Boulder City Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
Boulder City Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
If you were hurt in a recent accident or are noticing sudden symptoms several months after an accident, contact a Boulder City traumatic brain injury lawyer. It’s possible that you may have sustained traumatic brain damage, the symptoms of which can vary greatly.
The skilled lawyers at Easton & Easton have assisted numerous clients and their families, enabling them to receive a compensation award after enduring unfortunate and avoidable accidents. The cases we’ve successfully handled include wrongful death, catastrophic injury, motorcycle and trucking accidents, and many more.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is any damage a person endures that results in long-term or permanent injury, leading to life-altering impacts on their daily life and future. Examples of catastrophic injuries include:
- Significant head or brain damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Amputated limbs
- Loss of sight or hearing
Unfortunately, it is possible for such injuries to happen out of nowhere, such as after extreme natural disasters, where no one is to blame.
However, catastrophic injuries also frequently occur in an accident that only happens because of another person’s negligent behavior or actions. In these instances, the injured victim is legally entitled to pursue a settlement payout for the damages they suffered by filing a personal injury claim with the court against the negligent party. If the victim’s attorney is successful, the client can receive compensation for their medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Common Accidents That Can Cause a TBI
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can result from several different circumstances. The term “traumatic” specifies that the brain damage occurred due to a sudden, unforeseen accident that inflicted the trauma. These accidents are expressly different from those that are “non-traumatic” because there’s a liable party, as opposed to brain damage caused by another health condition, such as suffering a stroke or an infection.
Common traumatic accidents or circumstances that can result in significant brain damage include:
- Motor vehicle accidents. Traumatic brain injuries are frequently reported along with the other types of physical harm caused by traffic collisions. Bodily damage can be even more significant if a person is on a motorcycle, riding a bike, or walking as a pedestrian during an accident.
- Falling. Falls can happen anywhere, including after slipping or tripping, because of unsafe conditions, like unstable stairs or a slippery floor. Many TBIs also occur after falling from a great height while on the job, especially within certain professions. Any fall has the potential to inflict serious damage to the brain since the person’s head often collides with the ground or a nearby object.
- Violence. Traumatic brain damage can be caused by abuse, assault, and domestic violence, especially if there are severe and/or repeated impacts to the head or penetrative wounds, such as from a bullet.
- Playing sports. TBIs can result from numerous high-impact or extreme sports, like boxing, football, and hockey.
- Military duty and other occupational hazards. Combat injuries, including blasts from explosives or enduring blows to the head by debris, can easily inflict severe brain damage. Certain careers are also at risk of TBIs, such as construction or manufacturing.
- Medical malpractice, including birth injuries. Certain medical errors can inflict traumatic brain injuries that would otherwise not have happened. Examples include improperly intubating during surgery and administering the incorrect medication or dosage. It’s also not uncommon for infants to sustain a TBI during childbirth due to doctor negligence.
FAQs
Q: How Much Compensation Do You Get for a TBI?
A: To get an accurate estimate of the compensation that you could get for a TBI in Boulder City, Nevada, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. They can assess details of your situation, including the severity of the injury and the circumstances surrounding its cause. Then, they can provide you with an educated approximation of what you’re entitled to.
Generally, if it is a serious TBI, with more expected long-term effects on your life, and if the level of negligence that led to your injury is greater, the more your settlement will be.
Q: Do Nevada Attorneys Take Most of Your Injury Settlement?
A: No, injury lawyers will not take the majority of your settlement award. Attorneys helping clients within injury law will take a percentage, below half, of the total compensation. This is used to pay for their legal fees if they win the case. Working on a contingency fee basis like this ensures that the TBI survivor is not put at further financial risk as they pursue their rightful compensation. The exact percentage will vary depending on the lawyer and case.
Q: How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case in Nevada?
A: There are numerous variables within a personal injury case, and these can influence how long it will take to reach a fair settlement and conclude the proceedings. For more serious cases of catastrophic injuries, such as TBIs, the injury claims are often especially complex. These will require a fair amount of time to address with the needed care that they deserve. TBI cases may take between several months to a couple of years to fully reach a settlement.
Q: What Are Signs of Traumatic Brain Damage?
A: TBI symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Nausea or vomiting
- Drowsiness or fatigue
- Speech issues, including slurring words
- Loss of balance or dizziness (vertigo)
- Difficulty concentrating or thinking
- Mood swings or changes
- Insomnia or excessive sleeping
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Blurry vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Light or sound sensitivity
If symptoms don’t improve or new symptoms develop, promptly seek medical attention.
Q: Is It Hard to Get Disability for a TBI?
A: Typically, the more severe the symptoms of your traumatic brain injury are, the less difficulty you should have with acquiring disability benefits from Social Security. A TBI is considered a disability, so it is eligible for benefits if a person’s motor functions or physical functioning are affected for at least three consecutive months after sustaining the injury.
Furthermore, a TBI can be considered a disability if the damage results in significant cognitive decline and limitations on mental functioning, as documented by a physician.
Receive the Settlement You’re Entitled To
The seasoned injury lawyers at Easton & Easton understand how taxing life after a traumatic brain injury can be for the survivor and their family. Contact our law firm today, and a compassionate attorney can discuss the available legal options with you.
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The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018.
Doug and Brian Easton have been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California each year since 2014 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Brian and Matt Easton were recently honored for their efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client in 2016, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California by TopVerdict.com.
Doug and Brian have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Matt Easton has been selected among Super Lawyers' Up-and-Coming Top 25 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern Califonia, an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys under 40 years old.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen as one of the "10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms” in all of Southern California" each year Since 2015 based on client satisfaction — one of the highest honors we could ever hope to achieve.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been featured as Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for California since 2015 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Brian and Matt Easton have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM through the results achieved for their clients. This is an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States.
Doug Easton has held the “AV Preeminent” Rating for over 30 years and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The "AV Preeminent" rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been chosen as one of the "10 Best" Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California each year since 2015 based on client satisfaction, an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys - and Easton & Easton houses three of them.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Matt Easton has been selected each year since 2014 as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
Matt Easton has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California for 2015 by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys — an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys under the age of 40.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel among the Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys each year since 2017.
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Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
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I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
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I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
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Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
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My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
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My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
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