BRAIN INJURY

Brain injury occurs when the brain is injured by a sudden force or trauma.  Frequently, the brain is driven into the side of the skull by a sudden blow, or by the force of shaking or “whiplash”.  In either case, the brain can suffer bruising and swelling and in some cases the impact will be sufficient to tear blood vessels in the brain, causing intracranial bleeding.

If the trauma results in damage to the skull itself, for instance such as cracking or breaking the skull, the trauma is considered a penetrating head injury.  More difficult to diagnose, however, are closed head injuries, in which the brain is injured but there is no damage to the skull itself.

Every fifteen seconds someone suffers a brain injury.  Generally, the brain injury is often a result of a vehicle crash, a fall or a sports injury.  The impact of a brain injury on someone’s life can be devastating.  Brain injury can cause serious, life-threatening events and can result in permanent irreversible damage to the brain.  It can lead to paralysis, seizures, blindness, memory loss, impaired communication skills and many other disabilities.  Brain injuries can have a profound effect on the quality of life, including inability to work, inability to interact socially and within the family, loss of normal body skills, and normal body functions.

Although a brain injury can be devastating, an attorney who handles brain injuries can help lessen the strain of that injury by recovering damages the brain injury patient is entitled to receive.

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury call Randy Reichard or Gregg Groves at 417-866-7777 or toll free 1-800-879-2370, or fill out the information on the contact us page. 

The initial consultation for a brain injury is free of charge and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds, although the client may be responsible of the costs and expenses.  In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before a certain time, known as the statute of limitations, so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.