Brain Injuries
Attorney For Brain Injury Accidents In Utah
More then 1.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries every year. Of those 1.5 million, 50,000 people will die from their brain injury while another 80,000 will have long-term disabilities as a result of their brain trauma. The brain is one of the most important and fragile organs in the human body. Auto and motorcycle accidents are by far the most common cause of brain injuries. However, other personal injury factors such as slip and fall accidents, sports injuries, physical assault and industrial or occupational accidents can also cause brain injuries.
Traumatic Brain Injury Injuries Can Case Serious Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) can cause serious medical disorders like skull fractures, repeated seizures, amnesia, brain hemorrhage, and subdural hematomas. Less severe brain injuries can have less obvious symptoms that could come and go as time passes. The symptoms themselves, however, can still be crippling in their effects, especially when more then one occurs. These symptoms can include, but are not limited to:
Brain Injury Symptoms
- Loss of memory
- Dizziness/ balance difficulties
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Alteration of the sense of taste and/or smell
- Impaired judgment
- Blurred vision
- Reduced attention and concentration
- Difficulty making decisions
- Depression
- Personality changes
Retaining one of The Christensen Law Firms experienced Utah traumatic brain injury attorneys can help ease the pain and strain involved when you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury. When a person becomes brain injured, the entire family suffers with injuries which can be financially, medically and socially devastating. In those cases where others are at fault in causing your brain injuries, it is most important the family retain effective legal representation. It is important to contact one of our competent and caring brain injury lawyers so you and your family can receive reasonable financial compensation for the harm. Fair compensation, in turn, offers the best possible chance for recovery and adjustment on a long-term basis.
Personal injury attorney Kenneth L. Christensen and The Christensen Law Firm, PLLC know the laws relating to personal injury in Utah, particularly brain injuries. While we cannot undo the harm that has been done, we can provide your family with a sense of security and comfort. We can help you gain the knowledge that you can receive compensation to help cover the costs of current and future medical bills relating to the injury.
