The best way to avoid litigation for the devastating injuries that can result from a motorcycle accident is to never be injured in a motorcycle accident in the first place. Easier said than done? Well, the bad news is that motorcycle riders involved in accidents face a much greater risk of injury than automobile drivers, and motorcycle riders can never be kept completely safe from injury in an accident. The good news is that developments in protective equipment can make motorcycle riders much safer than in the past, provided they take advantage of those developments. If you or your loved one has suffered catastrophic injuries as the result of a motorcycle accident, consult an attorney to learn your rights to compensation. A lawyer experienced in motorcycle accident litigation can help you learn what your rights are.
Not all jurisdictions have laws requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets, and some courts within such jurisdictions have found the fact that an injured rider was not wearing a helmet to be completely inadmissible in a personal injury suit. Thus, it is extremely important to discuss the facts of your case with an experienced personal injury attorney, who will know the relevant helmet and evidentiary laws that would apply in your case. An attorney experienced in handling motorcycle accident cases will know how to uncover all of the parties who may be responsible for your injuries.
If you were injured as the result of a medical procedure or medication, the concept of informed consent will likely arise in any claim for your injuries that you bring against a medical professional. In many situations where medical care or treatment is provided to an individual, medical professionals are required to obtain the patient’s “informed consent.” Although the specific definition of informed consent may vary from state to state, it means essentially that a physician (or other medical provider) must advise a patient of all of the potential benefits, risks, and alternatives involved in any surgical procedure, medical procedure, or other course of treatment, and must obtain the patient’s written consent to proceed.
There are many parties that can be held responsible for accidents that cause catastrophic injuries including employers, property owners, manufacturers and retailers, and medical personal. This article discusses who can be sued for different types of accidents.
- How do you prove the existence of a brain injury?
- What disabilities are associated with a brain injury?
- What are common symptoms of concussion?
- What is a closed head injury?
- What are the main parts of the brain and their respective functions?
- What happens if the brain loses its blood and oxygen supply?
- What are possible effects of a severe brain injury?
- What is brain swelling and what causes it?
- What kind of compensation is possible in a legal claim for a brain injury?
There are a variety of physical, mental and psychological tests that medical professionals use to determine the severity and effects of a brain injury. However, it is important to note that many diagnostic tests fail to detect brain injuries where there is a closed head injury. The following is a brief description of some diagnostic tools.
When a head injury is severe it can dramatically affect a person’s ability to return to a normal life. Depending on the location and severity of the injury, there may be physical and/or behavioral effects. A severe head injury may affect a person’s ability to work, learn, live with his or her family and handle everyday tasks.
This article discusses the possible physical and behavioral effects associated with brain injuries.
Traumatic brain injury cases are generally personal injury claims based on negligence. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in a car accident, bicycle accident or sports accident, you will generally have a negligence claim. Elements of a negligence claim that the plaintiff must prove are: a legal duty owed by the defendant to the plaintiff, breach of that duty by the defendant, that the breach caused the plaintiff’s injuries and damages.
The brain is the central control and interpretation center for the human body. When a person suffers a brain injury, he or she may be unable to work, learn, walk or talk. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, you may have legal recourse…
- The Brain and Its Functions
- Diagnosis and Treating a Brain Injury
- Types of Brain Injuries
- Causes of Brain Injuries
- Effects of Brain Injuries
- Brain Injury Litigation
Brain Injury FAQs
- How do you prove the existence of a brain injury?
- What disabilities are associated with a brain injury?
- What are common symptoms of concussion?
- What is a closed head injury?
- What are the main parts of the brain and their respective functions?
- What happens if the brain loses its blood and oxygen supply?
- What are possible effects of a severe brain injury?
- What is brain swelling and what causes it?
- What kind of compensation is possible in a legal claim for a brain injury?
How Brain Injuries are Classified
Traumatic brain injuries are generally classified as mild, moderate or severe, based on the injured person’s Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) number. The GCS assigns a point value based on particular responses given by the injured person. The majority of brain injuries are classified as “mild.”
A mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a traumatically induced physiological disruption of brain function as shown by any loss of consciousness lasting approximately 30 minutes or less; any memory loss for events immediately before or after the incident, but not lasting more than 24 hours; any alteration in mental state at the time of the accident such as confusion or feeling disoriented; or any focal neurological deficit that may or may not be transient. The Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee of the Brain Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine developed this definition of MTBI…