San Diego Brain Injury Attorneys
The brain is one of the most fragile and least understood parts of human physiology. And every year, up to 1.4 million Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury, many of which were preventable and are due to the negligence of others.
Brain injury can occur due to a number of circumstances. Falls, motor vehicle accidents, and assaults are the most common causes of brain injury, which can involve open or closed head injuries. Symptoms of brain injury vary as widely as their causes. The patient can act confused or distracted; seizures, dizziness, or coma can occur. 80,000 of the annual 1.4 million brain injuries lead to permanent disability; 50,000 patients die each year of brain injuries.
Those patients who do survive can face a long road to recovery. Treatment is extremely expensive and time-consuming, and the patient may suffer lifelong personality and concentration changes and even be unfit for work or need extensive vocational rehabilitation. Clearly, the financial and emotional costs to a victim and their family are huge. But what about the individuals whose negligence, misconduct, or lack of care led to such injury?
Luckily, brain injury victims and their families are often qualified to file a personal injury lawsuit in civil court and seek financial compensation for their injuries. Damages awarded in San Diego brain injury cases often involve the individual's capacity to lead a normal life and earn a normal wage, and may include payment for ongoing medical treatment, surgical intervention, rehabilitation, and more.
Due to the complex nature of brain injury cases, it is recommended that anyone who has suffered a brain injury and is contemplating a personal injury lawsuit look for a reputable and resourceful attorney who fully understands the ins and outs of representing their clients in court. Steven Elia is such an attorney - he has devoted his practice to helping personal injury clients, including those with brain injuries, and brings years of experience to his reputable San Diego personal injury practice.
Have you been injured? Contact Steven Elia today for a San Diego or San Diego brain injury lawsuit consultation. It's confidential and entirely free of charge.