Reno Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
Reno Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
Get in touch with an educated and capable Reno traumatic brain injury lawyer if you’re experiencing potential signs of brain damage after a recent incident or even an accident from months ago. A law professional can assess the circumstances of your accident and injuries to see if you have a strong injury claim. If so, you can take legal action against the party that is responsible for your damages.
The dedicated legal team at Easton & Easton takes care to provide each client and their injury case with the utmost respect and high-quality counsel. Our TBI attorneys have helped injured clients and their families recover damages from numerous types of accidents, including wrongful death, car accidents, and incidents with catastrophic injuries, such as brain damage and spinal cord injuries.
What Not to Do After You’ve Suffered a TBI
After suffering from a serious accident and sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it’s crucial for you to take the right steps so your injuries don’t rapidly worsen or return after making progress in recovery. Immediately after a significant accident occurs that could have caused brain damage, or as soon as you notice symptoms of a TBI after a past incident, seek professional medical attention; a physician can definitively diagnose you and begin treatment.
It’s very important that you get the proper medical treatment and that you receive it as soon as possible after any head injuries. TBIs can quickly become more severe when untreated and cause other, potentially long-term, health problems to develop as a result. Once you get immediate treatment, don’t stop your treatment plan or expect your injury to resolve on its own. TBI survivors often need consistent rehabilitative therapies for their condition to improve.
Other things to avoid if you’re recovering from a traumatic brain injury are excessive stress and abusing alcohol or other drugs, including medications. These can cause your body to work unnecessarily hard to regulate its normal functions, and this may lead to additional damage. Also, practice caution and try to avoid situations where you’re likely to endure another TBI, which is often more dangerous than the first brain injury.
How Much Is the Compensation for a TBI Accident in Nevada?
Compensation payouts for traumatic brain injuries will be different for each case. The largest influencing factor in a TBI settlement in Reno, Nevada, is how serious the symptoms are. This includes:
- The breadth of issues that the injured person deals with
- The degree of dysfunction, pain, and suffering they endure
- How long it’s expected for most of the symptoms to resolve or lessen in severity
- Whether there are any permanent impacts, such as loss of vision or hearing
More serious and extensive injuries are likely to yield more economic damages for the victim, such as medical bills, costs of future and ongoing treatment, loss of income, etc. The amount of non-economic losses depends on the injured person’s attorney and their ability to convey to the court the victim’s level of pain and suffering, along with other details of the case.
Another influencing factor in how much the injured plaintiff may receive in a settlement is the type of accident that caused the injury and the liable party. If the TBI survivor is found to be partially at fault for their accident and subsequent damages, they can still be awarded a reduced compensation amount as long as they are not more than 50% responsible.
Furthermore, if the offending party is a doctor who is guilty of medical negligence, rather than another driver in a traffic collision, the settlement payout is likely to be higher since physicians are often held to a higher standard and expected to not inflict harm. A person’s compensation may include punitive damages if the court finds the liable party to have acted especially negligently or maliciously, such as a repeat drunk driver or an egregiously careless doctor.
FAQs
Q: How Much Money Can You Get for a TBI in Nevada?
A: The most accurate way to get a realistic estimate of how much money your TBI claim may receive in a settlement is to speak with an experienced attorney regarding your case. Compensation amounts will always vary, as they depend on the accident that led to your traumatic brain injury, how serious the symptoms of your TBI are, and what other injuries you sustained, among others.
Q: What Worsens a TBI?
A: Numerous factors may worsen a TBI, including stress, abusing alcohol or drugs, a secondary injury to the brain, and untreated medical conditions that can accompany a TBI. Additionally, a TBI survivor who doesn’t receive proper medical treatment promptly after sustaining brain damage is susceptible to worsening conditions.
It’s also important for TBI patients to enter a rehabilitation program and/or routine soon after receiving treatment. They should also consistently stick to their rehabilitative plan.
Q: Can an MRI Show an Old Brain Injury?
A: It is possible for newer MRIs to detect physical effects and changes to a person’s brain several years after a traumatic brain injury. The ability to notice signs of traumatic damage to the brain years after the inflicting accident speaks to the severity of TBIs and their long-term, often permanent, impact on a person’s brain. Detecting these structural signs can also provide information regarding the functionality of the patient’s brain.
Q: What Medication Is Used for TBI Anger?
A: A common symptom following TBIs is sudden behavioral changes, particularly displays of aggression and/or agitation. Treatment for this will vary, depending on each patient’s needs. Every individual will express agitation differently, including demonstrating if they’re a danger to themselves or others. They will also have unique health conditions or limitations that can impact the ideal medication and general approach to treatment.
It’s important to seek professional medical care, as a doctor can monitor the patient’s progress and find the most beneficial treatment for the person.
Our Successful Injury Law Firm Can Secure You a Fair Settlement
If you’re considering pursuing financial compensation after your traumatic accident by filing a personal injury claim, don’t start the process without the help of a qualified and professional attorney. To speak with an experienced injury lawyer about your situation, contact our team at Easton & Easton.
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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.
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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.
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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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I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
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