Brain Injury

San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido

We may think traumatic brain injury (TBI) is rare, but the truth is that they are one of the more common forms of serious injuries.  The Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, reports that approximately 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury every year resulting in over 50,000 deaths, nearly 300,000 hospitalizations, and about 1.4 million emergency room visits. Although roughly three-quarters of all TBIs are minor, it is a contributing factor to nearly a third of all injury-related deaths, including over 16,000 in California alone according to the latest available statistics.  In addition, the Brain Injury Association of America states that TBI outpaces a number of other leading injuries and diseases annually. 

If you are reading this page, it is likely that you or someone you love is you may be among the unfortunate victims suffering from traumatic brain injury. If you live in San Diego or other parts of California, The Rubinstein Law Group is your expert on brain injury cases. We understand brain injuries and the complicated medical issues relating to them. We understand the impact of this injury on your family, and the long and arduous path back to a normal or near-normal life. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling claims that allowed people suffering from brain damage or trauma to get the compensation they deserve and need for appropriate care and treatment. Please call or email us today for a free consultation to learn how we can help you.

Cause of Brain Injury

Although we think of the trauma as the main cause of brain injury, the most serious injuries occur as a secondary effect. Trauma causes the brain to swell or bleed, which increases the pressure inside the skull, squeezing shut the arteries and preventing adequate blood flow and oxygen supply. For this reason, closed head trauma can be just as serious, if not more than, open head injuries.

Because the oxygen supply to the brain is so vital, anything that affects the blood supply to the brain can be just as damaging, including: brain strokes, cardiac arrest, internal bleeding, and overmedication.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury is brain injury caused by a sudden force on the head of a victim, damaging the brain both during the initial impact and during the brain's rebound against the skull. The most common causes of traumatic brain injury are:

• Falls
• Motor vehicle accidents, including car accidents and motorcycle accidents
• Falling objects, including accidents at  construction sites
• Assaults

Falls cause more than half of all traumatic brain injuries among children ages 14 years or younger, and more than 60% of all traumatic brain injuries suffered by adults ages 65 or older. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of TBI-related death, and the second-leading cause of traumatic brain injury for all groups.

Brain Injury and Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is also a significant cause of brain injury. Delayed diagnosis of stroke or heart attack can increase the amount of time your brain is denied an adequate supply of blood and oxygen. Insufficient monitoring of patients during anesthesia may lead to a situation where breathing becomes diminished to the point that the brain suffers injury. Sometimes during birth, the umbilical cord may be trapped or pinched, and if delivery is prolonged or mishandled the baby may suffer permanent brain damage.

Effects of Brain Injury

Sometimes, the effects of a brain injury are noticed immediately as you or your loved one is incapacitated or in a coma. Other times the changes can be more subtle, such as a change in personality or difficulty remembering things. Brain injuries can compromise a person's ability to work, play, or function by themselves. The full repercussions may not even be apparent until later. But in all cases of serious brain injury, treatment and rehabilitation can be extremely costly. Because of the potential costs, insurance companies often contest brain injury cases, and if your symptoms are subtle they often try to dispute the extent of your injuries.

We Can Help You Fight Insurance Companies

Do not be intimidated by the insurance companies' tactics. At the Rubinstein Law Group, we are experienced in handling brain injury cases and have a true understanding of the issues involved.

Our lawyers are familiar with the state-of-the-art testing that can diagnose and document brain injuries and confirm the presence of a brain injury that may otherwise be very difficult to objectively verify. We work with brain injury treatment professionals who can assist in rehabilitation, care, and treatment for you or your loved one. We will help you find a multidisciplinary team of medical and rehabilitative specialists to care for you and your loved one's physical and emotional needs.

We are not afraid to challenge insurance companies and others to get the compensation you and your loved one need to restore your life to its fullest extent possible. Please call us at 760-804-2790 or email us today for a free initial consultation. We represent people in San Marcos, Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, Vista, and throughout Southern California. If you need us, we can come to you.