Alameda County Head Trauma Lawyer
At the San Francisco law firm of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, we know that a brain injury affects not only the victim, but his or her family. Brain injured people may experience job loss, financial disaster, changes in personality, psychological problems, loss of independence and dependence on family members that alter their relationships significantly. When a brain injury was the result of another's negligence, our law firm can help. We build strong cases for people that pursue compensation for the losses and damages that brain injuries cause.
Our attorneys have helped brain-injured clients and their families for more than 50 years. We undertake personal injury claims and lawsuits against negligent parties whose actions and misbehavior led to grave consequences for our clients. We are strong advocates for people whose lives were permanently changed by car or other motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, work-related accidents and chemical exposure. Events such as these can leave people unable to work or enjoy their lives and families as they did before the accident. We handle these matters in Oakland, San Jose and all other communities in California.
Our attorneys consult with experts in a variety of fields, including medicine, psychiatry, vocational rehabilitation, physical therapy and other specialties. We develop an accurate and compelling picture of a client's injuries and the impact of those injuries on his or her life. We work with life care planners to help determine the amount of our client's losses and damages. Our goal is to obtain full compensation for brain injured people so they can live their lives as fully as possible.
Clients with brain injuries can suffer from a variety of emotional problems and mood disorders, including depression and anxiety that may affect many other areas of their lives. They may also experience physical problems such lack of coordination, deficits in fine motor skills and diminished strength and endurance. Their mental problems can range from difficulties with memory to severe aphasia and inability to speak. Addressing problems such as these can be costly. Our lawyers determine the lifetime expenses associated with helping clients deal with the physical, mental and emotional consequences of brain injuries. We work with relevant experts to identify the resources that will help our clients move ahead as much as possible.
Families and friends are also affected when a loved one suffers a brain injury. Our attorneys evaluate the consequences of a client's brain injury on the lives around him or her. We quantify the damage suffered because a brain injured person is no longer able to provide emotional support, love and companionship or contribute to the household.
Our lawyers analyze the event that caused the brain injury. We identify the liable party and determine where and why the negligence occurred. If the brain injury was the result of a car or truck accident, we consult with accident reconstructionists, photograph and video the scene and review police reports. If the injury was caused by an anesthesia mistake during surgery, we consult with nationally recognized physicians and experts who help us determine how the accepted standard of care was breached.
As a result of the investigation and analysis conducted by our attorneys, we have been able to obtain damages and payment for medical expenses, lost wages, physical and vocational therapy, pain and suffering and other losses and costs.
Our attorneys can meet with brain injured clients and their families at our law firm, in the hospital or at home. When searching for a San Francisco or Oakland brain injury attorney, contact us for information about how we can assist with a brain injury case.
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