If you suffered a brain injury due to someone’s negligent conduct, contact the Law Offices of David L Powell immediately to talk to us about what happened. We can review the circumstances and determine whether we can represent you in your case. You might be entitled to compensation from the negligent party for your injury and resulting expenses.
Damage to the brain can interfere with normal functioning. Sometimes, accident victims recover completely after minor brain trauma. However, there are situations when the damage is permanent and can lead to disabilities. It might not be possible to return to work or perform everyday tasks, such as driving.
Various factors could result in an injury to the brain. Car crashes commonly cause concussions, a mild type of traumatic brain injury. If someone falls and hits their head on the ground, the force of the impact could affect the brain. Symptoms are often serious and disruptive to a person’s daily routine. Complications can develop that impair physical and mental abilities.
The Law Offices of David L Powell knows how traumatic sustaining a brain injury can be. The accident was someone else’s fault, and now you have to suffer the consequences of their actions. You should not be financially responsible for your medical treatment and other costs. The negligent party should be liable for your injury. You have a right to pursue legal action and the maximum available compensation.
Our Farmington brain injury attorneys understand the struggles you face after an accident. It can be overwhelming when you’re trying to heal a serious injury and hold someone else accountable for the harm they caused at the same time. You won’t have to go through this difficult ordeal alone. Our legal team will remain in your corner from start to finish of the process and guide you through each step until the end.
Call the personal injury lawyers of the Law Offices of David L Powell at 479-222-6773 for your free case evaluation today. We represent injured clients in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
A brain injury can result from a range of scenarios. Symptoms typically begin right after the trauma takes place. However, the symptoms of some types of brain injuries might not appear until days or even weeks later.
A mild brain injury could require some medical intervention but likely needs mostly rest and time to heal. Many people regain cognitive abilities when they recover and don’t experience complications. A severe brain injury will likely need emergency medical care and ongoing treatment. The victim could experience complications and suffer permanent effects from the injury.
There are two main types of brain injuries.
Multiple contributing factors can cause a non-traumatic brain injury, including:
Physical trauma to the head or brain doesn’t cause a non-traumatic brain injury. Something internal and nonviolent is often the reason for the injury. The two most common causes of non-traumatic brain injuries are:
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when the body or head suffers a violent jolt or blow. A penetrating injury could also cause a TBI. For example, shrapnel from a car accident could pierce the skull, damaging the brain.
A person could suffer one of the multiple classifications of a TBI. The classification the injury falls under depends on how it happened. These classifications include:
A brain injury can range from mild to severe. The most common symptoms of a traumatic brain injury depend on how the injury occurred and the severity of the physical damage.
A mild TBI happens when the head experiences a blow, jolt, or bump, causing the brain to move around inside the skull. Symptoms might be apparent in the immediate aftermath of the accident or appear days or weeks later. Typically, the damage is only temporary. With prompt and adequate treatment, the injury could heal entirely.
The most common symptoms of a mild TBI include:
A jolt, blow, or bump to the head or penetrating injury can cause a severe traumatic brain injury. Symptoms can start within a couple of hours of the injury or appear days after. The cells, tissue, and nerves in the brain might suffer permanent damage resulting in long-term effects. Many people recover with necessary and consistent treatment. However, others develop a disability or suffer lifelong complications.
The most common symptoms of a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury include:
Children often exhibit TBI symptoms that can differ from the symptoms adults experience. Some kids can’t communicate how they feel and might not understand what’s happening to them. It’s critical to look for common signs of a TBI in young children, such as:
A doctor can examine someone after an accident to diagnose a brain injury. It might require a CT scan to determine the site of the injury and the severity of the damage. Imaging tests can also uncover brain swelling, bleeding, and other complications. You must go to the hospital immediately after suffering an injury to the head to begin treatment.
A brain injury can result from various circumstances. At the Law Offices of David L Powell, our brain injury attorneys in Fort Smith, AR, have experience holding people liable for causing brain injuries in incidents such as:
If your brain injury happened due to someone else’s negligence, reach out to us to learn about your available legal options. We can investigate the accident and gather evidence to prove fault, and try to resolve your case favorably.
You could file an insurance claim or lawsuit to pursue the money owed to you for your injury. The compensation you receive might compensate you for a range of past and future losses, including:
You could also recover punitive damages. However, this form of compensation is only available in a lawsuit. You must prove the defendant is liable for compensation for your losses and, through clear and convincing evidence, that one or both of the aggravating factors below existed when you sustained the injury:
In Arkansas, you must file your lawsuit during the three-year period established by the statute of limitations to hold someone responsible for an injury. That means you have three years from the date of the accident to initiate the lawsuit in court. If the statutory period expires before you file, you will likely lose your right to seek compensation for your losses through the court.
At the Law Offices of David L Powell, our Farmington brain injury attorneys are ready to fight for the justice you deserve. We believe in helping accident victims stand up to negligent parties and hold them accountable for the harm they cause.
We serve clients in our offices in these cities:
If someone’s negligence caused your brain injury in an accident, do not hesitate to call the Law Offices of David L Powell at 479-222-6773 for your free case evaluation.
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