Mesa Brain Injury Lawyer
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Mesa Head Injury
Although it's not a pleasant thought, a Mesa brain injury can occur almost anywhere. Slipping on a wet floor in a store, being the victim of a violent attack or losing control of a vehicle or motorcycle can all result in brain damage. When something hits someone in the head, there is a risk that impact may damage the brain. Even when undergoing a surgical procedure where anasthetic is administered, or any situation where the brain receives less oxygen than it should, a brain injury is possible. Knowing what to do immediately after this type of incident and further down the road can help improve the victim's quality of life.
Whenever someone receives a blow to the head, stops breathing or loses consciousness for a prolonged period of time, it is crucial to look for signs of a traumatic brain injury. Some indications of brain trauma are dizziness, confusion, headache and loss of consciousness. If you observe these symptoms in someone else or experience them yourself, it is crucial to get to the hospital as quickly as possible. There, doctors may need to perform surgery if hematomas or contusions are present. They will possibly have to take measures to reduce brain swelling, and they may need to stabilize the individual.
The immediate care following a Mesa TBI is far from the only treatment most individuals will require. Depending on the location of the injury and its severity, intense physical, cognitive and behavioral therapy may also be necessary. At this stage, you should make sure all professionals involved in providing rehabilitative care are qualified, committed and approachable.
Different health care providers will usually focus on different categories of symptoms. Brain damage can cause weakness and sometimes even paralysis, for instance. Therefore, the individual may need help regaining strength or balance or may even need to relearn how to walk. Aggression, depression and mood swings are all associated with traumatic brain injuries, and a skilled therapist may be able to help the individual work through some of these issues. A neuropsychologist and/or occupational therapist may also be part of the rehab team. They can assess the cognitive effects of the brain injury and the difficulties they are likely to cause, and the occupational therapist will help develop a plan as to how the individual can return to a life that is as normal as possible.
While the focus after a traumatic brain injury is always on rehabilitation and recovery, you need to take the time to look at the incident objectively and decide who was at fault. Did an employer's negligence cause the slip and fall? Was the driver who hit your car drunk? Did the anesthesiologist administer too much anasthetic? In these types of situations, you may have a personal injury claim. Our Mesa personal injury attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices will use in-depth knowledge of this complex area of law to advise you on whether you have a potential case. Remember, there is a time limit on filing claims, so you need to act quickly to maximize your chances of success. Contact us to schedule a no-cost initial phone consultation with a Mesa head injury lawyer.
