Baton Rouge Brain Injury Lawyers

Of all the catastrophic injuries a person can suffer, none may be more traumatic than a brain damage. The human brain is an amazing, yet delicate instrument. When a person suffers from a closed head injury or any other type of head injury the brain can very easily be injured, causing the injured person to suffer a lifetime of pain and loss. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a brain injury and another party was at fault, it is important to make sure they pay for their negligence. At Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers we are dedicated to helping our clients receive the maximum compensation for their injuries and will use our vast experience in personal injury law to help you do the same.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries

As we stated earlier, the brain is extremely delicate and can become damaged in a split second. While many people don’t consider safety when doing everyday tasks – especially the safety of others – this omission can have devastating results. Some of the common causes of brain damage that result from another’s negligence include:

•	Open Head Injuries – This type of brain injury is caused when an object, 

	such as a gunshot or other projectile, penetrates the skull.


•	Closed Head Injuries – Often caused by blunt force, such as a car accident 

	or an assault, this type of trauma causes the brain to swell and it can 

	become damage because it has nowhere to expand to.


•	Infections – Sometimes caused by an illness, such as meningitis, these types 

	of brain injuries can also be due to medical malpractice.


•	Deceleration Injuries – Most often caused by whiplash, deceleration brain 

	injuries are seen mostly from auto accidents and unfortunately, shaken baby 

	syndrome.

What to do after a Brain Injury

If you or a family member has suffered a head injury the first thing to do is get the person stabilized and seek medical attention. Unfortunately, brain injuries are not always immediately noticeable. Even if you do not feel like you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident it is important to get to a doctor for an evaluation. And if it is determined that you have suffered from brain damage and another party is at fault you need to contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

At Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers our experienced Louisiana brain damage attorneys can help you get the maximum compensation for your claim. And while we know that no amount of money can compensate for the suffering you and your family endure after a brain injury, it can help you pay for costly medical bills, rehabilitation and the lost wages due to the injury. Call our law offices today at 225-387-2323 or fill out our Case Evaluation Form below!