Brain Injury

Arnold Law Firm – Brain Injury Malpractice and Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain injuries typically fall into take one of two categories. The most common type of brain injury is known as a Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI, where the brain is injured as a result of physical trauma. The second type involves medical malpractice, where a brain is injured due to the mistake or negligence of a doctor or other health care professional.

In both cases, you may be facing extensive medical bills, months of pain and suffering and years of lost wages. If someone else's negligence caused your injuries, you may be entitled to money damages. A free consultation with the experienced Sacramento, California brain injury lawyers at the Arnold Law Firm can help you understand your legal options. Call us today at 916-924-3100 or contact us online.

As a client of the Arnold Law Firm, you will receive exceptional advocacy in the field of brain injury. The Arnold Law Firm is a sponsor of the California Brain Injury Association , a non-profit organization devoted to brain injury prevention, research and education. Our lawyers have uncommon knowledge and expertise in brain injury law. Understanding the brain and the legal implications of brain injury is not simple. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, you need a lawyer dedicated to brain injury research and litigation.

Medical Malpractice Brain Injury

Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured because a doctor or health professional fails to follow established medical procedures and guidelines. Because the brain is such a delicate and essential part of the human body, brain injury malpractice is not uncommon. In 2008 alone, 11 medical malpractice suits in the field of neurology were settled in California, according to the state medical board. Another 27 malpractice claims were settled in 2008 involving anesthesiology, another common cause of medical malpractice brain injury.

Many malpractice brain injuries involve failure to keep the brain adequately supplied with oxygen. Others involve medication errors and diagnostic failures. Other common causes of medical malpractice brain injury include surgical errors, birth injuries and blood clots.

Brain injury can cause great and lasting uncertainty, as well as unmanageable medical expenses. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to health care negligence, the malpractice brain injury lawyers at the Arnold Law Firm can help you secure the financial compensation you deserve. Call today at 916-924-3100.

Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI

Traumatic brain injury is the result of the brain moving violently inside the skull, and is most commonly caused by automobile accidents and falls. Other leading causes include construction accidents, shaken baby syndrome and defective product accidents. Highly trained attorneys are needed to establish the legal cause of such an injury and the full scope of the injury’s medical and financial consequences.

If you believe you or a loved one may have suffered a traumatic brain injury, call the Sacramento, California traumatic brain injury lawyers at the Arnold Law Firm today at 916-924-310.

Every 21 seconds, a person sustains a traumatic brain injury, according to the Traumatic Brain Injury Services of California . Sadly, among all types of injuries, traumatic brain injures are the most likely to cause death or permanent disability, according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

The financial, emotional and health consequences of traumatic brain injury can last a lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that at least 5.3 million Americans, about 2 percent of the total U.S. population, currently have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform daily living activities as a result of a TBI. In California, approximately 350,000 people live with TBI. The CDC estimates the cost of TBI at about $60 billion in the form of lost wages and medical expenses. Traumatic brain injury can impair thinking, sensation, language and emotions. It can also cause epilepsy and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain disorders.

Even moderate TBI or the possibility of TBI must be taken very seriously. A recent report by the National Academy of Sciences found that symptoms of traumatic brain injury can take years to develop. The report also linked traumatic brain injury with depression, aggressive behavior and neurological symptoms such as memory loss, dizziness and irritability. Unemployment and diminished social relationships also were linked with TBI.

You may be eligible for financial compensation for lost wages, lost pension, medical bills, and pain and suffering. But you need a legal team capable of building a successful case by skillfully documenting an injury and establishing its legal cause. That’s why it is important to call the Arnold Law Firm today at 916-924-3100 if you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury.