San Francisco Brain Damage Attorney

The Effects of Brain Damage

Over 5 million people in the United States are living with the disabilities caused by some type of brain damage.  These traumatic brain injuries can affect a person's ability to work, feed and dress themselves, and do the simple, everyday thing s that make like worth living.  Many people do not know that the force from a whiplash type injury, such as that sustained in a car accident, can cause a concussion with the same lasting injuries as those caused by an impact to the head.  A San Francisco personal injury attorney will help you recover the compensation you need to cover your medical costs, rehabilitation and other expenses if you have sustained brain damage in an accident.

Types of Brain Damage

Life as you know it may be changed in an instant by an impact to your head or brain.  If the injury is what is called mild traumatic, there may be a concussion, which is loss of consciousness for a few moments, and some confusion.  Moderate traumatic brain damage results in a longer period of unconsciousness and confusion, along with difficulties thinking and remembering, and also physical difficulties.  .  The most serious type is extreme traumatic brain damage, and is the most difficult to treat, requiring lengthy hospitalization and rehabilitation you may hardly be able to function at all, with a poor prognosis and quality of life.  The cost for a lifetime of care for one person surviving severe brain damage is estimated at $2 million, possibly higher.  A compassionate lawyer from Pacific Attorney Group can help by providing you with personal service throughout the handling of your case.  We will do our utmost to bring you the type of settlement needed for your financial stability and peace of mind.

If you or a loved one has suffered from traumatic brain damage due to an injury, contact a San Francisco Brain Damage Attorney today to discuss your case.