Traumatic Brain Injuries

The brain is one of the body’s most precious organs. And when the brain is injured, a person can suffer harm that affects nearly all aspects of life, ranging from thinking and cognition to emotion to movement and more. Indeed, a traumatic brain injury is aptly named; the injury is indeed traumatic, and can have costly repercussions for the affected individual.

At the Owens Law Office, PC, our experienced traumatic brain injury attorneys serving Oklahoma City and surrounding areas are passionate about providing representation to brain injury victims and their families. If a brain injury would not have been sustained but for the actions of another party, our lawyers want to meet with you to discuss your case, and your options for the recovery of monetary damages, today.

How an Accident Can Lead to a Traumatic Brain Injury 

Nearly any type of accident can lead to a traumatic brain injury, commonly referred to as just a TBI. In fact, a TBI can occur as a result of:

• Penetration;
• Blunt trauma;
• Lack of oxygen; or
• Severe shaking.

This means that a person could sustain a TBI when they:

• Fall;
• Are a victim of assault;
• Experience a blow to the head in a sporting accident;
• Are involved in a motor vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian accident; or
• Suffer a near-drowning incident or other suffocation event.

The above list is not inclusive.

The Lasting Effects of a TBI

As stated above, the effects of a TBI on an individual, and on that individual’s family, can be long-lasting. A TBI can affect:

• Consciousness – A person who suffers a TBI may experience a coma, vegetative state, brain death, or what is called a minimally conscious state, where a person is only slightly or partially aware of their environment.
• Physical function – A brain injury can have a huge effect on a person’s physical functions as well, with the Mayo Clinic explaining that TBIs can lead to seizures, hydrocephalus, infections, blood vessel damage, headaches, and vertigo. There may also be cranial nerve damage from a TBI, which could lead to hearing and vision problems, problems swallowing, partial paralysis in the face, and altered sense of taste or/and smell. Sensory problems are also common as well.
• Intellectual abilities – The list of intellectual abilities that could be affected by a TBI is long, with most abilities divided into two major categories: cognitive and executive functioning problems. Within these two broad categories, things like memory, reasoning, learning, planning, and decision making exist.
• Communication, behavior, and emotion – A TBI can also have a profound effect on a person’s ability to control their behavior and emotions, as well as communicate with others. Those who have suffered may develop major personality changes, with angry outbursts, depression, and mood swings becoming more common.

In addition to the above, suffering from a TBI also increases the risk of developing a degenerative brain disease later in life, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.

The Costs of a TBI Are Enormous

The effects on a person’s health and wellbeing listed above are significant, but they are not the only losses that a person who suffers from a TBI may incur. In addition to the above, a person may require at-home care, may be unable to maintain healthy relationships, and may be unable to rejoin the workforce post-TBI. The emotional and financial costs of these things are massive.

You Deserve to Be Compensated 

Referring back to the causes of TBIs listed above, it is easy to see that the accidents on the list are almost all always preventable, and typically occur as the result of negligence of a party involved. When a person’s negligent, or irresponsible, act is the cause of your traumatic brain injury, the negligent party should be liable for the full extent of damages you have suffered. Through motor vehicle accidents claims, premises liability claims, product liability claims, and more, our attorneys can help you to hold the at-fault party liable, prove fault and damages, and ultimately recover the compensation that you deserve.

Call the Owens Law Office, PC Today for a Free Consultation

As you recover from your TBI, our team will work hard to build your case and negotiate a settlement award. We work on a 100 percent contingency fee basis, which means that you neither have to pay upfront fees, nor pay us at all if our work does not yield a compensation award.

To schedule your free consultation with our Oklahoma City traumatic brain injury attorneys today, please call us, or send us a brief message describing your case using the form found on our website.