Brain injuries can often be catastrophic, resulting in long term disabilities that significantly damage your quality of life. In severe cases, you may find that your cognitive abilities are irreversibly damaged, and you may even struggle to control bodily functions. These issues often require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation and in some instances, daily care. This can create additional hardships on your loved ones as they watch you struggle with the challenges of your injury and try to provide the care you need.

Head injuries occur much more frequently than many people realize:

7 million head injuries occur each year in the United States
500,000 people receive hospital treatment for brain injuries each year
1 out of every 220 people in the United States struggles with issues associated with a brain injury
2/3 of auto accidents result in a head injury

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury caused by the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages. Brian Pushchak has witnessed firsthand the devastating impact these catastrophic injuries have on the victims and their families, and he’s here to help you through this difficult time in your life. He’ll fight aggressively to hold all negligent parties accountable so that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries

woman in the hospital after suffering a brain injury

A brain injury can occur anytime you suffer a serious blow to the head. Unfortunately, many of these injuries could have easily been avoided if greater precautions were taken to ensure the safety of others. Mr. Pushchak has handled brain injury cases related to the following acts of negligence:

Brain Injury Symptoms

Brain injury symptoms can vary greatly depending on the severity and location of the blow to the head. In some instances, such as with a mild concussion, symptoms may go away within a few days or weeks. However, traumatic brain injuries may result in lifelong disabilities.

You may experience one or more of the following symptoms after a brain injury:

Loss of consciousness

Disorientation

Dizziness

Loss of balance

Headaches

Nausea and vomiting

Mood swings

Slurred speech

Depression

Blurred vision

Bad taste in the mouth

Ringing in the ears

Sensitivity to light or sound

Memory loss

Concentration issues

Difficulty learning new information

Language issues such as poor sentence formation and difficulty finding the right words

Difficulty with decision making and problem solving tasks

Fatigue

Seizures

Difficulty sleeping

Sleeping more than normal

In many instances, it may take several days or weeks before you exhibit brain injury symptoms after suffering a blow to the head. By the time symptoms appear, you may have already suffered extensive damage that can impact your ability to recover. For this reason, it’s crucial that you seek medical assistance immediately following any blow to the head. Prompt treatment can significantly impact your ability to make a full recovery.

Types of Head Injuries

There are two different types of head injuries:

Open-head injuries – These injuries occur when the skull is penetrated by a foreign object. While these injuries are easier to detect, they are also generally more serious and may result in death in some instances.
Closed-head injuries – This is the most common type of brain injury. It occurs when your brain experiences impact from a sudden, violent blow that doesn’t break the skull. Closed-head injuries can range in severity from minor (such as a concussion) to life-threatening.

What Damages Can I Recover after a Brain Injury?

Depending on the specific circumstances associated with the accident and the severity of your brain injury, you may be entitled to recover the following damages from the negligent party:

Current and future medical expenses related to the injury

Ongoing daily care and other rehabilitation costs

Lost wages

Diminished future earning capacity

Pain and suffering

Diminished quality of life

Due to the potential long-term impacts of a traumatic brain injury, it can often be challenging to calculate the value of damages that should be included in your compensation. Mr. Pushchak will work with a team of medical experts who can identify the important treatments you’ll need down the road in order to provide an accurate estimate of the total damages you’ve suffered. This will help ensure your compensation reflects the true extent of your loss.

Experienced Brain Injury Representation

When facing the serious issues associated with a brain injury, it’s crucial that you work with an experienced attorney who can properly advocate for your rights. Brian Pushchak has helped hundreds of personal injury victims recover the compensation they deserve after an act of negligence. Mr. Pushchak has handled many brain injury cases, and he understands the complex medical issues associated with these claims. He’ll fight aggressively to hold the negligent party accountable for your damages.

Pushchak Law is the only law firm in Denver offering a unique Informed Decisions Approach™ to personal injury cases. This approach places your unique needs at the forefront of the process in order to ensure you get a fair outcome. Mr. Pushchak will always take the time to explain your options in detail, and he’ll only recommend strategies that reflect your best interests.

As part of our Informed Decisions Approach™, you’ll work with a legal team that:

Is personally available to discuss your case at all times, including during “after hours” appointment times

Cares about you and makes your full recovery the primary focus at all times

Listens carefully to you to understand your specific needs

Helps you understand your legal options and make the right decisions

You deserve a fair outcome to your case. Mr. Pushchak is committed to helping you through this difficult time, and he’ll fight aggressively for the compensation you deserve.

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