South Bend
Brain Injury
ATTORNEY

DELVENTHAL LAW

The brain is central to most human activity. Unsurprisingly, any injury to this vital organ can turn your life upside down. Brain injury victims often cannot walk, talk, or maintain relationships like they used to.

Our South Bend brain injury lawyer can help anyone hurt in a car crash or other accident. Brain injury symptoms may be delayed, but once you notice them, they can permanently impair your ability to take care of yourself or work. Contact Delventhal Law Office to schedule a free consultation. Our firm has built a reputation for passionate advocacy on behalf of accident victims, and we bring the same passion on behalf of our brain injury clients.

Main Causes of Brain Injuries

Most brain injuries are traumatic in nature, meaning an outside force has led to injury. Any hard contact with the skull can shake the brain, causing it to become injured when it rubs against the inside of the skull. Our clients develop bruises or hematomas in the brain.

Even hard shaking can lead to brain injuries, especially to axons. A diffuse axonal injury is a serious brain injury caused by injury to the white matter.

Some brain injuries are immediately life-threatening. Bleeding inside the brain threatens to cut off circulation and could lead to death. A “thunderclap” headache is a sign you need immediate medical help.

Some injuries are anoxic, meaning they are caused by a lack of oxygen. Someone who almost drowns in a swimming pool could suffer an anoxic brain injury if they cannot breathe for several minutes. Without oxygen, brain cells will die, but they do not regenerate.

Our clients suffer brain injuries in various accidents:

• Car crashes. A rear-end collision can lead to whiplash and a concussion, while a rollover might cause direct injury to the skull.
• Slip and falls. Someone who falls can strike their head on the ground, suffering a brain injury.
• Defective products. A damaged product can explode in a person’s face or cause them to lose their balance and fall.
• Sports injuries. Direct impact is common in soccer, football, wrestling, and other sports.
• Attacks. A criminal might violently punch or shoot you, leading to brain injury.

Brain Injury Symptoms

Symptoms manifest in different ways for different people. However, you could suffer a brain injury if you notice any of the following after an accident:

• Loss of consciousness
• Ringing in the ears
• Headache
• Difficulty speaking
• Blurred or double vision
• Memory loss
• Disturbed sleep patterns
• Concentration problems
• Dizziness or loss of balance

Symptoms might resolve in a few months for mild brain injuries. The brain can heal, and you can return to work within a month or so.

More serious injuries often lead to lasting disabilities. Someone with a moderate brain injury could still struggle with physical or mental disabilities years later. Many victims of serious brain injuries require physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and assistive devices like wheelchairs or crutches.

Do not overlook any brain injury symptoms. Prompt care can accelerate brain healing. Medical records are also central pieces of evidence when bringing a legal claim.

Personal Injury Settlements for Brain Injuries

Our firm helps those dealing with brain injuries by negotiating a settlement with the person at fault for your injury. We might seek compensation from:

• Negligent drivers
• Dangerous truck drivers
• Transportation companies
• Property owners for dangerous conditions on the property
• Product manufacturers
• Schools and sport leagues
• Criminals for attacking you
• Property owners for failing to provide adequate security

We can review the full impact of your brain injury. Some people cannot work or leave the house. They might need full-time help, which is expensive.

We can request compensation for all past and future damages, including loss of earning capacity. About 55% of those who suffer a moderate brain injury are unemployed up to five years later.

The settlement you can expect depends on many factors, including a defendant’s ability to pay. A defendant with fewer resources might be unable to fully compensate for all past and future damages you suffer. Let us review who to sue and how to negotiate with the at-fault defendant.

Call Our South Bend Brain Injury Lawyer Today

Brain injuries affect everyone, young and old. Our firm will fight to obtain a meaningful settlement when a client is hurt in an accident.

We provide immediate help to families in distress by handling all their legal issues, including communicating with insurance companies. You deserve to focus on healing and connecting together as a family. The journey toward recovery is often grueling, and we are proud to play a part by seeking financial compensation for your injury. Contact Delventhal Law Office to schedule a free consultation.