Item: Katz Personal Injury Lawyers
Rating: 5
Author: Michael G.

Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

Brain and spinal cord injuries create incredible challenges for individuals and families that are forced to face them. Although some of the most common causes of brain and spinal cord injury are car accidents, slip and falls and assaults, any trauma to the brain, neck, or back may result in damage to central nervous system. And serious injuries are almost always the result something sudden and unexpected. Roughly 200,000 people annually die from brain injuries, with 500,000 more receiving treatment - many suffering from long term impairment or disabilities. Approximately 450,000 more Americans suffer from spinal cord injuries.

Differences Between Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Brain injuries, which are often times fatal, are classified by sudden trauma and damage to the brain, and are generally categorized into two categories -

Closed (such as an impact with the ground)
Penetrating (for example, a bullet)

Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can vary with each individual, but knowing some of the classic symptoms of a brain injury can help a person seek timely care. If you or a loved one has been in an accident and suffered a blow to the head, look for symptoms such as 1) loss of consciousness or memory, 2) confusion or disorientation, 3) problems with speech, vision or hearing, 4) headache or vomiting, and 5) fatigue or dizziness. If any of these are present, seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

Spinal cord injuries are less often fatal, and occur when there is trauma and damage to the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a thick, compact pathway of nerves exiting the brain and traveling down the spine between the vertebrae. Branching out from the spinal cord are smaller nerves that control motor and sensory functions. Therefore, spinal cord injuries generally result in mobility or sensory loss in areas below the damage.

Important Factors When Facing a Brain or Spinal Cord Injury

Brain and spinal cord injuries immediately change the lives of those involved. This is especially true of from a financial perspective. The cost of treatment can be extremely high and continue for many years after an accident. These expenses can include:

Ambulance and hospitalization costs
Surgery or other intensive, immediate medical treatments
Long-term physical therapy or other rehabilitative treatments
Emotional counseling or psychiatric care
Lost income from work
Home and activity modification and adaptation

How a Brain or Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Can Help

Because of the significant challenges involved, it is very important to have the best brain and spinal cord injury attorney working on your family's behalf. Experience is very important; both for legal and factual issues that will arise in your case. Please contact the Katz Personal Injury Lawyers legal team today at (404) 460-0101 to discuss your matter. We offer a free, confidential initial consultation, and you pay no attorneys' fees unless we win your case. We represent families across the state of Georgia, including the cities of Marietta, Duluth, Decatur, Atlanta, Rome, and Jonesboro.

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I was in a head-on collision last year that put me in a wheelchair with a fractured femur. I needed an attorney and my cousin recommended this firm because he had used Briant Mildenhall for his accident. I was glad I called Briant because he always did what he said he would do and kept me informed. We settled with the insurance company and I'm happy with the result. If someone I know needs an attorney, I will tell them to call Briant because he will get the job done. Michael G.

After a head–on collision I had extremely serious injuries to my back and neck, and some internal injuries. I was airlifted to the hospital and started a huge amount of medical expenses accumulating. I hired a lawyer recommended by a friend but I was not satisfied. My cousin told me about this firm so I talked to Briant Mildenhall about handling the case. I was at ease from the get–go. Briant kept me informed all the way through, was always reassuring and did everything he said he would do. He helped us get the money we needed to get the treatment we needed. Briant was fantastic! Ronda W. (Car Accident)

After my car accident, I was looking for an attorney and came across the name Katz Personal Injury Lawyers. My intuition told me to call. I called in and Briant Mildenhall talked to me. He was very clear and honest about my options. As the case went forward, Briant and the staff at the law office always answered my questions right away. I was very confident in Briant's legal ability. He kept me informed every step of the way. I would recommend Mr. Mildenhall and the firm to anyone who needs an attorney. Antonio J. (Car Accident)

I am 100% satisfied. I called Rob the day after the accident. Everything he said that would happen did, every step of the way. He went beyond what we needed him to do. I would definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer. Steve H.

Robert Katz isn't your average personal injury lawyer. He has specialized knowledge and experience that the others don't. Timothy W. (Trucking Accident)

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