Orinda Brain Injury Lawyers

Brain Injury

Brain injuries are among the most catastrophic of injuries as they have the potential to impair cognitive ability, physical ability and forever disrupt the performance of the various systems in the human body. A brain injury can change a person's personality and the course of his or her life forever, causing extreme physical, emotional and financial hardship for the victim and the victim's family. The tragedy lies in the fact that the injury could have been prevented were it not for the negligence of the responsible party. If you or someone you care for has suffered a brain injury, the Bay Area brain injury attorneys at Balamuth Harrington, LLP, may be able to help.

Northern California Brain Injury Attorneys

People who have suffered a brain injury must contend with a litany of difficulties such as impaired motor controls and interactive skills, the inability to process and understand visual and aural information, dramatic mood swings, and confusion. Often, the victim can no longer work or care for himself or his family, has to spend a great deal of time and money on physical therapy re-learning how to do things, cannot participate in his favorite activities. These are just a few of the many unfortunate consequences that may severely impact his quality of life.

Brain injuries can be caused by many different accidents and situations, but some of the more common causes are:

• Physical assault
• Birth injuries
• Car, truck, motorcycle, ATV and other vehicle accidents
• Slips and falls
• Medical malpractice
• Infants being violently shaken
• Hypoxia, or lack of oxygen
• Trauma to the head
• And others

Northern California Brain Injury Law Firm

The San Francisco personal injury attorneys on our staff have many years of experience helping brain injury victims and their families. People who suffer brain injuries often need medical care and assistance for the rest of their lives, which puts them and their family under severe financial hardship. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to the negligence of others, our Bay Area brain injury attorneys may be able to help you obtain the compensation you deserve to help with medical expenses and other costs. If you have questions about the laws that apply to your situation, or want to know more about your legal options, please call us to schedule a consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys.

We hire life care experts who evaluate the cost of ongoing medical care for the life of the patient- including what expenses he will incur for the normal activities of daily living such as transportation and round-the-clock or in-home assistance.

There is no reason to suffer alone from the effects of a brain injury. We can help you bring a claim and seek the compensation you and your family will need for a lifetime of coping with this catastrophic injury. Our compassionate Northern California brain injury lawyers want to see you achieve the best resolution possible. Call today to schedule a consultation or fill out a contact form for a timely response.