Chicago Brain Injury Attorneys

Respected Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers Helping Victims of Brain Injuries

Certain types of catastrophic injuries can have profound and long-lasting effects on a person's life. Many of these injuries, such as broken bones or severe burns, will have effects that are immediately noticeable. However, injuries that affect the brain may not make their effects known until some time has passed. Symptoms of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may not appear until days or weeks after an accident, but they can still be debilitating, and they can affect a person's life in many ways. These injuries can occur in car accidents, slip and falls, workplace accidents, and a variety of other situations. Because of the serious nature of traumatic brain injuries, victims will need to make sure they can receive the proper treatment. At Schwartz Jambois, our attorneys can help ensure that people who have suffered TBIs will be able to receive compensation that will address their medical expenses, other financial losses, and the ways they and their families have been personally affected.

Short-Term Effects of Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries may have some symptoms that are immediately noticeable or appear within the first few days after an accident. These symptoms can affect a person's ability to function and perform day-to-day activities. Emergency medical treatment may be needed, and certain forms of care may help treat symptoms, such as rest or medications. Some common short-term issues that may occur after a TBI include:

• Physical challenges: Depending on the severity of the injury, a person may experience painful headaches, fatigue, dizziness, or difficulties with balance and coordination. They may also have difficulty sleeping, or they may sleep for longer periods and have trouble waking up.
• Sensory concerns: A brain injury may cause a person to experience ringing in the ears, blurred or double vision, or sensitivity to bright lights or loud sounds.
• Cognitive issues: Victims may experience short-term memory loss, confusion, or disorientation.
• Emotional issues: Anxiety, depression, mood swings, and difficulty regulating emotions are common concerns that affect brain injury victims in the immediate aftermath of an accident.
  

Long-Term Effects of Brain Injuries

While the symptoms of mild traumatic brain injuries may clear up within a few weeks, moderate or severe brain injuries may continue to affect a person for months or years. The long-term effects of a brain injury can be both physically and emotionally challenging. These symptoms may include:

• Cognitive impairments: A person may have ongoing memory problems and struggle to recall important information. They may also experience language processing issues that may affect their ability to form words, understand spoken or written language, or carry out instructions. They may face ongoing issues with their attention span, reasoning abilities, and planning and multitasking.
• Physical disabilities: A brain injury can lead to significant physical limitations that may include weakness or numbness in different parts of the body, loss of bodily coordination, difficulty with fine motor skills, muscle spasms, or seizures.
• Sensory disorders: A person may struggle to process sensory information, making it difficult to perform daily tasks. They may have extreme sensitivity to light or sound, or they may experience vision or hearing impairments.
• Mood disorders and emotional issues: Many people with brain injuries experience mood swings and struggle to regulate their emotions. They may have problems controlling their anger or sadness, and they may experience personality changes or post-traumatic distress disorder (PTSD). These issues may lead them to avoid situations that remind them of their accident, and they may experience severe depression, anxiety, or social withdrawal.

Compensation for Brain Injury Victims

Brain injuries can cause substantial financial burdens and personal issues for victims and their families. To address these concerns, victims may be able to take action to recover compensation from the responsible people or parties. This compensation may address:

• Medical expenses: A person may be reimbursed for past medical bills and receive compensation that will address ongoing medical treatment related to a brain injury.
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity: If a brain injury has caused a person to miss work, or if they have experienced issues that limit their ability to earn a living in the future, they may be compensated for these economic losses.
• Pain and suffering: Brain injuries often result in intense physical pain, emotional distress, and a diminished quality of life. Compensation may address these non-economic damages.

Contact Our Illinois Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys

If you have suffered a brain injury in a car accident, while visiting someone else's property, because of a defective product, or because of medical negligence, Schwartz Jambois can help you take the necessary steps to recover financial compensation that will fully address the damages you have suffered. Our lawyers understand the ways these injuries can affect you and your family, and we are dedicated to making sure you will have the resources you need to make a full recovery. Contact us at 312-782-2525 to set up a free consultation today.