San Jose Head Trauma Attorney
Brain injured people are often unable to work, or unable to work in their previous careers. He or she may experience job loss, financial disaster, personality changes, impaired cognition, loss of independence and dependence on family members and in-home caregivers. At the San Francisco law firm of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, our attorneys know how catastrophic a brain injury can be, not only to the victim but also to his or her family and friends.
Our attorneys have helped injured people and their families file personal injury claims for more than 50 years. We prepare lawsuits against people whose negligence resulted in severe and permanent damage to our clients' ability to work, participate in family activities and generally enjoy their lives. We undertake cases in Santa Clara, San Jose, Los Angeles and other communities in California. We consult with medical experts including physicians, therapists, social workers and rehabilitation specialists to build the strongest possible cases for people who have suffered brain injury.
There are many causes of brain injury, among them car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents, construction site accidents, near-drowning, defective products, medical malpractice, undiagnosed medical conditions and other incidents and situations. Victims may experience coordination problems, cognitive deficits and emotional problems.
The problems arising from brain injuries can last a lifetime. Our attorneys work with life care planners to estimate the cost of caring for and treating a client. We determine whether our client will be able to work again and in what capacity. We strive to identify all the resources our client needs to move forward and live as fully as possible.
We also determine the subjective costs of brain injuries to clients and their families. We have seen first-hand the consequences of brain injury to the families and friends of victims. We assess how to compensate the client and his or her family for losses such as loss of companionship, support and love.
We identify the responsible party and determine how the injury occurred. We have the resources, the knowledge and the courtroom experience to develop a legal strategy that seeks maximum compensation for our clients. We have a record of accomplishment on behalf of brain injured clients that includes obtaining damages and payment for unreimbursed doctor and hospital bills, lost past and future income, vocational and physical therapy, changes to the layout of the home, and pain and suffering.
Our San Francisco, California, lawyers meet with clients and their loved ones at our law firm, in their hospital rooms or at their homes. When searching for a San Francisco or Santa Clara County brain injury attorney, contact our law firm today. We serve cities in the San Jose area such as Saratoga, Campbell and Cupertino.
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