Suffering a brain injury is a frightening and bewildering experience for both the victim and their family members who may have to face an unknown future with the possibility of life-altering impacts. As the control center for bodily function, thought, and personality, a brain injury can have effects that range from temporary and uncomfortable, to permanent impairment or even death.
All brain injuries are serious and may require expensive medical treatment, often with an ongoing need for rehabilitative care. When someone else’s actions cause brain injury, the injury victim shouldn’t be left responsible for the economic consequences as well as the physical, cognitive, and emotional ones. Contact the Laredo brain injury lawyers who are ready to advocate for the maximum compensation available in your case. Call or text our personal injury attorneys today at (956) 489-1300 to get started.
Why You Should Choose Wawi Tijerina Law to Represent You
Founding attorney, Wawi Tijerina, has been a tireless advocate for injury victims through the Texas Civil Courts in addition to dedicating her life to public servitude for underserved communities. Laredo native, Wawi Tijerina, and the entire firm offer the following advantages to brain injury victims and their families seeking financial accountability:
- Over 20 years of experience navigating personal injury claims in the Laredo area, including for brain injury victims and their families
- Open communication directly with our lead attorney who takes the time to get to know every client and witness the impacts of their injuries
- A history of success including more than 400 cases concluded in the last five years alone
- We have fluent Spanish speakers and welcome our Spanish-speaking neighbors in Laredo
We also understand that people do not put money aside for attorney fees in the event they suffer an injury. We offer free case consultations and charge no fees until we recover your compensation.
What Are the Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Some brain injuries occur due to medical conditions, such as strokes or aneurysms, but when the brain suffers trauma from a powerful blow, violent shake, or puncture wound, it’s a traumatic brain injury. Common causes of traumatic brain injuries in Texas include the following:
- Car accidents
- Commercial truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Falls
- Workplace injuries
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Acts of violence such as explosions, gunshots, or physical attacks
Brain injuries are critical emergencies. Some may be immediately evident while others could take hours or even days to develop symptoms as swelling or bleeding builds up in the brain.
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries
It’s critical to seek medical attention after any head injury and to remain watchful for symptoms such as the following:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Vision problems
- Problems with balance or coordination
- Speech problems
- Problems with memory or concentration
- Ringing in the ears
- Tingling or numbness in the extremities
- Nausea
- Fatigue or lethargy
- Changes in mood, personality, or sleep patterns
The development of any of the above symptoms during the hours and days after a head injury is cause for an immediate medical evaluation and treatment to minimize damage to sensitive brain tissue.
What Damages Can I Recover in a Laredo Brain Injury Case?
Serious brain injuries may have long-term impacts on injury victims with ripple effects throughout every aspect of their lives, including their ability to earn a living and accomplish daily tasks. Even less serious brain injuries like concussions can require expensive medical treatments and follow-ups. Common damages recovered in brain injury claims in Laredo include the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future income loss
- Diminished future earning capacity
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Non-economic damages like diminished quality of life, loss of enjoyment of life, Loss of consortium, PTSD, anxiety, and depression
If a loved one died due to a brain injury caused by another party’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions, certain family members may be able to recover compensation through a Laredo wrongful death claim.
Call the Laredo Brain Injury Lawyers at Wawi Tijerina Law
Few injuries are as serious and potentially life-altering as a brain injury, and some brain injuries are catastrophic or fatal. A serious injury requires serious legal counsel. Call or text the experienced brain injury attorneys at the Law Office of Wawi Tijerina to represent you in your brain injury claim. Contact us today by calling (956) 489-1300.