The effectsof a traumatic brain injurycan be devastating forbothvictims and their families.While family and friends can help you with childcare, household chores, and transportation to yourdoctor’sappointments, nothing can reverse the damage done byyouraccident.If someone else was liable for your injuries, our brain injury attorneys can help you pursue compensation for your losses.AtHarris Personal Injury Lawyers, we have decades of collective experience representing victims of traumatic brain injuries. Throughout the years, we have recovered more than $300 million in settlements and trial verdicts, a substantial portion of which was in cases involving catastrophic brain injuries.
Types of Brain Injury Claims Our Berkeley Personal Injury Attorneys Handle
At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, our team has the experience necessary to help our clients navigate claims involving:
- Car accidents
- Slip and falls
- Assaults
- Sporting accidents
- Other types of cases resulting in traumatic braininjuries
When to Seek Treatment for Your Brain Injury
The danger ofbrain injuriesis that many symptoms may not present until after your accident. These symptoms can be serious and even life-threatening. Common symptoms include:
- Persistent headaches
- Loss of consciousness
- Confusion and disorientation
- Nausea or vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Ringing of the ears
- Mood swings
- Depression and anxiety
- Disrupted sleeppatterns
The severity of your symptoms will likely depend on the seriousness of the trauma you sustained in the accident. Some symptoms may not manifest for days or even weeks, so any symptoms – no matter how minor – warrant immediate medical attention.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire A Brain Injury Lawyer?
Whenyou’rejuggling medical bills and other costs, the thought of paying for legal representation may be completely overwhelming.Many clients delayconsulting a lawyer for fear of being unable to foot the bills.However, at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we offer free consultations and handle our brain injury claims on a contingency fee basis. This means that if wedon’tsettle or win your case, you will not pay any fees – and the fees and costs you pay will come out of your settlement.
Compensation for Brain Injuries
Ourteam can assist youin seeking compensation for physical, emotional,and financialdamagesstemming from a brain injury. These damages are referred to as “compensatory damages” and include compensation for the following losses, among others:
- Past, current,and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced future earning potential
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disfigurement or disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
Call Our Berkeley Brain Injury Attorneys Today!
If you or a loved one have suffereda serious brain injurydue to another person’s negligence or intentional, reckless actions, reach out tous. Wecan answer your questions, explain your legal rights, and walk you through the steps needed to present your claim to an insurance adjuster or, if necessary, in court.If you are unable to come to our office for an initial free consultation, we will come to you. Call our 24-hour phone line at 1-800-GO-HARRIS orsend us a messageto schedule a complimentary case review.