Brain injuries may be caused directly by trauma or they may also be acquired by other life threatening events. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined as an injury or alteration in brain function, caused by an often violent, external force, such as a direct blow to the head from a motor vehicle accident, an assault or a fall. An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain, which is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. An acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain that has occurred after birth. Common caused of acquired brain injury include stroke, near drowning, hypoxic or anoxic brain injury, tumor, neurotoxins, electric shock or lightening strike.

In some cases, brain injuries occur as result of the negligence of others, whether by automobile accidents, defective products, poorly maintained premises, medical mistakes. In such cases, a brain injury lawsuit may be warranted.

The experienced trial lawyers of Fodera Long & Lalli will litigate vigorously on your behalf.

If you or a loved one has been suffered a brain injury that you feel has been caused by another’s negligence, contact us today for a free consultation.