The nervous system is considered to be the epicenter of all human functionality. Because of this, brain and spine injuries are the most disabling and life-threatening form of hurt that a person may endure. When an individual’s brain ceases functioning, he or she is considered to be “brain dead.” In most states of the US, brain death is the legal requirement for actual death of a person. The brain and spinal cord are very well-protected by the surrounding bones, but despite this, they still may be damaged by severe impacts.
Most of the time, brain and spine injuries result from high-force impacts such as automobile accidents, sports injuries, bicycle crashes, long falls, gunshot wounds, or physical assault. While sometimes these incidents are the result of the injured party’s poor actions or decisions, many times they are caused by another individual’s negligence. If your injury was the fault of another’s recklessness, negligence, or malicious intent, then you have the right to seek retribution and claim damages.
Some of the most common forms of head and spine injuries include the following:
If you have suffered a brain or spinal cord injury as a result of another party’s negligence, then you have the right to claim damages from the responsible individual or entity. Call the Law Offices of Paul W. VanDerwerken for a free consultation at 702-385-5050 or fill out the case evalution form found on this page.
