Traumatic brain injuries can turn one’s life completely upside down. They can pose a serious threat to your health and wellbeing, putting you at a risk of further health deterioration if not dealt with urgently.
After experiencing a severe blow in your head, you might not instantly feel the impact of it. It may go on to haunt you at a later stage, causing further internal damage to your brain.
After a mild brain injury your daily life may be impacted with problems such as walking, talking, eating or swallowing. You could suffer a loss of fine motor skills (for tasks such as buttoning a shirt), and impaired ability to make and carry out plans.
People with more severe brain injuries are more likely to have continuous complications. These can include seizures, nerve damage, blood clots, narrowing of blood vessels, stroke, coma, and infections in the brain.
What to Do If You Suffer a Brain Injury
No matter the type of brain injury that you might suffer, it is very important for you to immediately reach out to your doctor. The quicker you see a doctor, the less chance you give your injury to severely affect your brain and overall health. Even if you think the injury is not serious, you are recommended see your doctor.
In the state of Texas, you can only make claims for a brain injury if it is caused due to the irresponsible actions of another party.
If your injury is caused by a work accident, such as a slip and fall in your work environment, or sustained in a car crash, take pictures of the accident (if in the state to do so). Then gather enough information regarding the main cause of the injury, including taking notes about every detail of the accident. In these cases of improper safety measures the employer or responsible party can be held liable.
When injured, you might be in a weak and vulnerable situation to fight for your rights. Therefore, a brain injury lawyer can not only provide you with the courage and confidence to claim your compensation, but also give you the moral support and strength that you mostly require in your bad times.
Let the Law Office of Matthew Shrum Help!
If you are living with a brain injury, or you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or if you might have caused an accident, you will need diligent legal defense. Choose an Austin brain injury attorney at The Law Office Of Matthew Shrum who will work vigorously to defend your rights at each stage of the legal process.
Initially, you might have to pay from your pocket for the treatment or injury, but our law office has the resources for brain injuries to ensure you get your deserved compensation.
The pictures and evidence you collect will assist our brain injury attorneys to solve your case at a quicker pace. Even if you fail to collect sufficient evidence, your lawyer at Matthew Shrum will figure out multiple ways to prove the other party’s fault. The experience of brain injury lawyers helps them to analyze a single injury case in numerous ways due to which they can put up concrete points in your favor.