Traumatic Brain Injuries

Personal Injury Lawyer in Orange County

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem in the United States. The CDC reports that each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to a large number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. According to recent data, on average 1.7 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries every year in the United States. (CDC)

A traumatic brain injury is caused by a direct blow, or a jolt to the head, or it is caused when an object penetrates the head, thus disrupting the normal function of the brain. While traumatic brain injuries can range from mild to severe, more serious cases can lead to severe unconsciousness, amnesia and death. This type of injury can be one of the most serious injuries a person can sustain as a result of someone else's negligence. A person's life will be drastically altered if he or she suffers a traumatic brain injury or permanent brain damage as a result of a car accident or some other type of accident.

Types of Brain Injury Accidents

The most common causes of brain injuries in Orange County include auto accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, and motorcycle accidents, with construction accidents frequently involving falls from heights. Scott D. Hughes understands that there are different classifications of brain injury based on the damage sustained, and there are a range of brain injuries including: concussions, brain hemorrhage, skull fractures or blunt force trauma to the brain.

Striking the head during a car accident or in a work-related accident can also result in what's known as a closed head injury. People who were employed and suffered this type of injury while on the job may want to consult with an experienced brain injury lawyer to see about filing a workers' compensation claim with their employer's insurance carrier.

By far the most common type of brain injury, which can be the least serious, is a concussion. According to attorney Scott D. Hughes, nearly two-thirds of all brain injuries result in at least some degree of concussion. While some concussions can be mild and not serious, their severity can vary just as with any other injury. Most concussions don't require extended medical treatment; however, the more serious concussions can result in the victim lapsing into a coma; medical malpractice can also result in brain injury.

If you or a loved one has suffered from an injury due to a doctor's negligence, you should contact Scott Hughes to explore the possibility of filing a claim for compensation to cover your losses such as loss of earned income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and any other financial losses associated with the accident.

Damages and Future Treatment for Brain Injury Accident Claims

Serious brain injuries can lead to permanent disabilities and can include spinal cord injuries and wrongful death. Due to the fact that severe brain injuries can affect the simplest tasks of day-to-day living, it's important to have an experienced brain injury lawyer such as Scott D. Hughes on your side. Scott Hughes has explained numerous times that the expenses that come from dealing with serious brain injury can be anywhere from $500,000 to $2 million dollars.

Personal Injury lawyer Scott Hughes is experienced in helping victims of all types of personal injury cases, such as slip and falls, and he can assist victims involved in construction accidents. 

If you've recently been involved in an accident that has resulted in brain injury or any other type of injury, contact attorney Scott Hughes to schedule your free consultation.