Brain Injury Lawyer

in Houston, Texas

A traumatic brain injury is a devastating injury that, in a split second, can halt and reverse lifelong dreams and ambitions. Suddenly, your quality of life is reversed, your family's future jeopardized, and a life partner may no longer be recognized. The road to recovery is long and your future is unknown.

During this emotionally trying time, you need the assistance of a traumatic brain injury attorney who will fight for the financial compensation your family is entitled to, which can include:

• Loss of companionship
• Economic loss
• Diminished future earning potential
• Current and future medical bills, which can include nursing assistance
• Emotional and physical pain
• Punitive damages

Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries occur when sudden trauma occurs to the head. There are three types of traumatic brain injuries one may suffer from:

1. Closed Brain Injury - When a blunt object strikes the head, or the head is violently jerked, causing the brain to smack against the skull
2. Open Brain Injury - When a sharp object pierces the skull and punctures the brain. Brain injuries of this nature are particularly dangerous as foreign objects can invade the brain and cause infection
3. Oxygen Deprivation - When brain cells die due to the brain being deprived of oxygen. This can occur due to a reduction in oxygen (hypoxia) or a complete lack of oxygen (anoxia)

Traumatic Brain Injury Liability

If another party's negligence potentially caused a traumatic brain injury, then you may have the right to file a lawsuit to bring those responsible to justice. Common situations where a party's negligence results in a brain injury include:

• An anesthesiologist's error causing the brain to be deprived of oxygen
• An automobile accident, which cause 20% of all traumatic brain injuries
• Defective products

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury is not always immediately apparent. The symptoms of a TBI vary from individual and depend on the precise location of injury. Symptoms, which can range from mild to severe, include:

• Ear ringing
• Drastic mood changes
• Unrelenting headaches
• Pupil dilation
• Loss of coordination
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Slurred or impaired speech
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Learn more by reading our Questions About Traumatic Brain Injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to another party's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. At Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., we fully understand the litigation tactics employed by insurance companies and use this knowledge to successfully obtain recoveries for our clients. Please contact our traumatic brain injury attorneys today and schedule your confidential consultation in our Houston, Texas office.