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If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury as a result of an accident, you no doubt have medical and legal questions. At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., our brain injury lawyers are standing by to assist you through the legal process of seeking potential compensation for a brain injury that occurs in Arizona due to the negligence of someone else. This page focuses on general brain injury frequently asked questions (FAQs).
What is TBI?
TBI stands for Traumatic Brain Injury, and it is the term used when someone incurs a brain injury from a sudden physical force. The brain is a complex and delicate organ comprised of billions of microscopic fibers all suspended in cerebrospinal fluid and protected by the skull. During most forms of a traumatic injury, the brain impacts the hard and rough surface of the skull, causing bruising and tearing that may lead to brain damage.
How do TBI Injuries Occur?
A common example of a brain injury occurs during a car accident, where the impact causes one's head to strike an object like the windshield or steering wheel. This type of injury is referred to as a closed head injury. Another common example of a brain injury is when the brain is rattled forward and backwards, typically seen in severe whiplash accidents and also seen with shaken-baby syndrome. Brain injuries can also result from a penetrating head injury, such as a bullet wound that penetrates the skull and the brain.
Is It Difficult to File an Arizona Brain Injury Claim?
Proving a closed head injury in court can be difficult, especially since evidence demonstrating obvious external symptoms are often nonexistent. Although the brain may be severely damaged, it is difficult to show a jury "what's going on inside the head." As a comparison, it is easy to show a jury the x-ray of a broken bone, or the photograph taken during surgery showing torn ligaments. However, many head injuries show nothing on MRI, X-Ray, or CT scan. Many people who have serious brain injuries "look fine" to everyone that is near them. Thus, it is necessary to take extra steps to prove to a judge or jury that you cannot always "judge a book by its cover."
As a result of the serious hurdles to proving these important cases to help people who have suffered traumatic brain injury, timing is critical in any Arizona brain injury case. This is particularly true as Arizona has a strict statute of limitations. A statute of limitations limits the amount of time one has to file a brain injury claim after the injury.
If you or someone you know has experienced a traumatic brain injury in Arizona, feel free to contact us at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. Our Phoenix, AZ brain injury attorneys are well qualified to guide you through the legal process.
Call us today and schedule your FREE PHONE CONSULTATION. The first step is to get informed and have your legal issues and questions professionally analyzed by a Phoenix brain injury attorney. All of our work is done on a contingency fee, so we do not receive any compensation until we are successful in helping our clients.
