A head or brain injury can become a very serious cause of distress for victims, and the number of people suffering a head injury is constantly rising. Over 5 million people in the U.S. suffer from head injuries, and estimates show that approximately 270,000 more will become a victim of such an injury annually. Many times a head injury is the result of another person's negligence, and the disabilities from a head injury threaten the quality of life for its victims and their families. The NYC Head Injury Lawyer team at Stephen Bilkis & Associates can help victims of a head or brain injury get the compensation they deserve.
A head injury can cause a vast number of physical and mental issues and, generally, take a longer period of time to heal. Some of the problems related to a head injury are difficulty with cognitive, vision and motor skills. When someone suffers a head injury it can affect their ability to perform at work, possible lower wages, expensive medical bills and decreased quality of life.
A car accident, motorcycle accident and bike accident are the most common ways to suffer a serious head injury, but premises accidents, such as slip and fall and accidents at work also account for thousands of head injuries every year. Head injury is a result of unexpected physical force to the head, such as hitting your head on the dashboard in an auto accident. This type of injury can cause a contusion—swelling and bruising of the brain—or skull fractures, which lead to brain injury. Anyone who experiences a head injury or a strike to the head should know the signs of a brain injury:
Even if you think your head injury is minor, immediate medical care should be sought. The problems that arise with a head injury can be devastating and treatment could turn out to be extremely costly. If you or a loved one are suffering from a head injury, the NYC Head Injury Lawyer staff at Stephen Bilkis & Associates can assess your case and help you seek the rightful legal compensation.
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