Brain Injury Attorney Portland, Oregon

Here at the Law Offices of Jon Friedman in Portland, OR, we provide legal services for the victims of accidents that were not their own fault. We have had many years of successful experience with pursuing cases of serious injuries like those to the head and brain. We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible after an accident.

The incidence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the U.S. is one occurring every 20 seconds in every 24 hour period.  Brain injuries are occasionally only mild, but never a desirable injury. Surprisingly, some of the commonest kinds of accidents cause the worst sorts of traumatic brain injuries. These can lead to serious brain damage and result in long-term disability and sometimes early death.

The Cause of Brain Injuries

They may be caused by:

• Medical Errors
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Something Heavy Falling On The Head From a Height
• Simple Slip And Falls Anywhere
• Assault With a Sharp Or Heavy Weapon On The Head

Brain Injuries Might Be Caused By Negligence

Brain injuries are routinely caused by accidents due to the negligent or careless behavior of another person. This could occur on our highways where motorists are not paying attention to the road rules including: speeding restrictions, running a red light, and driving carelessly under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Employer negligence is often a cause of workplace accidents; for example, a slippery substance spilled on a workshop floor has not been removed by the time workers start making their way through the area to go home. A slip and fall could cause a serious brain injury if the head is not protected in time. The employer may have been fully aware of the hazard, but did nothing about it. In this situation, a victim who sustained a brain injury has every right to put in a damages claim from the employer.

The Financial Burden Of a Brain Injury

The expenses accumulated as a result of a brain injury can be very high. Initial medical requirements may amount to tens of thousands of dollars every day following the injury, and long periods in hospital for rehabilitation are certainly not unusual. If the brain injury is very severe the victim could be disabled for the rest of their life. This not only means adding up the cost of additional care requirements but also the emotional deprivation that has occurred as a result of the brain injury.

The drastic reduction in the quality of life for all concerned can be life changing and ruin the enjoyment of life for both the victim and family members.

Finding Someone At Fault For a Brain Injury

Loss of earning potential is only the start when it comes to the true effect of a brain injury. Houses and apartments might need adaptations so that they can be more easily occupied by someone with a brain injury. In spite of the clear costs of financing a brain injury victim, it is not always that easy to win appropriate compensation for this type of long-term damage. Unfortunately, guilty parties are rarely willing to admit guilt and they are even less willing to pay any cash compensation to a victim of their negligence.

Often, the cause and the fault in any type of accident can be hard to prove and those people who are really responsible for the accident will try and ensure they are not found guilty.

Types of injuries & fractures, our Law Offices of Jon Friedman focus on include:

• Birth Injury
• Bone Fractures
• Broken Bones
• Burn Injury
• Catastrophic Injury
• Dog Bite
• Joint injuries
• Spine Injury
• Whiplash Injury

At The Law Offices Of Jon Friedman, Our Portland Personal Injury Attorneys Also Focus On The Following Practice Areas:

• Accident Injury
• Airplane Accident
• Boating Accident
• Bicycle Accident
• Bus Accident
• Construction Accident
• Motorcycle Accident
• Pedestrian Accident
• Slip and Fall
• Product Liability
• Legal Malpractice
• Medical Malpractice
• Scooter Accident
• Train Accident
• Truck Accident
• Wrongful Death

What can a Portland Brain Injury Victim Do?

Taking on the services of a brain injury attorney is the only guarantee that the victim of a brain injury will finally receive a financial settlement that is their legal right. Personal injury attorneys have the knowledge and experience to establish who was really at fault when it comes to a brain injury. They accumulate and compile the necessary evidence so that they can convince all those concerned that their client has a just cause for a compensation payment. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, then contact an attorney quickly as there are deadlines that have to be met or the claim will be deemed invalid.

Contact Our Portland Brain Injury Lawyers Today For A Free Consultation

If you or a loved one is in need of a skilled and experienced brain injury attorney in the Portland area, please contact our Portland personal injury attorneys at Law Offices of Jon Friedman now by calling (503) 242-1440 for your free, confidential assessment.