Personal inury Defense

Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer and Personal Injury Attorney serving North Carolina

The brain is considered by many to be the most important part of the human body. Although it is true that other organs are also vital for life (such as the heart), the brain is the organ that contains what we remember, what we think, our personality, and the equilibrium of our senses. The brain is the computer or the nerve center of the body. When the brain gets damaged, many bodily functions can get severely affected negatively. The cerebellum is the rear part of the brain that controls the equilibrium and balance of the human body. For instance, if someone's cerebellum becomes damaged, they may have problems standing up straight, catching a ball, or even holding a spoon. The cerebral cortex is what stores the memories that we have, and when that gets damaged, many memories can be forgotten. We may forget how to perform certain tasks or even who certain people are. The medulla oblongata is what controls breathing and the beating of the heart. If that section is damaged, many of our most fundamental bodily functions such as breathing are severely affected.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can range from a mild impairment to those that are catastrophic in nature. Frequently, those who have incurred a brain injury may not immediately exhibit cognitive impairment or visible injuries. As a result, it is extremely important to consult a physician as soon as possible if one believes that he or she may have suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Those who have incurred catastrophic brain injuries will generally spend a lifetime with significant problems and frequently require acute treatment. Those with milder brain injuries my go receive little or no treatment. Symptoms include headache, decrease of cognitive ability, difficulty in concentrating as well as many other symptoms such as loss of memory.
Due to the complexity of the brain and the difficulty of diagnosing brain injuries, it is not uncommon for injuries to the brain to go undiagnosed. This is particularly true in an emergency room setting.

Those who are suffering from traumatic brain injuries should seek highly qualified physicians to treat their medical conditions as well as experienced attorneys to assist in obtaining compensation for the injuries.
Brain injuries and cerebral surgeries are some of the most expensive operations out there today. These operations frequently wipe people out financially. If one suffers a traumatic brain injury as the result of someone else's negligence or even intentional wrongdoing, that person needs to be properly compensated and paid.

Kate and Patrick get into an argument at work. The very next day when Kate is leaving work, Patrick attacks Kate. Patrick is immediately wrestled to the ground and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious bodily injury. However, Kate has now suffered a traumatic brain injury. When she wakes up in the hospital, she has difficulty remembering what has happened in the last few weeks. She has difficulty standing up and eating on her own. Her injuries and damages are due to Patrick's intentional and malicious conduct. Due to her brain injuries, Kate is laid off at work. With no money, Kate consults an attorney and decides to file suit against Patrick for assault and battery. Kate may be eligible for both compensatory and punitive damages.

Conveniently located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina near UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital and Duke University hospital, Everett Law Firm, P.A. is uniquely qualified to assist those who are suffering from traumatic brain injuries. Our attorneys can provide you with the individual attention and excellent representation to ensure that your interests are protected.

Free personal injury legal consultations are available.
The attorneys and lawyers at Everett Law Firm, P.A. understands the issues of traumatic brain injury in North Carolina.  Please feel free to email us or call our Chapel Hill law office, conveniently located in Chapel Hill, to discuss your traumatic brain injury case. Our toll free phone number is (800) 942-8048.