Bloomfield Hills Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney Pursues Compensation for Clients
Experienced Michigan firm provides legal support for catastrophic injuries victims
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually, and 50,000 of those injuries are fatal. As many as 90,000 people experience long-term disability following a blow to the head. These victims often require extensive and expensive medical treatment and might need costly daily care for the rest of their lives. At The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm, P.C. in Bloomfield Hills, our Michigan firm helps traumatic brain injury victims get compensation when they’ve been hurt due to another party’s negligent actions.
What are the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries?
Motor vehicle accidents and falls are the leading causes of fatal brain injuries, according to data from the CDC. When it comes to non-fatal traumatic brain injuries, statistics show:
- 35 percent are from falls
- 17 percent are due to motor vehicle crashes
- 17 percent result from high-impact sports or other activities where blows to the head can occur
Additional causes of traumatic brain injuries can include defective products and violence. However you suffered your TBI, if it was due to someone else’s carelessness or intentional misconduct, our personal injury law firm will fight hard to secure appropriate compensation for you.
What are the different types of brain injuries?
Different types of brain injuries include blood clots, bruising in brain tissue, hemorrhaging or bleeding in the brain, hydrocephalus from hemorrhages, ischemia or decreased blood flow to the brain, nerve fiber damage and other serious injuries. If the force of the trauma caused a skull fracture, arteries, nerves, sinuses and other areas can be damaged. We can’t take away the physical effects, but our law firm may be able to get you payment to address the consequences resulting from your TBI.
What are the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries?
Some of the common symptoms of traumatic brain injuries include the following:
- Persistent headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Loss of consciousness
- Dilated pupils
- Clear fluid draining from ears or nose
- Convulsions or seizures
- Profound confusion
- Coma
If you or a loved one has been in an accident and are experiencing symptoms of traumatic brain injury, get medical help right away. If your injury was due to another party’s negligence, we’ll explain what payment you might recover in a personal injury lawsuit.
What is the process for a brain injury lawsuit?
In a brain injury lawsuit, you will need to present evidence that proves the party you are suing was at fault. Attorney Joseph Dedvukaj can help you by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and taking other steps to determine liability. In a successful TBI claim, you collect damages or a settlement to compensate you for:
- Medical expenses including doctor bills, rehabilitation costs and more
- Lost income if you can’t work while recuperating or can never work again
- Pain and suffering for physical discomfort, along with emotional trauma
In some cases, if the injured person is unable to file a legal claim themselves, their spouse, parent, child or personal representative may be able to file. Be aware that in Michigan, a statute of limitations gives you three years from the date of the injury or the date you became aware of your TBI to bring a claim. There are some exceptions to this deadline that might apply.
Contact a traumatic brain injury attorney in Michigan to learn your legal options
The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm, P.C. in Bloomfield Hills pursues compensation for clients in Michigan who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. To schedule a free consultation, call our firm at 248-352-2110 or contact us online.
