Traumatic Brain Injuries in Car Accidents

Do I Have a Case?

The Law Offices of Matthew J. Quinlan represent victims of car accidents in San Francisco. We know that any injury brings its share of difficulties, but none are more difficult than Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). With these types of injuries, our team can put together a strong claim and give you the guidance you need. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more.

Do I Need A Lawyer After A Car Accident Involving a Brain Injury?

If your accident only involves minor injuries and/or car body damage, you may not need the help of a lawyer. But when the brain is affected in any way in a collision, the stakes can change quickly. Care for a Traumatic Brain Injury can be expensive and may be needed for months or years. When this is the case, insurance companies work even harder to avoid accepting blame.

You may need a skilled San Francisco Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer on your side when insurance adjusters try to transfer blame to you for the accident. They could also attempt to downplay your brain trauma in order to get away with providing you less in support. Your lawyer is your shield against these tactics. The Law Offices of Matthew J. Quinlan would be fully investigating what happened and using the evidence as ammunition to demand the most in compensation available for brain injury patients. This is critical support for current medical bills and for future care.

Traumatic Brain Injury Dangers in Car Accidents

Car crashes are a common sight in the Bay Area, especially on busy roads like the Bayshore Freeway and Geary Boulevard. Collisions with other cars, SUVs, and large trucks carry enough force to cause brain injuries. Doctors often classify the damage as Traumatic Brain Injuries or TBIs.

Cedars Sinai Medical Center details how a TBI is a type of brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a penetrating wound. Car accidents are a common cause of these injuries, along with physical attacks, and sports impacts.

A Traumatic Brain Injury may cause something as minor as a mild concussion, but more serious consequences are common. Nerve cells are often damaged, affecting the communication between the brain and the body.

An X-ray, a CT scan, or an MRI could show brain bleeding, brain swelling, blood clots, and even a fractured skull. These issues often cause headaches and noticeable trouble thinking clearly. Victims may also suffer nausea and vomiting. Over the long term, victims may suffer seizures and paralysis.

Any serious TBI leads to at least months of recovery time. That can include continuing physical therapy as victims learn how to think and regain control of their bodies again. The victims of a reckless driver’s mistake shouldn’t face a difficult recovery alone. A San Francisco car accident lawyer would secure support for a brain injury victim for as long as necessary and for a lifetime if required.

We Win Compensation for San Francisco Traumatic Injury Victims

Your representative from The Law Offices of Matthew J. Quinlan investigates your accident and the at-fault driver’s record. Our skilled attorneys secure all surveillance video that exists and track down witnesses to get their testimony.

We also go over your medical records to determine how long you’ll need support and figure out what figure is just too small to ensure you get the best care available. We’ll rely on doctor evaluations and expert medical witnesses to force a car insurance company to accept financial responsibility.

One key to getting the most out of your injury claim will be the task of documenting each and every hardship you’ve gone through since the accident. This should include economic and non-economic damages that are submitted with your claim. They alert the insurance company of everything they are responsible for. Anything left off becomes a bill you or your family would have to pay.

These are just a few of the things that will contribute to the size of your Traumatic Brain Injury Settlement check:

  • Medical expenses now and those anticipated in the future.
  • Full support for physical therapy as victims learn to remap their brains and regain control of their bodies.
  • Estimates on long-term support for brain injury victims who develop a permanent disability. This can include money to pay for home care and home renovations. Money to train for a new career.
  • Support for physical pain endured by a car accident victim.
  • Support for the emotional anguish endured by patients. This can include anxiety and depression caused by a long recovery. PTSD symptoms stemming from the moment of impact are also common.
  • Loss of enjoyment of life. Those suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury may not be able to return to their normal lives for quite a while. They may not have the freedom of movement they once enjoyed. They may have to give up certain hobbies and activities. Insurance companies should be responsible for this loss.
  • Replacements of paychecks and benefits lost at the victim’s place of work.

Contact a San Francisco Car Accident Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one were hurt in an accident, you should talk over your case with a skilled San Francisco Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer.

We compassionately protect accident victims and we seek settlements that protect brain injury victims and their families now and in the years ahead. We want victims to get the best care available and recover completely so they can get back to their normal lives. To get started, please contact us as soon as you can to set up a free, no-obligation consultation.

There’s no obligation, but if you feel MJQ Law can help you get more for your injury claim, you don’t need to worry about how you’ll pay us. We actually don’t see a dime unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes entirely out of the settlement you are awarded.