TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines a traumatic brain injury as an injury that occurs when a sudden physical assault on the head causes damage to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by a variety of accidents, including those involving cars, trucks, trains and motorcycles. These accidents may also cause additional head injuries, and injuries to the back, neck and spinal cord.

Recovery from a traumatic brain injury is often a lifelong process of adjustments and accommodations for the injured individual and his or her family. Based on our years of experience in personal injury cases of all kinds, we have come to recognize the heartbreaking physical, cognitive, social and vocational changes that brain damage can cause. Each case and every individual's symptoms are different, but we have the experience it takes to show the extent of a brain injury's devastating effects. With the strategic use of economic, vocational and medical experts, we can effectively demonstrate the extent of any brain injury.

Appropriate treatment of a brain injury can involve diagnostic testing, drugs, surgery and rehabilitation. Rehabilitation, a critical aspect of optimal recovery, is often prohibitively expensive. For catastrophic brain injuries, an extensive team of caregivers may be necessary. In most cases, the lives of the injured individual's family are completely disrupted because they must focus their energies on securing proper medical care for their loved one.

If you or a loved one has experienced a brain injury as result of an accident, medical treatment or any other type of negligence, you should contact an experienced Illinois personal injury attorney as soon as possible. At Briones, Harvey & Trevino, of Homewood, IL, we have the skill, resources and proven record of obtaining the compensation our clients deserve. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you. We serve the communities of Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Chicago Heights, Matteson, Markham, South Holland, Harvey as well as Cook, Will, Kankakee, Lake and Du Page counties and the entire state of Illinois.