Riverside Brain Injury Attorney

Simply stated, there is no such thing as a minor brain injury. If you have suffered this consequence in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation that pays you for all of your damages, (but you will almost certainly need to fight for every dollar you deserve).

The Riverside brain injury lawyers at Heiting & Irwin have been fighting for the rights of our clients for five decades. Our brain injury (and doctors we consult and refer to) attorneys are recognized in their field, and we have earned respect from clients and our fellow lawyers, who send us new cases. We will handle your brain injury case in a compassionate manner, taking the time to listen and learn what is important for you before we fight for your full compensation.

Heiting & Irwin is located downtown Riverside, California. Call us today at (951) 682-6400 to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your brain injury case.

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Brain Injuries from an Accident

A brain injury can be one of the most devastating consequences of an accident. The brain is perhaps the most delicate part of the body, and it cannot heal itself when it has been damaged. Many people who suffer a brain injury will have lasting effects, and some may never be the same for the rest of their lives. Even if you have sustained a simple concussion, there is still a chance that you will experience persistent symptoms for a period of time, sometimes even permanently.

A brain injury in an accident can take on many forms. Here are some types of brain injuries that an accident victim can suffer:

• A concussion is a disruption in brain function caused by a blow, jolt, or sudden movement of the head. Concussions can range from minor to severe, and they can lead to post-concussion syndrome.
• A contusion is a bruising of the brain tissue that often occurs due to impact or a jolt. Contusions can cause lasting brain damage when there is heavy bleeding or swelling in the brain (which can destroy brain tissue)
• A diffuse axonal injury happens when there is a tearing of nerve fibers in the brain. This injury results from rapid acceleration and deceleration that causes the brain to move inside the head.
• Penetrating brain injuries occur when an object enters the skull and damages brain tissue.
• A lack of oxygen for any period of time can result in damage to brain tissue
• A coup contrecoup brain injury is when the brain moves back and forth in the head. The brain will be damaged both with the initial movement and when it strikes the skull.
• There are many types of brain injury. We cannot begin to list and describe them all here.

Effects of a Brain Injury

Each brain injury may have a different type of effect on an accident victim. You may experience, for example, some of the following symptoms from a brain injury:

• Memory loss (short or long-term)
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Difficulty concentrating
• Mood swings
• Anxiety and depression
• Loss of movement
• Loss of ability to speak or reason
• Confusion

Any type of brain injury can cause these effects. For example, those who are dealing with post-concussion syndrome may experience headaches and dizziness for an extended period of time. Brain injuries may even take away your ability to work, go to school, learn and certainly strip you of your quality of life.

How to Seek Compensation for a Brain Injury

The first step in seeking compensation for a brain injury is gathering proof of liability: evidence that shows that someone else has a legal obligation to pay for the damages they caused. A brain injury attorney will investigate the accident to collect evidence and to demonstrate that someone was negligent in causing the injury(ies).

How Much Is My Brain Injury Case Worth?

Since your personal injury compensation is tied to the severity of your injuries, it follows that your settlement or award can be worth a lot of money if your injury is severe. At Heiting & Irwin, we work with a variety of professionals, including doctors, life care planners and vocational experts to learn exactly how your injury will affect you for the rest of your life. Juries will be instructed that the party injured by another’s negligence is to be paid for both past and future damages (medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, general damages including pain and suffering), which will increase the value of your case.

Full brain injury compensation would compensate for:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and earning capacity (past and future)
• Pain and suffering (these damages can make up a large part of your compensation, since your injuries may profoundly affect you and take away from the quality of your life)
• Embarrassment and humiliation
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional distress

Contact a Riverside Brain Injury Law Firm

Let our Riverside brain injury lawyers fight for you and your legal right to full compensation for your brain injury when it was caused by someone else. Schedule a free initial consultation with a brain injury attorney by visiting our website at HiLegalGroup.com, or by calling today at (951) 682-6400. If you cannot make the call on your own, have a family member get in touch with one of our lawyers on your behalf.