Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), traumatic brain injuries due to motor vehicle crashes was the third leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths among all age groups within the United States.
If you are struggling due to injuries caused by the reckless or negligent activities of a third party, do not hesitate to contact James W. Sutton III, Attorney-at-Law. We can help you financially recuperate medical costs, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, property damage, as well as pain and suffering. Contact us immediately to find out if you are eligible to file a lawsuit.
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can have a devastating impact on the lives and those caring for a victim suffering brain trauma due to a motor vehicle accident. More often than not, these injuries leave victims permanently disabled and requiring a lifetime of rehabilitative care. James (Jamie) W. Sutton III, Attorney-at-Law, can help victims of TBIs and their families obtain just compensation following an accident.
You need a personal injury lawyer who understands the medical and legal consequences associated with an accident resulting in head injuries. James W. Sutton III is also empathetic to the emotional trauma that a personal injury claim can add to an already stressful situation. We will evaluate your case with the utmost care and professionalism while you focus on healing. Contact our office to speak about your case with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
What is a TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries sustained in an automobile accident with a violent blow to the head or if an object has penetrated the skull during a crash is catastrophic. These injuries have lifelong consequences and often leave the victim unable to care for him/herself. The outcome can be a long or short term and sometimes will result in death.
The scope of the injuries and the impact on the victim’s life are unpredictable.
Brain trauma can leave a victim partially or totally paralyzed, bedridden, unable to dress, and sometimes unable to feed themselves. The results can also impact a victim’s personality, mood, and outlook on life. It is essential to seek a proper diagnosis early. If you or a loved one has experienced a trauma to the brain due to an accident, contact TBI personal injury lawyer, James W. Sutton III.
The effects brain trauma has on victims include, but are not limited to:
- Seizures
- Speech impairment
- Monoplegia, partial paralysis of one arm or leg
- Hemiplegia, paralysis on one side of the body
- Paraplegia, paralysis below the waist
- Quadriplegia, paralysis from the neck down.
- Memory loss
- Difficulty concentrating
- Inability to communicate
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Irritability
- Loss of hearing, taste, or smell
A full team of specialists will be required to evaluate the scope of impairment and available treatment options. The victim will need to be monitored over time to ensure all physical and mental impairments get documented by professionals.
As a victim, it is not your responsibility to pay the financial consequences associated with a situation you had no control over. Personal injury lawyer Jamie Sutton will fight to hold those accountable that are deemed responsible for your traumatic and life altering injuries. We will not rest until after we are satisfied that you receive a fair settlement.
Contact Our Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
Winning a personal injury lawsuit as a result of traumatic brain injuries can be complicated. Many victims wait until months into their recovery to start contacting a lawyer who specializes in personal injury cases and this could be a huge mistake. It is imperative to your case that you receive any and all treatment that your doctor orders.
Jamie Sutton, Attorney-at-Law, can help victims protect themselves while fighting for the compensation they are entitled. If you have suffered traumatic brain injury, you may be recover damages for costs associated with your medical expenses, aftercare, lost income and wages, loss or damage to property, as well as pain and suffering. Our Feasterville law firm serves communities such as Bensalem, Levittown and more.
