Over 5 million people in the U.S. are struggling with disabilities caused by a head injury. This includes closed head injury, traumatic brain injury, and anoxic head injury. Each year approximately 270,000 people will experience a brain injury, and 70,000 people will not survive their injury. 80,000 people who survive will experience debilitating if not permanent damage from their injuries. If you have suffered a Head Injury due to the negligence of another, it is important to get the compensation you deserve and call a New York Head Injury Lawyer right away.

A majority of head injuries are caused by auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Also premises accidents and accidents at work account for thousands of head injuries per year.

A Head Injury is serious and causes extensive physical problems. A significant injury can affect cognition, perceptual and motor abilities, physical function, information processing and speech. Head injuries characteristically take a long time to heal, leading to even higher medical costs and loss of income. This can be financially devastating if the victim is the breadwinner of the household. If you require surgery, your medical bills can be substantial. It is imperative to fight for your rights and seek compensation. You can recover money for your expenses, over and above what is offered by an insurance company or Workers Compensation.

A traumatic Head Injury occurs when there is a sudden physical impact to the head. During a car accident for instance, the driver can hit their head on the dashboard of the car. In a car crash forces up are up to thirty times the victim’s body weight. A head injury can result, including a contusion (which is brain swelling and tissue bruising). If the victim has a skull fracture or taken a violent blow to the head, a Brain Injury is possible. If you have suffered a Head Injury and have suffered a blow to the head, you should be aware of the following symptoms that may indicate a Brain Injury:

• Dizziness
• Headaches;
• Balance problems;
• Vision problems;
• Nausea;
• Difficulty concentrating;
• Changes in victim’s personality;
• Sleep problems.

If you have experienced an Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, or Bike Accident and have been injured, seek medical attention for your injury. Then contact a highly skilled New York Injury Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates. We will provide you counsel and support and help you get the compensation that is owed to you. We will also provide you with a free case consultation with your first appointment. Call us at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We have locations to serve you throughout the New York area, including: Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan, Suffolk County, Nassau County and Westchester County.