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Brain Injury Attorneys in Las Vegas
All injuries to the brain are unique. A light blow to the head may give one person a headache for an hour or two, while the same impact could cause irreparable damage to another person.
Perhaps the most significant legal issue is proving the full extent of the victim’s injuries. Brain injuries can be challenging to diagnose. If you’ve recently suffered a brain injury, it may not be immediately clear whether you can recover fully shortly after it. It can be hard to know the medical prognosis and whether you can live a normal life in the future.
Our traumatic brain injury team recognizes these serious issues, and we’re sorry you’re dealing with this unfortunate experience. We can help you work with the right medical professionals, and they can thoroughly investigate your medical condition.
Armed with that information, we’ll know what damages to claim on your behalf and have the evidence to prove your case. When you work with our experienced brain injury lawyers, no stone is left unturned, and you can rest knowing your claim fully represents your losses and rights. Let us take care of the legal aspects as you focus on your health and your road to recovery.
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What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), also called an acquired brain injury, refers to damage to the brain that results from an outside force. It’s usually the result of a blow or jolt to the head, or it can happen when an object penetrates the skull.
Traumatic brain injuries disrupt brain function, leading to cognitive and emotional changes.
The most common causes of TBIs, according to the CDC, are:
- Falls: 47% of TBIs
- Struck by an object: 15% of TBIs
- Motor vehicle accidents: 14% of TBIs
- Assaults: 9% of TBIs
Head injuries may be open or closed. With an open TBI, an object breaks through the skull to damage brain tissue. Closed TBIs do not involve visible wounds.
Depending on the severity of the injury, the symptoms of TBIs can vary.
Most people experience:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Memory and concentration problems
Any injury to the brain requires immediate medical assistance.
Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries We Handle
Our brain injury attorneys can handle a variety of TBI claims, including those that involve:
- Closed head injuries.
- Open or penetrating head injuries.
- Anoxic or hypoxic brain injuries.
- Workplace and construction site brain injuries.
We take on even the most complex of brain injury cases.
Get help if you have signs of a brain injury
A medical professional should evaluate you after sustaining a blow to the head or experiencing whiplash-like injuries to determine if you have encountered a TBI.
Even if symptoms are so slight you don’t realize a serious injury has occurred, treatment should still be sought before a further injury can develop. Often the symptoms may be delayed for many hours until swelling in the brain reaches a point that it affects you.
If one of your loved ones has unfortunately experienced the pain and trauma associated with brain injuries in the Las Vegas area, please contact our offices today to discuss your options so you can get back to your life as quickly as possible.
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How Much Compensation Will I Get for a Brain Injury?
How much compensation you will get for a brain injury depends on several factors.
These factors include:
- The severity of your injuries.
- ·How obvious it is that the other side is at legal fault.
- ·The ability of the responsible party to pay the claim.
You should get compensation for a brain injury that accounts for your monetary losses, like medical bills and lost wages. You should also get compensation for pain and suffering in proportion to how bad your injuries are.
Can You Sue for Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Yes, you can sue for post-concussion syndrome. Post-concussion syndrome is a type of brain injury that can occur when you’re hurt in a personal injury accident.
Symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and vertigo can occur for months or years after an accident. When post-concussion syndrome symptoms persist like this, the injury can become the basis of a lawsuit months after the accident was reported.
What Are the Laws for Brain Injuries in Nevada?
The laws for traumatic brain injury lawsuits in Nevada are based on negligence. The legal standard for monetary compensation for a brain injury is being hurt because the defendant failed to behave in a careful manner. It’s based on what a reasonable person should do in the same situation. You must win the case by a preponderance of the evidence, and the verdict does not have to be unanimous.
The Different Types of Brain Injuries
There are several different types of head injuries. If the trauma results in damage to the skull itself, such as a crack or break, the trauma is considered a penetrating head injury.
More difficult to diagnose are closed head injuries, where the skull is not obviously damaged, but the brain is still injured. This can occur from a blow, impact, or severe back-and-forth motion, such as whiplash.
The brain is a very complex and delicate organ. Scientists have yet to discover all of the functions of the brain and its capabilities. However, they do know the brain can be injured very easily, and the damage can last a lifetime. If that occurs, learning how to treat a brain injury is important.
The brain may also be injured from being shaken. This can occur in an auto accident, when a severe jolt is felt by the body, like when a vehicle is impacted by another. Whiplash to the neck is only one of the injuries that can occur when this happens.
Our lawyers use several theories of legal liability to seek justice for our clients.
Here are some examples:
- Negligence: Injuries after rapid acceleration and deceleration in an auto accident on busy Las Vegas roads.
- Premises liability: Concussions from slip-and-fall accidents at a Las Vegas hotel, casino, or construction site.
- Product liability: Head injuries sustained from faulty equipment or tools on construction sites.
- Intentional acts: Violent assaults, often connected to negligent security at Las Vegas casinos and hotels.
- Medical malpractice: Surgical errors that could lead a patient to go too long without oxygen, resulting in anoxic brain damage.
Brain injuries can lead to loss of motor skills, memory, or bodily functions. It can also cause changes to the personality, with quick-to-anger responses being the most common change. These changes to body functions and personality traits can become permanent if the damage is severe.
When a person suffers from traumatic brain injury (TBI), it may take years of therapy and other treatments to recover. In some severe cases, recovery may not be possible. Because of this, it is very important that anyone who received a TBI due to the negligence of another person or business seeks legal representation.
How Adam S. Kutner can help you
We Have the Experience
With over 35 years practicing personal injury law in the Las Vegas area, Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys, has direct experience navigating the Nevada court system, helping win settlements quickly so you can return to your life and healing journey.
No Fees Unless We Win
This lets you focus more on your case and possible injuries without worrying about paying a retainer upfront. At Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys, our injury lawyers are deeply committed to ensuring you get the comprehensive legal representation you deserve.
Your Injury Case Is Our Priority
Our personal injury attorneys work diligently to build strong claims for compensation, including medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
Our Team Is the Best in the Las Vegas Valley
As proud members of this community, we know our clients are our neighbors. When you are unfortunately injured in an accident, we make it our mission to ensure you are represented with care as though you are our family.
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Compensation for Brain Injuries
If you sustain a TBI, you can seek economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages address your medical expenses, including future needs, lost wages, loss of future earning potential, and funerary costs, if a loved one dies.
Non-economic damages compensate you for the pain and suffering you or your loved one has experienced as a result of the TBI. If you’re not able to live your life as you used to, that, too, can make up part of these damages.
Although it’s rare for courts to offer punitive damages, it could happen if the defendant behaved particularly egregiously.
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If you have suffered a TBI, the team of brain injury lawyers at Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys, can assist you in fighting for fair compensation.
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Areas We Service in Las Vegas, Nevada
Henderson | Anthem | Summerlin | Paradise | Summerlin North | Summerlin South | Sunrise Manor | Nellis AFB | Desert Shores | Downtown South | Charleston | Richfield | Crestwood | Angel Park Ranch | Queensridge | Casa Grande Pines | Winchester |
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