El Paso, Texas Brain Injury Attorney

Lawyer Representing Victims of Traumatic Brain Injuries in El Paso, West Texas, and New Mexico

A blow to the head is no laughing matter. Concussions and other types of brain trauma can occur in a wide variety of situations, and they can have a long-term impact on a person's health and well-being. Even what may seem like a minor bump can result in serious brain trauma. When a brain injury occurs because of someone else's negligence, it is important to understand your legal options for recovering compensation.

At James Kennedy, P.L.L.C., I have more than 25 years of experience working with victims of a wide variety of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. Attorney James Kennedy is Board Certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He knows the harmful effects of a brain injury, and he is prepared to help you fight for financial compensation that fully addresses the damages you have experienced. He has litigated cases in court in every year that he has been practicing, and he is ready to take your case to trial to ensure that the party or parties who caused your injury are held responsible.

Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Serious brain injuries can occur in a wide variety of situations, but they are often the result of car wrecks, motorcycle collisions, or pedestrian accidents. Slip and fall accidents regularly involve brain trauma, and a brain injury can also occur while a person is on the job, especially when workplace accidents occur at construction sites.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when someone suffers a bump or blow to the head that causes a disruption to the brain's normal functions. TBIs can range from relatively mild injuries that affect a person temporarily to severe cases that cause long-term or permanent impairment or wrongful death.

The symptoms of a TBI may not make themselves known immediately after an incident occurs, and sometimes they do not appear until days or weeks later. Some short term symptoms include headaches, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, memory loss, and confusion. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should receive immediate medical treatment.

Unfortunately, even with treatment, a TBI can have long term or permanent effects. These may include:

• Physical symptoms - Victims may experience painful and persistent headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty with balance and coordination, seizures, or sensitivity to bright lights or loud noises. These issues can not only cause a great deal of discomfort, but they can affect a person's ability to perform their job or complete daily tasks.
• Memory and cognition - A victim may have trouble concentrating, thinking clearly, or remembering information, all of which can impair their ability to work or take care of family responsibilities.
• Emotional changes - Victims may become irritable, or they may experience depression or anxiety. This can affect their personal relationships, and ongoing therapy may be required to treat these issues.
• Sleep issues - A victim may have trouble sleeping, or they may sleep more than usual and have trouble waking up. Inability to obtain proper rest can affect their ability to perform work-related tasks.

Contact a Midland Head Injury Lawyer

If you or a member of your family have experienced a traumatic brain injury, the effects can be long-lasting or even permanent. In addition to experiencing a great deal of pain and suffering, your ability to work and earn an income can be affected, and you may require ongoing medical or psychological treatment. At James Kennedy, P.L.L.C., I can help you recover compensation that fully addresses these damages. I will work to ensure that your family has the financial resources you need. Contact me today at 915-544-5200 to set up a free consultation. I serve clients throughout Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada, including El Paso, Midland, Odessa, Las Cruces, Carlsbad, and the Permian Basin. Se Habla Español.