San Jose Brain Injury Attorney

Explaining Traumatic Brain Injuries

In excess of one million people suffer brain injuries each year. Approximately 5% of those injuries result in fatality. These injuries are generally the result of an impact to the head from a car collision or truck accident, slip and fall, an inhalation injury (toxic exposure) or a pedestrian accident.  In the case of a closed head injury, brain trauma may not be immediately apparent, but will become more obvious over time as symptoms begin to become evident.  If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, first seek medical attention.  Then find a San Jose personal injury attorney with a long proven history of successfully representing individuals harmed through the negligence of another.

Experienced San Jose Brain Injury Lawyer

Most mild brain injuries will heal when treated properly. Even some traumatic brain injuries, given the proper treatment, may heal over time. For many individuals, however, this kind of injury will leave some impairment, which can actually worsen over time. The brain controls the functioning of the entire body, from maintaining balance while sitting, turning or walking to grasping and holding objects, tasting and breathing. 

A blow or other injury such as anesthesia overdose, or inhalation of a toxic substance may injure one or many control centers. In some cases, another area of the brain is able to take over the control from the injured area. When the damage is too severe permanent disability and obvious personality change may result.  In such cases a traumatic brain injury lawyer at The Dunnion Law Firm will be able to identify persons or entities which can be held liable for the injury and the costs of present and future medical treatment, therapy, life-care or rehabilitation. Our lawyers take a very aggressive stance in holding negligent parties fully responsible.  We use experts to evaluate all aspects of a client's life and the totality of the losses involved, including enjoyment of life.  here possible, we demand the payment of punitive damages also.

Contact a San Jose traumatic brain injury attorney at The Dunnion Law Firm to ensure that you, as a brain injury victim, receive the maximum possible compensation.