A brain injury, sometimes called a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a result of a force striking the head and causing direct physical damage to the brain. (This is different than brain damage caused by toxins like lead paint, or a chemical reaction to a dangerous drug.)
The skull doesn't need to fracture or break open for the brain to sustain a traumatic injury, such as a concussion caused by a fall down. Injuries in which the integrity of the skull is compromised are referred to as open-head injuries. These are usually the result of extreme force such as a motorcycle accident.
Brain injuries affect the rest of the victim's life. Victims may lose the ability to support themselves or live independently. That's what makes justice so important in these cases.
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, our firm can help you seek justice. Attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin can work with medical experts like neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuropsychologists to determine the extent of a client's impairment. A brain injury attorney with our firm can use vast resources to help clients secure the maximum compensation to which they are entitled.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1.4 million people nationwide suffer a TBI each year. Of those, 50,000 people die, 235,000 are hospitalized, and 1.1 million are treated and released from an emergency department. Falls and auto accidents are among the leading causes of brain injury.
If you or a loved one has suffered brain injury, contact the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities throughout Oklahoma. An experienced brain injury lawyer can assist you or your loved one. Call 800-980-9205 for your free personal injury consultation today. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.
