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There are many factors that contribute to commercial truck accidents, including driver error, mechanical failure, unsafe roads, and mismanaged cargo. By fully investigating a crash, your attorney from The Brain Injury Law Center can secure the evidence necessary to successfully sue all those responsible.

The injuries that result from truck accidents are often catastrophic, including brain and spinal cord injuries that can change the trajectory of a person’s life or a family’s future. It is crucial that those who’ve suffered such injuries receive comprehensive care to maintain the abilities they have and recover as much independence as possible. A personal injury lawsuit may be your best path towards securing the resources you need and are entitled to receive. 

If you are in need of representation right away, contact our Virginia offices by calling ​​(757) 244-7000, or schedule a free consultation online at your earliest availability. For more information on who may be held liable in a truck accident lawsuit, read on.

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Helmets reduce serious head injuries in bicyclists by 60% according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nearly 80% of fatal cycling injuries occur in instances where helmets were not worn. The laws that mandate bicycle helmet usage in children and adults are the most effective countermeasures against these grievous injuries. The laws themselves can increase helmet usage by as much as 84%, saving lives.

The Brain Injury Law Center is headquartered in Virginia, where we represent clients who have been injured in car, motorcycle, and workplace accidents, among others. We have a unique focus on litigating brain and spinal cord injuries due to our extensive understanding of the long-term cost such conditions require. Our top priority is achieving support for the health, dignity, and future well-being of our clients and their families.

If you need to speak with an attorney right away, reach out to our offices by calling (757) 244-7000, or by scheduling an appointment through our online contact form. For more information on Virginia helmet laws, and how a lawsuit can help cover the cost of bicycle accident injuries, read on. 

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The brain is the central command computer of the human body. A traumatic injury to the brain can have full-body consequences, and affect your life for years. What are traumatic brain injury long-term effects, and how can a lawsuit help pay for on-going treatment?

The Brain Injury Law Center has compiled the following information on the long term effects of brain trauma. If you need legal representation after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), call us today at (757) 244-7000 to discuss your circumstances in a free consultation.

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The human skull often acts as a built-in helmet for one of our most valuable organs, the brain. However, head injuries that seem like minor bumps can cause unseen damage like intracranial bleeds, fluid pressure build-up, or concussion. Recognizing concussion symptoms could save your life or the life of someone you love.

We here at The Brain Injury Law Center have created this quick guide to help you identify mild-to-severe concussion symptoms. Early detection of a concussion could mean avoiding permanent, debilitating damage to the mind.

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A brain injury suffered by a family’s breadwinner is a completely different struggle than the work needed to support a brain damage injury in a baby, child, or young adult. What about in cases of multi-person accidents, where one member of the family has physical and emotional trauma to heal from, while their loved one is waking up after a life-changing head injury? This is why it’s important to engage an attorney as quickly as possible, even regarding mild brain injury settlements, as brain injury settlements and lawsuits can take vital time you don’t have to spare.

As devastating and difficult as brain injuries can be, it’s important to move forward. That is easier said than done, however, depending on your circumstances. Contact us at the Brain Injury Law Center as soon as you can for a free consultation regarding your needs. In the meantime, read on to learn more about what head injury settlements or damages awards can do to improve the lives of survivors.

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5 Ways Brain Injury Settlements or Damages Awards Improve Victims’ Lives
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5 Ways Brain Injury Settlements or Damages Awards Improve Victims’ Lives

Asking what a brain injury case is worth is like asking what a life is worth: there is no monetary equivalent that can make up for the data lost to your body’s central computer. That being said, while filing a traumatic brain injury lawsuit cannot reverse the damage suffered, here are five different ways an appropriate settlement could help ease the burden for you and your loved ones.

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Traumatic brain injury, commonly referred to as “TBI,” is a catastrophic injury that occurs when a blow to the head or a penetrating head injury disrupts the normal function of the brain. TBI can be caused by everything from a car crash to a slip-and-fall accident. This type of injury can range from mild concussions to moderate or severe TBI, which can result in permanent brain damage or even death. In many instances, a traumatic brain injury lawsuit may be needed to help the victim recover their losses.

While there are individuals who will quickly and fully recover from their injuries, others will face lifelong changes and challenges. These traumatic injuries can affect cognitive function, motor function, sensation, and behavior. This can create difficulty doing everything from household tasks to being able to work, requiring surgeries, therapies, and around-the-clock care. 

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