WESTCHESTER COUNTY BRAIN INJURY LAWYERS

NEW YORK BRAIN INJURY LAWYERS

Brain Injury Lawyers New York

 

Brain injuries come in many forms and can impact each and every aspect of your life. Victims may have a lifetime of financial, physical and emotional struggles. A traumatic brain injury or catastrophic brain injury presents a host of challenges that make it difficult to sustain the quality of life the individual had prior to the accident.

 

At Curan & Ahlers, we are prepared to fight for your future. Our New York brain injury attorneys have been serving injury victims in the White Plains and Westchester County area since 1986. In that time, we have recovered millions of dollars for injury victims, including brain injuries. 
 

Traumatic brain injury attorney New York

 

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury or been injured in any way, call the personal injury attorneys at Curan & Ahlers at (914) 428-3313 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

 

Brain injury statistics

 

According to a report published by the National Conference of State Legislatures, there are about 2.8 million new TBI cases each year, leading to:

• 5 million Emergency Department visits

• 282,000 hospitalizations

• 50,000 deaths

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Common causes of brain injuries in New York

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There are many different ways that brain injuries can happen. Generally, a brain injury requires some sort of trauma to the head or neck. A few common causes of brain injuries include:

• Car accidents

• Truck accidents

• Motorcycle accidents

• Slip and fall accidents

• Being hit by falling objects

• Physical assault

• Blast injuries from explosions

• Medical malpractice

• Sports injuries

 

What is a traumatic brain injury?

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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any injury to the head that results in a disruption of normal brain function. These include a wide variety of injuries from concussions to comas. 

 

TBIs are typically categorized in two ways:

1. Penetrating injuries, or open TBIs: when an object penetrates brain tissue.

2. Non-penetrating injuries, or closed TBIs: when an external force causes the brain to move within the skull.

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Some different types of traumatic brain injuries include:

• Concussions

• Contusions

• Skull fractures

• Diffuse axonal injury

• Shaken baby syndrome

• Hematomas

• Lesions

• Hemorrhage

 

Symptoms of a brain injury

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Some common symptoms of a brain injury include:

• Loss of consciousness

• Nausea or dizziness

• Trouble concentrating

• Headaches

• Loss of balance

• Problems talking or with speech

• Abnormal behavior

• Drowsiness

• Blurred vision

• Sensitivity to light

• Mood swings

 

What is the cost of a New York traumatic brain injury?

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Brain injuries can be very costly, even bankrupting many victims. The initial treatment and rehabilitation can cost anywhere from $85,000 to $3 million.  This is much more than most people can afford. Not only are the initial costs so high, but a brain injury can impact your quality of life moving forward. 

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New York brain injury damages

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If you suffered from a brain injury due to the fault of another, there are many different damages that you may be able to collect. Some common ones include:

 

• Pain and suffering

• Past, present and future medical bills or health care

• Lost wages

• Loss of companionship

• Therapy

• Emotional distress

 

Brain injury lawyer New York

 

If you or a loved one suffered from a traumatic brain injury, you should speak to a New York traumatic brain injury lawyer about your case. Call the New York brain injury attorneys at Curan & Ahlers at (914) 428-3313 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.