Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyer

Los Angeles Head Injury Lawyer

Brain injuries, no matter how they are caused, can lead to temporary or permanent brain damage or even death. Brain damage victims may lose mental abilities, physical abilities, or both.

An accidental brain injury can happen anywhere. The victim could be in a car crash on a Los Angeles freeway or be hit in the head on a Los Angeles ball field. Whenever a head injury results in brain damage, the victim is sure to incur substantial medical and other expenses.

For the brain injury victim, the law often provides recourse. When brain damage occurs because of someone else's negligence or carelessness, the victim is entitled to seek monetary damages. A Los Angeles brain injury attorney can help the victim recover for the financial consequences of a brain injury.

When Someone in Los Angeles Suffers Brian Damage

Brain damage can result from a closed-head brain injury or an open-head brain injury. A closed-head brain injury does not penetrate the victim's skull. A concussion is an example. An open-head brain injury involves penetration by some object. A nail shot from a stud gun would be an example.

Following either an open or closed head injury, brain damage may be immediately obvious. The victim may have slurred speech, memory loss or vision problems. In severe cases, the victim may fall into a coma.

Often, however, brain damage is less obvious, particularly for closed-head brain injuries. Someone who suffers a head injury should be watched for any of the signs of possible brain damage:

• Slurred speech or inability to "find" words.
• Diminished sense of hearing, taste or sight, or ringing in the ears.
• Problems with balance, coordination or strength.
• Dizziness.
• Paralysis.
• Confusion.
• Personality changes.
• Chronic sleepiness or wakefulness.
• Persistent head or neck pain.

If the brain injury victim shows any of these signs, seek medical assistance. Medical professionals will be able to diagnose the extent of the brain damage and recommend appropriate treatment.

Lawsuits Involving Los Angeles Brain Injuries

A Los Angeles accident victim who suffers brain damage due to someone else's fault is entitled to recover monetary damages. The monetary damages that a brain injury victim can receive depend on various factors. They include:

• The extent of the brain damage.
• The brain injury victim's age.
• The victim's prognosis for recovery.
• The losses that the brain damage victim sustains.

For example, a highly paid, 34-year-old Los Angeles doctor whose brain injury leaves her fully dependent on life support is likely to recover a high amount. In contrast, an 85-year-old Alzheimer's patient in a Los Angeles care facility who falls out of his bed and sustains less severe brain damage would likely recover less.

In determining what damages to award to a Los Angeles brain injury victim, a court would look to compensate the victim for:

• Medical expenses.
• Lost income.
• Ongoing life care.
• Pain and suffering.

Before the court can determine the amount of damages to award in a lawsuit, it must decide who was at fault for the accident. No two Los Angeles brain injury accidents are alike. That means that the question of who should pay depends on the circumstances of

Hiring a Los Angeles Brain Damage Attorney

Brain damage cases are complex and sometimes difficult to prove. A broken leg can be seen on an x-ray. Brain damage is harder to detect. In light of this, it is important to retain a lawyer with proven experience in brain injury cases.

A Los Angeles brain injury lawyer will bring in medical experts to evaluate the victim and help prove the extent of the victim's brain damage. Experience also enables the lawyer to identify all responsible parties and all applicable grounds for a lawsuit.

The Reeves Law Group has been handling personal injury cases in the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years. We have the depth of experience and financial resources to provide zealous advocacy on behalf of brain damage victims. For a free consultation with a brain damage attorney in Los Angeles, contact The Reeves Law Group at (800) 644-8000 or e-mail us.