Paramus Attorneys Pursue Justice for Accident Victims with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Proven trial lawyers seek compensation when negligence causes TBI

The brain is the center of our consciousness, our intelligence, and our personality, as well as the command center for all of our bodily functions. An accident that causes a brain injury can be a catastrophic, life-altering event. Because the human brain is still largely a mystery to medical science, brain injury patients have an uncertain prognosis for recovery, which places their future in jeopardy. All this means that TBI patients can be highly reliant on whatever damages they can recover in a negligence lawsuit. If you or a loved one are looking for an attorney, you must choose someone with proven ability and the utmost determination. At Razi & Giampa Law in Paramus, we understand how much our clients are relying on us to secure an appropriate settlement or jury verdict. We consider it an honor to represent clients who have so much at stake in their litigation, and fight aggressively to deliver the results they need.

How traumatic brain injuries occur

Brain injury happens when some event damages brain tissue. Medical professionals divide brain injury into two major categories: traumatic and acquired.  A traumatic brain injury results from violence done to brain tissue in various ways:

• Blunt force — An object contacts the cranium, bruising and killing brain tissue. This happens in auto accidents, falls, athletic contact, and falling object accidents.
• Concussive force — An explosion can produce shock waves that induce severe injury. This is often the case with battlefield injuries, but can result from industrial accidents or boiler explosions.
• Penetration — A foreign object penetrates the cranium and destroys brain matter. Examples include gunshot wounds, nail gun accidents, and shrapnel wounds in car crashes.
• Severe shaking — Violent, rapid shaking of the cranium can cause the brain to move within the skull, tearing tissue. This is known as diffuse axonal injury. The prime example is “shaken baby syndrome.”

An acquired brain injury can result from the decline of age or onset of disease. However, brain injury from anoxia and hypoxia also falls into this category. In some cases, such as anesthesia malpractice or a boating accident, a negligent act can cause an event that deprives a person of oxygen, leading to brain injury.

Categories of Traumatic Brain Injury

Medical experts categorize TBI according to degree as follows:

• Mild — The victim may lose consciousness, but only for a short time. Symptoms can include vomiting or nausea, blurry vision, tinnitus, brain fog, confusion, headaches, dizziness, problems with balance, insomnia or heavier than usual sleep, light and sound sensitivity, anxiety, irritability, emotionality, and fatigue. A victim can suffer memory loss lasting less than 24 hours. Victims usually recover from mild TBI within a few weeks.
• Moderate — Victims may lose consciousness for more than 30 minutes and to 24 hours. Symptoms include those mentioned above, though in greater intensity, as well as seizures or convulsions, numbness or weakness in the limbs, difficulty rising from sleep, slurred speech, pupil dilation, and loss of coordination. Memory loss can last from one to seven days.
• Severe — A victim might lose consciousness for more than 24 hours. Symptoms of severe TBI can include all those listed above, but in greater severity. Severe TBI is often totally disabling, at least short term, and can require a lifetime of care.

Given the potentially life-altering nature of a traumatic brain injury, damages can be substantial. But only if you secure capable representation. Our proven trial lawyers possess the skill and determination to pursue the maximum compensation possible under the facts of the case.

Contact Razi & Giampa Law in Paramus for a free TBI accident consultation

Injury attorneys at Razi & Giampa Law in Paramus provide highly professional and personalized representation for clients with traumatic brain injuries in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey. To schedule a free consultation at our office, in your home, or at the hospital, call us today at 201-534-5011 or contact our firm online.