Los Angeles Brain Injury Attorneys

#1:  The head must make contact with an object for an injury to occur.

False. A brain injury is any rapid linear deceleration or rotation of the head that results in a shearing of brain tissues. The brain moves within the cranial cavity. Even if the outside of the head does not come in contact with another object, brain tissue can impact the interior of the skull. So, a severe whiplash can result in a brain injury.

#2:  If there is no loss of consciousness, there is no injury.

False. The duration of unconsciousness does not correlate to the severity of the injury. For example, young children often experience no loss of consciousness, yet still can suffer a major injury.

#3:  If you feel fine after a minor concussion, you can resume normal activity.

False. There can be a serious injury that manifests itself over time. A brain injury can be an invisible injury. You can’t always show the jury a brain injury like you can show them a broken bone. As your attorneys, we will work to demonstrate how you or a loved one has changed because of the injury.

Often the best indicator of whether a person suffered a traumatic brain injury is the observations of family members, friends and coworkers — not necessarily just the opinion of a doctor.

#4:  If you have a moderate or severe injury, there are many treatment options.

False. No drugs or surgery can reverse what happened. You don’t automatically recover. An injury can take away your mental ability permanently. As your attorneys, we will work to demonstrate the full-extent of your losses.

Spinal cord and brain injuries can result in:

• Headaches
• Memory loss
• Difficulty concentrating
• Feeling unusually tired
• Changes in mood
• Difficulty in finding words
• Blurry vision
• Ringing in ears
• Confusion
• Paralysis or quadriplegia

Contact Bailey & Partners today for a free consultation with an experienced Santa Monica, California, brain injury lawyer. Evening and weekends available by appointment.