Misconceptions about traumatic brain injuries can prevent people from understanding the signs and causes of TBIs, which can result in them not knowing how to prevent – or when to seek treatment for – a TBI. Combatting these myths, the following presents the facts behind the most common misconceptions about TBIs.
Whenever you are ready for answers about your legal options for recovery in the aftermath of a TBI, don’t hesitate to contact a Denver TBI lawyer at Warshauer-McLaughlin Law Group, P.C.
We are very responsive, answering almost all inquiries within 30 minutes (between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET) or within 24 hours (over evenings and holidays).
TBI Myths Debunked
Wrong! TBIs can have latent symptoms that may take hours or days to present themselves after the injury was sustained. This can present a challenge both for:
Wrong again! More than 2.5 million people in the U.S. suffer a new traumatic brain injury each year, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On any given day, about 153 people in the U.S. die from a TBI.
While any number of events or accidents can cause TBIs, most TBIs in the U.S. are caused by:
Playing high-contact sports and serving in the military (and being exposed to explosions) are also common ways that people can sustain TBIs.
Also wrong! While some who sustain mild TBIs (also referred to as concussions) can achieve full recoveries, full recovery is not guaranteed – nor is there a predictable timeframe regarding how long recovery will take. This is largely due to the facts that:
What can be stated in terms of full recoveries is that they are more likely to occur when TBIs are promptly diagnosed and quickly treated.
Wrong again! Those with the greatest risk of suffering a TBI include people who are 75 and older. This demographic has a high risk of falling, which is the leading cause of TBIs (in people over 45 and children younger than 14).
For the elderly demographic, some helpful ways to prevent falls (at home) and minimize the risk of TBIs include (but are not limited to):
If you or loved one has been diagnosed a traumatic brain injury, a Denver TBI lawyer at Warshauer-McLaughlin Law Group, P.C. is here for you, ready to guide you towards recovery and justice.
To get answers about your potential claim and legal options, call (720) 420-9800 or email us for a free, no obligations case review.
With more than 35 years of combined legal experience, our Denver attorneys have a proven record of success and dedication when it comes to helping accident victims successfully resolve their claims. Our primary goal is to help our clients secure the financial recoveries and justice they deserve.
Knowing the facts about TBIs can help you take the right steps to prevent these injuries or seek treatment if or when they happen. To that end, the following presents some of the most important facts to know about TBIs. The TBI statistics discussed herein are the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We are very responsive, answering almost all inquiries within 30 minutes (between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET) or within 24 hours (over evenings and holidays).
7 Important Facts to Know about TBIs
If you or loved one has been diagnosed a TBI, a Denver brain injury lawyer at Warshauer-McLaughlin Law Group, P.C. is here for you, ready to guide you towards recovery and justice.
To get answers about your potential claim and legal options, call (720) 420-9800 or email us for a free, no obligations case review.
Empowered by more than three decades of legal experience, our Denver attorneys have a proven record of success and dedication when it comes to helping accident victims get the full compensation they deserve for their injuries and losses. Our primary goal is to help our clients secure the financial recoveries and justice they deserve.
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If you are a driver and have been involved a car accident, you will likely have to make an auto insurance claim. There are some things that every driver should be aware of before they are involved in a car accident such as what the factors are that an insurance claims adjustor considers when offering to settle a claim.
The amount of compensation that you can recover from a car accident depends on several factors, including the nature and extent of the injuries and damage as well as the insurance policy limits. Insurance adjustors do not have a uniform mode of calculating an auto insurance claim settlement but they do take the following into consideration:
Vehicle Damage: If your automobile is damaged in a car accident and you make an auto insurance claim,you will likely be asked to visit a local collision repair shop to get an estimate. You may find that your auto insurance company declines to pay for repairs if your vehicle is severely damaged.
Personal Injury: Claims involving personal injury take longer to settle than claims involving strictly damage to your vehicle. You should not rush to accept an auto insurance claim settlement offer. You should talk to car accident attorney about your situation before you agree to anything as accepting a settlement from for an auto insurance claim.
If you suffer injury in a car accident, do not settle your auto insurance claim with your insurer until you have consulted a spoken to a lawyer. Most personal injury attorneys offer free consultations and will be happy to evaluate your case.
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If you have been injured in a catastrophic accident, you know that you may be able to get compensation for hospital and medical bills. What if those catastrophic injuries were severe enough to confine you to the hospital or your home for an extended duration? How about if those catastrophic injuries damaged your relationships? What if, after medical treatment, you still suffer from pain or discomfort?
Pain and suffering is generally defined as physical or mental distress for which damages can be awarded in a catastrophic injury lawsuit. The process of filing a claim for pain and suffering after a catastrophic accident could depend on the laws of the State in which you live. Not all states treat pain and suffering claims the same. There are states that allow juries to assume the level of pain and suffering. Other states require specific levels of proof. Some states put caps on how much a plaintiff can recover for pain and suffering in a catastrophic accident lawsuit. These factors affect how your claim will be filed.
Proving pain and suffering will largely depend on the nature and extent of the injuries. Providing evidence of limited physical functioning or mobility is different from proving that you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks caused by the catastrophic injury. Medical records and hospital bills are a good start, but you will likely need testimony from an expert witness regarding the nature and extent of your condition.
A catastrophic accident lawyer will know how to pursue a compelling pain and suffering catastrophic injury claim. If you've been seriously injured in an accident, you should contact an experienced catastrophic injury attorney to discuss your case.
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The season of electric blankets is upon us and Warshauer Law Group wants to remind everyone who uses these types of blankets to be very careful this winter. WLG partner George McLaughlin has litigated more than 75 electric blanket lawsuit cases across the country against Sunbeam and other manufacturers of unsafe electric blankets and heating pads.
A class action electric blanket lawsuit was filed against Sunbeam Products, Inc. in Arkansas state court in 2004. The plaintiff's alleged the safety circuits in the electric blankets and mattress pads malfunctioned which increased the risk of fire. Although Sunbeam denied the unsafe character of the products, they agreed to a settlement and changed the design of the product allegedly increasing the safety of the blankets and pads.
Please read more about our firm's latest electric blanket lawsuit at:
If you or a loved one has used an electric blanket and has suffered burns or other injuries, please contact one of our personal injury attorneys about potentially filing an electric blanket lawsuit. The injuries caused by malfunctioning electric blankets can be devasting. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering and other damages. Contact the electric blanket lawsuit attorneys at Warshauer McLaughlin Law Group toll-free at 888-879-7300 for a free case review.
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