Brain injuries, ranging from concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), can have profound and lasting effects on individuals and their families. If you’ve suffered a brain injury due to another’s negligence, you need the help of a New Jersey brain injury lawyer with Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. Our attorneys have more than 40 years of combined experience in cases similar to yours, and we’ll fight to help you get every dollar in compensation you deserve.
TBIs occur far too often, with profound implications for individuals and families. Here are some significant statistics about how common they are:
Brain injuries can result from various causes, ranging from traumatic events to medical conditions or negligence. Some common causes of brain injury include:
Traumatic brain injuries occur as a result of external forces exerted on the head, such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, assaults, or workplace accidents. These events can cause severe damage to brain tissue and structures.
Brain injuries can occur due to medical errors, surgical complications, anesthesia-related incidents, or failure to diagnose and treat underlying medical conditions such as strokes, infections, or tumors. Medical negligence may involve improper patient monitoring, medication errors, surgical mistakes, or delayed treatment.
Infants may sustain brain injuries during childbirth due to oxygen deprivation (hypoxia or anoxia), traumatic delivery (birth trauma), or medical negligence such as improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction. Birth injuries can result in long-term neurological deficits and developmental delays.
Brain injury symptoms can vary widely depending on the severity, location, and type of injury. Some common symptoms of brain injury include:
There are several types of brain injuries, that experts classify based on their cause, mechanism, and severity. Some common types of brain injury include:
A concussion is classified as a mild form of traumatic brain injury resulting from a jolt or blow to the head, leading to a temporary disruption of brain function. Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, confusion, and memory problems, typically resolving within a few days to weeks. Keep in mind that even a “mild” concussion can have serious and lasting symptoms for some victims, and this injury should always be taken seriously.
A contusion is a bruise or bleeding on the brain’s surface, often occurring as a result of direct impact or acceleration-deceleration forces. Contusions can cause localized brain damage and neurological deficits, depending on their size and location.
DAI is a severe form of brain injury characterized by widespread damage to nerve fibers (axons) throughout the brain, resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration forces. DAI can lead to coma, persistent vegetative state, or severe neurological impairment.
Brain hemorrhage refers to bleeding within the brain tissue or the surrounding membranes. Hemorrhages can result from trauma, ruptured blood vessels, or medical conditions such as stroke. Hemorrhagic strokes are associated with high mortality and morbidity rates.
Hypoxic-ischemic injury occurs due to oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) or reduced blood flow (ischemia) to the brain, leading to cellular injury and death. Hypoxic-ischemic injury can result from conditions such as cardiac arrest, near-drowning, respiratory failure, or stroke.
If you’ve suffered a brain injury due to an accident caused by someone else, please get in touch with a New Jersey brain injury lawyer with Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. as soon as you can. We’ll protect your rights, pursue compensation, and handle all the legal issues associated with brain injury claims. Here are a few reasons why you should choose our firm.
The statute of limitations for your personal injury case is 2 years. Exceeding it can severely limit or completely invalidate your legal options for seeking compensation. Act swiftly to ensure your rights are preserved and explore your legal recourse before time runs out, otherwise, the likelihood of pursuing your case successfully may diminish considerably. However, if your claim is against a public entity, your timeframe can be significantly shorter.
You may be entitled to various types of compensation for your damages. Potential forms of compensation include:
If you need a New Jersey brain injury lawyer, we invite you to get in touch with Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. for a free consultation. You can call (201) 588-1500 or contact us online. We are ready to support and represent you and your family.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partners, Jeffrey W. Varcadipane & Dawn M. Pinnisi, with more than 40 years of combined legal experience as personal injury attorneys.
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