Traumatic Brain Injuries

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Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys In New Jersey

Brain injuries can occur in several ways, and their effects can be long-lasting. At Krivitzky, Springer & Feldman, our brain injury lawyers understand how these types of life-altering injuries can have devastating consequences for injured victims and their families. We’re dedicated to helping you get the care and treatment you need and the maximum compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages.

Causes of Brain Injury

According to the Brain Trauma Foundation, more than 80,000 people suffer permanent disability from traumatic brain injuries each year. These types of damages can occur in many different scenarios; they’re most often caused by motorcycle collisions, slip and falls, sports and biking accidents, colliding with or being hit by an object, and medical malpractice, such as complications during childbirth.

Types of Brain Injuries

There are four main types of brain injuries, including:

Concussion — Depending on the circumstances, concussions can range from minor to severe. They may occur when the head is shaken or hit, and even when someone suffers from whiplash in a car accident. Multiple concussions can lead to permanent injury, especially when another concussion is sustained before a previous one heals. Symptoms include headache, trouble concentrating, mood changes, memory loss, depression, and confusion.

Brain contusion — Bruised brain tissue is typically caused by the leaking and bursting of small blood vessels, which can cause all kinds of issues in the brain and elsewhere in the body. Contusions are usually due to an impact to the head, such as those sustained in car crashes and sports accidents.

In cases where the brain is shaken and collides with the opposing sides of the skull, contusions can be severe and lead to swelling of the brain, which causes permanent damage. A victim who suffers injuries on the brain may become sleepy, agitated, or unconscious.

Penetrating injury — When an object pierces the skull, or cranial fragments contact the brain, they can cause traumatic brain injury, permanent disability, or death.

Anoxic injury — This type of injury occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen. Common causes of anoxic brain injury include the umbilical cord being wrapped around a baby’s neck during childbirth, carbon monoxide poisoning, or trauma sustained in an accident. When your brain isn’t getting enough oxygen, brain cells can die in just a few minutes, leading to permanent damage and injury.

The Long-Term Impact of Brain Injury

Regardless of how it occurred, moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have serious long-term effects, including:

  • Migraines and chronic headaches
  • Nausea, dizziness, or vertigo
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Memory loss
  • Fatigue
  • Seizures
  • Visual impairment
  • Psychological conditions, such as depression and anxiety
  • Mood and personality changes
  • Anger and aggression
  • Permanent impairment of cognitive and motor skills
  • A greater risk of suffering from brain diseases, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s

Our Jersey City brain injury lawyers understand the lasting repercussions of these conditions — victims may be unable to work or go to school, perform daily tasks, and enjoy the things they used to.

What to Do If You or A Loved One Has A TBI In New Jersey

Symptoms of brain injuries may not show up right away, so it’s essential to seek medical attention immediately, even if you believe you’re not seriously hurt. Additional signs or symptoms may develop in the days, weeks, and months following a head injury. Brain injuries are complex and often require extensive testing, including CT scans, MRIs, and other diagnostic tests.

Getting proper medical care can help prevent serious complications, so it’s important to see your doctor or specialist for follow-up appointments as well. If you or a loved one were hurt in an accident, it’s also vital to contact a brain injury lawyer as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.  

Why Choose Us?

Our brain injury attorneys at Krivitzky, Springer & Feldman are familiar with the science behind brain injuries and conditions. TBIs often require ongoing care, rehabilitation, and therapy, which can add up quickly, not to mention the daily challenges and setbacks victims of brain injury often face. Our skilled, compassionate brain injury attorneys know how to accurately value your claim and handle all aspects of your case so you can focus on healing. We work on a contingency basis, which means you won’t owe attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Contact Our Brain Injury Lawyers to Schedule A Free Consultation

At Krivitzky, Springer & Feldman, our brain injury attorneys are dedicated to helping victims get the fair recovery they deserve so they can move on with their lives. To schedule a free consultation or ask questions, contact us online or call us at 201-798-2711 in Jersey City.  You can also use the chat feature on our website to speak with someone right away. We serve clients in Kinnelon, Vernon, West Milford, Jefferson, and throughout the state of New Jersey.

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