Your Washington brain injury lawyer can press your Washington case

Following automobile accidents, the second most common cause of brain injuries are falls, which are the number one cause of brain injuries in older persons. In total, falls account for approximately 1/4 of all traumatic brain injuries, or TBI, in America. As many as three-fourths of such falls occur in the home, but the other 1/4 happen elsewhere, including work, a place of business or on the road. Moreover, more than a third of falls happen simply by tripping or slipping while walking. Yet such falls can be deadly. A knowledgeable Washington brain injury lawyer can help you in obtaining monetary recovery when a brain injury happens in a fall that's because of another's negligence.

Statistics on brain injuries demonstrate that 1.4 million individuals sustain a traumatic brain injury in this nation per year, including many in Washington. From those, about 50,000 individuals succumb, approximately 1.1 million are seen in the ER and released, and approximately 235,000 individuals are placed in a hospital. Taking everyone into account, an estimated 5.3 million individuals in this country have a lengthy or even permanent requirement for living help because of a traumatic brain injury. Such individuals may require a trained Washington brain injury lawyer for assistance.

One of the most important things you can do to guard against brain injury in Washington is to wear a helmet always while riding on a bicycle, a motorcycle or even a scooter or skateboard. A collision involving a bike, scooter, skateboard or motorcycle can lead to serious head injuries which even can prove fatal. If a person has a protective helmet, their chances of escaping a serious head injury are greatly improved. Also keep in mind that an accident while riding a bicycle, scooter or skateboard also can involve a much larger vehicle such as an auto or truck. A relatively inexpensive helmet is a small price to pay to avoid a serious if not deadly head injury which damages the brain.

TBI, or traumatic brain injury, can manifest itself in assorted ways. First, the injury must be examined through evaluations using an MRI, CT or other imaging equipment. These may impart information on moderate to severe TBI, which can be manifested by sensory loss, paralysis, seizures, weakness, lessened muscle control, memory deficiencies and eating, speaking and sleeping disorders. The severe extreme of a TBI includes coma. Insurance providers may dispute that these problems were due to a TBI, but your Washington brain injury attorney can advocate in the legal realm for you and your family members in this situation.

TBI, or traumatic brain injury, can happen in auto and motorcycle accidents, slip and fall mishaps, construction accidents and accidents involving sporting activities. A brain injury also can occur due to harmful drugs, including prescription drugs. Medications can alter the flow of blood to the brain, causing damage to the brain, such as internal hemorrhaging. When you or a family member has sustained a brain injury, alert a experienced Washington brain injury attorney for fast legal assistance.

DISCLAIMER: Jim S. Adler & Associates is not licensed in Washington. Nonetheless, the law firm does work with outside counsel and local counsel to litigate claims for Washington as needed.