Broomfield Brain Injury Attorney

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are life-altering events that affect millions of Americans each year. Whether caused by a car accident, a fall, or another form of negligence, the consequences can be devastating—impacting not only the victim but also their loved ones. Navigating the aftermath of a brain injury is challenging, especially when facing mounting medical bills, lost income, and the need for ongoing care.

If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be confused about your legal rights and options for pursuing compensation. Bills can be stacking up while you are out of work, and creditors may be calling for payment on all those associated medical costs. The Broomfield personal injury lawyers at Daniels & Scriven, P.C. are here to protect your rights and pursue compensation from the parties responsible for your losses.

Contact us today at (720) 863-6006 to get started with a free case review.

Why Hire a Broomfield Brain Injury Lawyer?

Brain injury cases are often complex. You might not remember exactly how the accident happened. The insurance company could be trying to minimize your injuries. The at-fault party might be denying responsibility. You need skilled legal advocates for injury victims in your corner who will fight to make things right after the negligence of another has derailed your life.

Daniels & Scriven, P.C. has over 40 years of experience handling complex personal injury cases, including brain injury cases. Damages are a critical component of these types of cases. Insurance companies often fight aggressively to minimize recovery, even while medical bills are mounting.

Our experienced lawyers can ensure that qualified medical providers diagnose your or your loved one’s brain injuries. We will fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve. When the situation calls for it, we can hire experts in neurology, psychiatry, economics, and related fields who can further support your claim and the long-term costs and complications of brain injuries.

Learn more about your legal rights when you call for your free case review.

Brain Injury Overview

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in the United States in 2021 and over 214,000 TBI-related hospitalizations in 2020. At any given point in time, 5.3 million Americans are living with a disability related to a traumatic brain injury.

The brain is one of the most complex organs in our bodies, responsible for regulatory processes, movement, pain management, breathing, and emotional regulation. When any portion of the brain is injured, the effects can be wide-ranging.

In many accidents, victims hit their heads on a hard surface, or the momentum of a traumatic event can cause the skull to crash into the interior of the skull. Brain injuries are generally classified as open-head injuries or closed-head injuries.

Open head injuries mean that something has penetrated the skull, such as broken glass in a car accident. Closed head injuries occur when nothing penetrates the skull, but the brain is injured from the inside, such as hitting your head on the dashboard without a resulting penetrating injury.

Types of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries are further divided into three categories: mild, moderate, and severe. Each category has different implications and treatment options. Healthcare providers use the Glasgow Coma Scale, memory loss, and consciousness level to classify these injuries.

Mild Brain Injuries

Mild brain injuries can still be serious despite their name. They may be indicated by the following symptoms:

• Loss of consciousness for up to 30 minutes
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Problems with balance
• Vomiting or nausea
• Difficulty remembering or paying attention
• Sleep problems
• Blurry vision
• Ringing in the ears
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Confusion
• Fatigue
• Anxiety or irritability

Children who suffer from TBIs may have changes in their eating or sleeping patterns.

Moderate Brain Injuries

Moderate brain injury victims may suffer the symptoms of mild TBI or additional heightened symptoms, such as:

• Loss of consciousness for up to 24 hours
• Seizures or convulsions
• Inability to wake from sleep
• Numbness or weakness in the extremities
• Slurred speech

Severe Brain Injuries

Severe brain injuries can result in any of the symptoms described above, loss of consciousness for more than 24 hours, extensive memory loss, and coma.

If you or a loved one has suffered any of the symptoms listed above, it’s critical that you seek medical attention.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries often occur when there is a sudden jolt or blow to the head due to:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bike accidents
• Slips and falls
• Acts of violence
• Workplace accidents

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident that someone else’s negligence caused, contact our Broomfield car accident attorneys today. We can determine if you have legal grounds to file a claim for compensation.

Common Complications of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can cause significant complications and short- and long-term health problems. Many brain injury victims require rehabilitation services and therapy to help manage their condition. When brain injuries occur during childhood, they can disrupt a child’s development.

Some brain injuries cause significant complications, including regression. Victims may need help with basic activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding themselves. They may suffer mobility issues and require assistance with standing, walking, and sitting.

Loved ones may have to leave their jobs to provide round-the-clock care to victims. Some victims never reclaim their former lives or have altered personalities. Some victims have fractured memories, and their relationships with loved ones are never the same.

In some situations, full recovery is not possible. However, there may be options for long-term care and treatment that can improve the victim’s quality of life. However, these treatments may be expensive. A brain injury claim can help you seek compensation to ease this financial burden. You may be able to recover compensation for:

• Medical bills you have already incurred
• Ongoing medical expenses and nursing services
• Future medical expenses
• Psychological counseling
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Replacement services
• Pain and suffering
• Lost enjoyment of life
• Mental anguish and emotional distress

Let our dedicated legal team fight to hold negligent parties responsible for the harm they’ve caused.

Take Swift Legal Action and Call Today

Colorado limits the time you have to file a personal injury claim. Protect your rights by calling Daniels & Scriven, P.C., for a free consultation. With more than 40 years of experience handling personal injury cases, we have developed a robust understanding of how brain injuries affect victims and their families.

Contact our Broomfield law office today at (720) 863-6006 for a free case review.