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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to a person’s brain that usually results from a violent blow or jolt to their head. According to the Center’s for Disease Control, “There were approximately 214,110 TBI-related hospitalizations in 2020 and 69,473 TBI-related deaths in 2021. This represents more than 586 TBI-related hospitalizations and 190 TBI-related deaths per day.” These injuries may result from a fall or some other type of accident.
A TBI can range from very mild to severe. Many of the accidents that lead to a TBI are due to some amount of negligence. This could include drivers that fail to slow down to avoid collisions. It may also include property owners who fail to remove tripping hazards prior to someone falling on their premises. Any person who sustains a traumatic brain injury may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. The New Jersey brain injury attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. are here to help you. We can evaluate the unique facts of your case free of charge and let you know if you have a claim that can be pursued. You can reach out to our office anytime at 800-529-9997.
According to the National Institutes of Health, falls remain one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. Older adults and those with medical conditions are the most at risk. But defects in walkways could also contribute to a fall. For example, an uneven surface, such as a raised crack in a sidewalk, may inadvertently cause someone to fall. There are a number of other common causes of TBIs.
Brain injuries are among the most serious and consequential injuries that a person can endure. They have far-reaching implications for a person’s physical and mental well-being. This is why it is so important that every person and property owner take measures in order to mitigate the risk of accidents that could result in brain injuries. When a brain injury is the result of negligence, there could be several liable parties.
When a person or other entity acts negligently and causes someone to sustain a traumatic brain injury, they could be held liable. Negligence is the failure to exercise a level of care that a reasonable person would under a similar set of circumstances. A person’s actions or omissions could be found negligent. There are several elements that must be demonstrated in any negligence claim.
Proving all four of these elements is crucial for being successful in a negligence claim. There are a number of different entities that could face liability for any accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury. But many of these incidents involve property owners who fail to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe manner. When a property owner has actual or constructive notice that their premises are in an unsafe condition, they must take action.
Brain injuries are not always immediately apparent. In many situations, a person might feel completely fine after a head injury. Or they might feel like they’re okay the day after. But the fact of the matter is that many head injuries can be much more serious than they initially appear. This is why it is so important for any person involved in an accident to seek medical evaluation and care as early as possible. Your healthcare provider can determine if you sustained a TBI through several different methods.
It is important to act as early as possible after being diagnosed with a brain injury. Brain injuries can be treated and improved with medical care. The opposite tends to also be true. Many brain injuries can get worse over time if a person does not seek any kind of medical treatment. In particular, certain traumatic brain injuries make it more likely that a person could develop a neurodegenerative illness such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease.
It can be difficult to know where to begin after sustaining a traumatic brain injury. These injuries can be traumatic for both victims and their families. It is common for accident victims to sustain very serious impairments that impact their ability to work. Many are left with high medical bills. It is important for any person who sustains a brain injury to take certain steps in order to preserve their rights and health.
An attorney can help determine if you have a claim that can be pursued. They can also take steps to ensure that key pieces of evidence are being preserved. There are deadlines that must be followed if a person decides to pursue a legal claim after any accident. Failing to follow these deadlines can result in a permanent forfeiture of rights to pursue a claim. This is one of the reasons it is important to seek legal advice as early as possible.
The New Jersey brain injury attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. understand how difficult it can be to sustain a traumatic brain injury. These injuries impact people physically and mentally and often make it difficult for victims to keep working. Many victims are forced to give up on sports and other hobbies that bring joy to their lives.
If you or someone that you care about has sustained a traumatic brain injury, you may have legal recourse. Our legal team is dedicated to helping accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need. We understand that most of the medical bills and economic impact of treating head injuries will exist well into the future. That is why we do everything in our power to get the highest verdicts and settlements possible for our clients. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 800-529-9997.
I was injured in 2011 and spent nearly 8 years with Ed Gersowitz and Jeff Korek. Their professionalism and care was beyond. The process was long and at times exhausting…
GLK provided excellent services for my lawsuit. I would work with them again and recommend them highly for anyone looking for a law firm that is attentive and responsive to clients’ needs. And they provided great results!
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