St. Louis Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

Following a significant accident, victims may be left with either brain or spinal cord trauma, leaving them partially or completely paralyzed. These injuries are long-lasting or, in some cases, permanent. When serious trauma is involved after an accident, you deserve an experienced catastrophic injury attorney ready to fight for your case and deliver the compensation you need to help you recover.

If you or someone you care about has suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of another party or entity’s negligence, it’s time to seek skilled legal guidance. An experienced St. Louis traumatic brain injury lawyer at Zevan Murphy, LLC can leverage their experience and reputation in the legal community to advocate for the best possible outcome for your case.

Brain/Spinal Cord Injury Effects

Brain or spinal cord injuries occur when patients suffer a sudden, traumatic blow to the head or body. Brain and spinal cord injuries are extremely serious, with limited treatment options and lengthy recovery paths. Aside from intense physical pain, these injuries can leave lasting effects and put victims at higher risk for diseases such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other brain disorders.

Common Causes of Brain or Spinal Cord Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries can happen in almost any type of accident, including:

Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents
Slipping and falling on uneven, wet, or cluttered surfaces
Gunshot or knife wounds
Recreational and sporting injuries

No two brain or spinal cord injuries are alike, but traumatic injuries like these are virtually guaranteed to directly affect the trajectory of your life. Consult with our seasoned traumatic brain injury attorneys in St. Louis today.

Navigating Your Post-Injury Life

Suffering a traumatic brain injury is likely to be life-altering, and navigating what comes next can be as emotionally challenging as it is physically and financially.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

CDC reports that those who survive moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) tend to face a lifetime of difficulties ahead. Consider the following statistics:

About 22 percent of victims fail to survive the first five years post-accident
Another 30 percent experience a worsening of their condition over this five-year period
About 22 percent of victims see neither improvement nor a decline in their condition, and about 26 percent show some improvement

The Related Costs

The financial cost of living with a TBI can be difficult to overstate, and this does not speak to the emotional devastation that accompanies an injury of this magnitude. Because personality is a direct reflection of the brain, TBIs are associated with an altered sense of self that can be permanently scarring.

It is also important to mention the toll that a TBI can have on a victim’s loved ones and family members who are called upon to offer support. The immensity of such injuries can have a crippling effect on everyone involved.

PTSD-Like Symptoms

Many who suffer TBIs experience PTSD-like symptoms that can be very difficult to move beyond in life. Prime examples include all the following:

Increased anxiety, which can include panic attacks
Difficulty concentrating
A loss of interest in activities that were once pleasurable
Sleep disturbances that may include night terrors
Terrifying flashbacks of the accident that caused the TBI
Difficulty regulating mood, which can lead to severe mood swings
A tendency to self-isolate or to push others away, which can amplify the challenges that the victim’s support group experiences

You may need physical modifications to your home and car. You could also require home health care, or need to relocate to a residential facility. Our TBI lawyers in St. Louis have the resources to help you seek full compensation and recover from your injury.

Calculating Your Losses

In the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury, you can expect immense losses that include each of the following:

Medical costs, which are almost certain to be ongoing and may never end, depending on the severity of the injury
Lost income, which could mean a loss in earning potential, and can carry a significant emotional weight in addition to its financial impact
The immense physical pain you endure, as well as the emotional turmoil you suffer as a result of having your life derailed by someone else’s negligence

Our traumatic brain injury lawyers in St. Louis can help you seek compensation to cover both your short-term and long-term losses.

Don’t Wait—Act With Our St. Louis Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys

If you have been wrongfully injured as a result of a traumatic brain injury, contact a St. Louis traumatic brain injury lawyer right away.

When you are dealing with an injury, you need not only zealous legal advocates but also compassionate support to aid in your recovery. We can help you file a claim and pursue the compensation you deserve.

    
 
 
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