Torrance Brain Injury Lawyer
Every year, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) send more Americans to hospital emergency rooms than any other kind of unintentional injury. TBIs are difficult to diagnose, because not all victims experience the same symptoms. Furthermore, TBIs are always permanent, because dead brain cells never regenerate.
People who suffer from these serious injuries need serious representation from a Torrance brain injury attorney at the Soofer Law Group. We approach every case with the same diligent work ethic, and we treat every client with dignity and respect. As a result, our clients often receive more money than they expect and develop a much better feeling about lawyers.
If these things sound appealing to you, contact us today, and experience the Soofer Law Group difference for yourself. Call us today for more information (310) 478-5090.
Why Choose Soofer Law Group?
- Our personal injury firm, Soofer Law Group, always provides the most aggressive yet compassionate legal representation for all clients.
- Our brain injury attorneys will fight to protect your best interests and your financial well-being.
- Ramin Soofer, the founding attorney has been practicing personal injury law since 1993. Devoting his entire career to helping clients, he has a proven track record achieving a favorable financial income for clients.
What Causes Brain Injuries?
Assaults and a few other things cause a handful of brain injuries. But motor vehicle collisions and falls cause the vast majority of these Torrance incidents.
Car wrecks are the leading cause of brain injuries because, in most cases, these accidents combine all three major TBI causes, which are:
- Noise: Recently, researchers determined that sudden loud noises, like explosive blasts, set off shock waves that disrupt brain functions. Since many car wrecks sound like explosions, the same effect is often present.
- Motion: Have you ever noticed that it’s possible to shake an egg and scramble it without cracking the skull? The excessive force in a vehicle collision does the same thing to a victim’s brain.
- Trauma: In-vehicle collisions, small objects, like cell phones, essentially become high-speed missiles. Many times, these projectiles slam into a victim’s head or neck, causing serious injury.
Collision-induced head injuries are particularly hard to diagnose. Many doctors dismiss head injury symptoms like disorientation and pain as shock or soreness from the accident instead of a TBI.
Falls usually combine two of the three causes listed above. Motion-related head injuries may not be as much of a concern, because the force is more limited in a fall. But trauma-induced TBIs are a different story. Fall victims have no restraint systems or steel cages to protect their heads when they fall.
What Are the Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries can cause a broad range of physical, cognitive, and behavioral effects depending on the severity of your injury. TBIs can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe based on the level of damage to your brain, and all require varying degrees of recovery.
Some of the signs of a traumatic brain injury present immediately after your injury, while others can take days or weeks to appear. Some of the symptoms to look out for after an accident that may point to a TBI include:
Mild Symptoms
Symptoms of a TBI can be broken into two categories: physical and behavioral. Some common physical signs of a traumatic brain injury include:
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Balance issues
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Slurred speech
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
You might also notice a change in your mood or ability to remember things. Other cognitive and behavioral changes often associated with TBI include:
- Confusion
- Difficulty concentrating
- Short-term memory loss
- Mood swings
- Feeling like you are moving in slow motion
- Grogginess or disorientation
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Nervousness
Mild TBI symptoms might also affect your sleep patterns, including your ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or sleep more or less than usual.
It is important to note that the terms mild, moderate, and severe describe how the injury affects your body and brain and not the seriousness of your injury. A mild TBI is still a critical injury that should be evaluated by a medical professional.
Moderate to Severe Symptoms
Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury includes all of the same signs as a mild TBI, but this type of injury might also include the following symptoms:
- Losing consciousness
- Coma
- Weakness in the arms and legs
- Seizures
- Hearing or vision loss
- Dilation of the pupils
- Unequal pupil size
- Clear fluids coming from the nose and ears
- Difficulty waking up
- Weakness in the fingers and toes
- New neurological problems
- Profound confusion
- Trouble communicating
- Agitation and combativeness
The degree of these symptoms can differentiate between moderate and severe traumatic brain injury. For example, if you lose consciousness from 30 minutes to 24 hours, it is considered a moderate TBI symptom. However, if you lose consciousness for more than 24 hours, you are now experiencing a severe TBI symptom.
Child Symptoms
Because your child might not be able to understand their body’s response after a traumatic brain injury, it is vital you learn the signs of TBI in children to ensure your child receives critical medical care. Symptoms to look out for include:
- Changes in eating
- Unusual irritability
- Loss of interest in playing with a favorite toy or activity
- Seizures
- Drowsiness
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Persistent crying
- Loss of a skill like potty training
- Loss of balance
- Vomiting
It is always best to err on the side of caution after your child has experienced a blow to the head and immediately take them to the doctor for evaluation and treatment.
At Soofer Law Group, we understand the complexities of traumatic brain injuries and their long-term impact on your life and well-being. If you or a family member is experiencing symptoms of TBI due to an accident, we’re here to provide the compassionate and dedicated legal support you need.
Some Notable Legal Doctrines
Injury claims are often complex. A Torrance brain injury lawyer can use some intricate legal doctrines to help build a claim for damages.
Vehicle collisions often involve the negligence per se doctrine. Tortfeasors (negligent drivers) who violate safety laws, like the DUI law, may be responsible for damages as a matter of law. Doctrines like negligence per se make it easier to obtain maximum compensation in brain injury matters.
The same thing applies to res ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”) and fall injuries. Many times, Torrance brain injury attorneys do not need independent witnesses to obtain compensation in these matters. If the defendant had exclusive control over the parking lot or other premises, and negligence usually causes the type of injuries the victim received, liability may attach.
So, if no one sees any person fall in a parking lot and no one else was around, the landowner may be responsible for that person’s fall-related injuries.
Partner with Torrance Brain Injury Attorneys
Brain injuries often cause long-term pain and suffering. For a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney in Torrance, contact the Soofer Law Group. We routinely handle Torrance injuries in Los Angeles County and nearby jurisdictions. Call us today at (310) 478-5090.