Child brain injuries or concussions can be the most traumatic and overwhelming injuries. Your child may require constant care for the rest of their life or, in severe cases, may be left in an unresponsive state. This can have a significant impact on your family and your child's future.
If your child suffered a brain injury or concussion due to negligence in California, contact the child injury lawyers at Woods Williford, P.C. at (888) 340-2440.
California Traumatic Brain Injury Classifications
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are classified as mild to severe.
TBI is mild if your child's confusion, disorientation, or loss of consciousness lasts less than 30 minutes. Longer-lasting effects include headaches, attention deficit, memory loss, visual disturbances, and mood swings. Concussion is another name for mild TBI.
TBI is severe if your child loses consciousness for more than 30 minutes and has memory loss after the injury. The effects of severe TBI range from loss of cognitive function to surviving in a comatose state. Your child may lose the use of their arms or legs; have seizures; or experience significant hearing or vision changes. The long-term impact depends on the severity of the injury, the body functions affected, the resources available to assist recovery, and the completeness of your child's recovery.
If your child was injured and displays any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention, and then contact a child brain injury attorney at Woods Williford, P.C. to discuss your legal options.
Causes and Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injuries
The most common causes of TBI vary based on your child's age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides alarming statistics on the same.
For children under age 14, the most common cause is falls, accounting for 54 percent of all hospitalizations and deaths associated with TBI.
The second-leading cause of TBI in children is being struck by or against an object, accounting for 15 percent of all hospitalizations and deaths associated with TBI. This includes assaults, which is the leading cause of TBI deaths in children from birth to four years old.
Motor vehicle accident-related TBI is a close third, accounting for 14 percent of TBI-related hospitalizations and deaths in children, and self-harm is the fourth most-common cause of TBI.
A child's brain is still developing, so the long-term consequences of TBI may not be apparent for several years. Your child may require extensive, expensive medical treatment or rehabilitation. If your child suffered TBI as a result of negligence, you can seek relief including money for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and long-term care.
Contact a California Child Brain Injury Attorney
If your child suffered a brain injury or concussion in California, contact the experienced child injury lawyers at Woods Williford, P.C. We understand that your child is facing a long recovery, which can cause a financial burden on your family. We will fight for just compensation for your child's injuries.
Call us today at (888) 340-2440 or fill out our online form for a free consultation.