sudden impact. The majority of traumatic brain injuries are caused by car accidents – but falling, violence, sport injuries, and child abuse are also leading contributors to TBI.
Two million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries each year. Of that number, 70,000 to 90,000 are left with significant and irreversible impairments, and 20,000 people die from their brain injuries.
The number one cause of disability in children and young adults is traumatic brain injuries. The physical, cognitive, and emotional changes caused by a traumatic brain injury depends on the location and level of the injury.
There are two different forms of brain damage:
- Focal brain damage-restricted to the specific area of the brain affected by the impact.
- Diffuse brain damage- the result of the brain moving back and forth inside the skull. This can cause damage to many areas of the brain.
The most frequent place affected in the brain when it comes to these types of injuries is the area that controls speech and language. This area of the brain can only withstand very little movement, so when there is traumatic movement in this part of the brain it permanently affects one’s speech. These types of traumatic brain injury can also leave a victim with sensory disturbances, cognitive impairments, and motor system damage.
Even if an individual survives a traumatic brain injury they may have problems learning new info, making simple day-to-day decisions, and they may have problems with concentrating. It is of vital importance to seek immediate medical care following a traumatic brain injury. TBI treatments vary according to the individual’s specific impairments. Long-term injury care often involves a team of professionals who specialize in the all aspects of rehabilitation. The results of a traumatic brain injury can be very difficult for the patient and his or her loved ones, both financially and emotionally.
Through our considerable education and experience, our Rochester brain injury lawyers are able to evaluate traumatic brain injuries and successfully address claims on behalf of the injured.
Most traumatic brain injury accidents are preventable and occur because of the other party’s recklessness or irresponsible negligence. It is always important to talk with one of our experienced attorneys about brain injury cases. Our attorneys have spoken many times with brain injury victims and their families, and they had no idea what legal rights they had.
The dedicated Rochester brain injury lawyers at Friedman & Ranzenhofer promise to thoroughly investigate the facts in your case and make sure you get the compensation you or your loved ones deserve.
Depending on the extent of the injury, Social Security Disability, Medicare or Private Disability Insurance might be in order. Do not settle for anything less than what you or your family member deserves, an experienced injury lawyer is standing by.
Have you or a loved one suffered a tragic accident that has caused a severe brain or head injury? Friedman & Ranzenhofer has decades of experience fighting for victims of traumatic brain injuries throughout Rochester and Western New York. Don’t settle for less, contact our dedicated Rochester brain injury lawyers today and let our experience work for you.