Why You Need a St. Louis TBI Attorney from Our Law Firm
Sumner Law Group, LLC, has over 50 years of combined legal experience in St. Louis. Our firm has a long track record of securing significant verdicts and settlements for our clients, including several high-value cases involving brain injuries. For example:
- $14,200,000 for a motorcycle accident victim who sustained a traumatic brain injury
- $4,877,800 for a truck driver who sustained a brain injury caused by falling cargo
- $2,375,000 for a truck driver who sustained a mild TBI, among numerous other injuries, in a tractor-trailer crash
We are committed to helping injury victims seek the compensation they need to cover their medical expenses, replace their lost income, offset their pain and suffering, and get their lives back on track. For brain injury victims, the road to recovery is long, but our lawyers will stand by you every step of the way.
Check out some of our many positive client reviews to find out more about what it is like to work with the brain injury attorneys at our law firm. For example, one of our past clients wrote:
“Brent and his team are the consummate professionals. Within the same day of the call, they were offering to meet in person to understand my case. Great communication and results! Highly recommend for any personal injury cases in St. Louis!” – Darryl T.
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
A TBI occurs when a blow or jolt to the head from an exterior force causes harm to the brain, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. When you sustain a head injury, it can cause the brain to strike the inside of the skull, leading to swelling and bleeding that can cause a range of mild to severe symptoms.
The two main categories of TBI are penetrating and non-penetrating TBIs. Penetrating TBIs involve an object penetrating the skull, such as a nail gun firing a nail, hitting the head, and causing a puncture injury. Non-penetrating TBIs include any other TBI that does not penetrate the skull.
TBIs can also be categorized by the severity of their effects, including mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injuries.
Some of the most common types of TBIs include:
- Concussions – Concussions are bruises on the brain that form when the brain collides with the inside of the skull due to a sudden, sharp change in momentum.
- Hemorrhages and hematoma – These are both injuries resulting from internal bleeding as blood seeps into the brain’s tissues or collects in its empty spaces. Hematomas are generally caused by clots, leading to a burst blood vessel. Hemorrhages are more often the result of a hard blow to the head.
- Edema – Brain edema is the swelling of the brain, which can put pressure on the brain as it presses against the skull. This pressure on brain tissues can cause intense harm if it is not quickly relieved.
- Skull fractures – The skull may crack or splinter after a hard blow to the head. If the skull splinters, pieces of bone can penetrate the brain and cause injury. Even if the skull only cracks, though, it can put pressure on the brain and lead to further harm.
- Penetration injuries – When external objects break through the skull and penetrate the brain, they can destroy brain tissue as well as blood vessels. Penetration injuries to the brain are often fatal without immediate treatment.
- Shear injuries – Also known as diffuse axonal injuries, these occur when the brain is shaken or experiences a sharp, severe rotation. For example, this commonly occurs in certain kinds of car crashes as your head twists violently after impact.
- Coup-contrecoup injuries – A hard blow to the head can cause the brain to strike the opposite side of the skull, injuring the brain in that location as well as at the original impact point. These multiple impacts can damage brain tissues and break blood vessels within the brain.
Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries in St. Louis
Traumatic brain injuries can have many causes, some of which are accidents resulting from negligence, while others are intentional criminal acts. Common causes include:
