Acquired Brain Injury

Acquired Brain Injury Attorneys San Diego, California

Not all serious brain injuries are caused by blunt force head trauma, falls, or skull fractures. Any time that the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain is interrupted for any reason, damage to the brain can result, with a corresponding loss of cognitive, sensory, or motor function. Any such brain damage attributable to a nontraumatic cause is known as acquired brain injury. If you or a member of your family suffers from acquired brain injury as a primary or secondary result of an accident, contact a personal injury lawyer at The McClellan Law Firm in San Diego for a free case evaluation.

The most common causes of acquired brain injury are various forms of asphyxiation, hypoxia, or anoxia that shut off the brain's oxygen supply, due either to a problem with blood circulation, or to a lack of access to air. Acquired brain injury is a common consequence of such accidents as chemical exposure at the workplace or in a confined space, near drowning episodes when a boat capsizes or a water skier loses consciousness, or even choking accidents if there is a delay in emergency assistance. Small children especially can be vulnerable to acquired brain injury caused by choking.

Depending on the length of time of oxygen deprivation, the extent of the acquired brain injury can be very severe and permanent. The symptoms can range from persistent headaches to profound coma. Among the particular problems that a victim of acquired brain injury might encounter are the following:

• Loss of memory
• Deteriorated motor skills
• Changes in temperament or behavior
• Loss of the capacity to taste or smell
• Problems with sleep or appetite
• Inability to concentrate
• Difficulty finding words

For persons in demanding professions, even a relatively mild case of acquired brain injury can represent a career-ending condition.

At The McClellan Law Firm, we have long experience with the investigation and proof of complex injury claims against multiple defendants in a wide range of accidental or negligent circumstances. We have recovered verdicts or settlements of in excess of $1 million each in more than 85 cases. By limiting our caseload to no more than 15 cases at a time, we offer our clients prompt access to our lawyers and highly personalized service. Because of the stress and confusion that brain injury cases of all kinds can represent for families, our ability to work closely with our clients can serve as an important benefit.

To learn more about our ability to represent your interests effectively in a personal injury case involving acquired brain injury, contact an attorney at The McClellan Law Firm in San Diego.