Brain Injury Lawyers in St. Louis
Fighting for Missouri Residents with Traumatic Brain Injuries
As the control center of the nervous system, the brain is the body’s most complex (and perhaps most important) organ. Unfortunately, this means injury to the brain can be devastating, impacting other body parts and your well-being. If a negligent party caused you to suffer a head and brain injury, it is important to know that you have rights. After you get the medical treatment you need, our legal team at DiPasquale Moore is ready to represent you in a claim. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages, including medical/hospital bills, time off work, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In a free consultation, our St. Louis brain injury attorneys will help you explore your legal options. We will fight hard to ensure the at-fault party isn’t allowed to stick you with the bill caused by their negligence.Call (314) 888-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Medical professionals classify traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) into two categories: closed head injuries and penetrating head injuries. Both can be the result of another’s negligence and, consequently, warrant a lawsuit. Closed head injuries are sustained when an object or force strikes the head or body, causing the brain to slam into the skull. Penetrating head injuries are when an object (such as falling debris or a bullet) shatters the skull and injures the brain. Traumatic brain injury symptoms can vary, but the most common include:- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Headaches
- Slurred speech
- Seizures
- Paralysis, complete or incomplete
- Loss of consciousness
- Memory problems
- Learning deficits
- Changes in personality
- Irritability or sudden emotional outbursts
- Trouble processing information
- Trouble with balance, muscle strength, coordination
- Sensory deficits, such as a loss of hearing, vision, or smell
How to Prove Negligence in a Brain Injury Case
It is not hard to see how the symptoms of a brain injury can wreak havoc on a person’s life. They can also be very expensive to treat. That’s why brain injury victims deserve compensation from the negligent, at-fault party. Sadly, however, these parties are often reluctant to admit fault, and even more reluctant to compensate the victim fairly. The most effective way for many victims to recover compensation is, therefore, through a legal case. Anyone can file a lawsuit; winning one is another story. You will need to prove the other party was negligent to be successful in your lawsuit. To prove this, you will need to go back to what caused your brain injury in the first place.What Are the Most Common Causes of Brain Injuries?
Brain injuries are often rooted in the following:- Bus crashes
- Bike accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and falls on unsafe properties
- Sports injuries/accidents
- Violent crimes
Work with an Award-Winning St. Louis Brain Injury Lawyer
It can be hard to deal with a brain injury and the legal work of a case on your own. At DiPasquale Moore, we strive to make it easy by taking care of the legal work for you. We will handle your case with professionalism, providing you with high-quality legal counsel and representation. Our St. Louis attorneys are knowledgeable in the complexities of these injury claims. We know full well that brain injuries can affect different people in different ways; we know how to spot these differences, as well as how to account for them in a claim. In our more than 100 years of shared legal experience, we have helped clients from all walks of life win compensation and justice for themselves.Call (314) 888-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
