Suffered a Spinal Cord or Brain Injury?
Contact One of Our Dallas Injury Attorneys for Help
According to the government’s Centers for Disease Control, each year there are approximately 11,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries.
- Around 80% of victims are male (often, the sole provider for the family)
- Over half are between the ages of 15 and 29
- Around one quarter of a million people living with spinal cord injuries
Additionally, the CDC reports there are 1.7 million cases of traumatic brain injuries, annually.
- 52,000 cases result in the loss of the life of the victim
- 275,000 are hospitalized
- Majority of the victims are male
- Traumatic brain injury is a contributing factor in about 1/3 of all injury-related accidents
Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
35.2% of traumatic brain injuries are the result of falls, according to the CDC website. Another 17.3% are the effect of motor vehicle accidents and 16.5% struck by a moving object or colliding with a stationary object.
At Mitchell, Goff & Mitchell, LLP, our law firm’s focus is on those cases involving falls and/or other serious injuries, in the workplace environment, and motor vehicle accidents involving commercial vehicles, such as tractor/trailers. Workplace injuries can include those occurring on construction sites or other industrial settings.
Costs of Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) result in the costs of tens of billions of dollars in medical costs, each year. First year costs can exceed $800,000 and subsequent costs may approach $200,000, annually. These estimates do not include the loss of future financial support and benefits, which affects the entire family, long after the initial impact. It is difficult to quantify the future medical costs, as life expectancy varies greatly, dependent upon several factors, including the age at the time of the injury and the severity of the injury. However, any spinal cord injury has the potential to cause a dramatic change in the quality of life, of the victim and/or the family. Time is essential. Contact us immediately.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Catastrophic Injuries
Typically, spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury are immediately suspect whenever there is a loss of function or mobility, below the level of the injury. However, a significant reason to seek the aid of qualified medical professionals, as well as a leading Dallas spinal cord injury lawyer, such as those in the firm of Mitchell, Goff & Mitchell, is that symptoms of spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury are not always immediately obvious. The seriousness of the possibility of hidden injuries is evident in the extra caution Emergency Medical Services personnel take in immobilizing patients, though they may not exhibit any symptoms at the time of the accident. Nevertheless, do keep in mind some easily recognizable symptoms include:
- Extreme pain
- Tingling and/or loss of feeling in the extremities (hands, feet, fingers, toes)
- Any loss of control of extremities or bodily functions
- Loss of balance or difficulty walking
To increase the possibility of recovery and rehabilitation, in cases of SCI and TBI, immediate medical attention and treatment, is an absolute necessity. After medical attention has been secured you should obtain legal representation, as prompt action is essential. Contact us immediately.
Why Choose Mitchell, Goff & Mitchell, LLP?
When searching for a Dallas brain injury attorney, know that Michael R. Mitchell, Ben A. Goff, and Carmen S. Mitchell understand the intricacies of the preceding information. Our combined experience of nearly 100 years will provide clarity and guidance when you, as the victim of a spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, or the family of a victim, are overwhelmed with decisions. We represent the interests of people from varied occupations and have bilingual staff, to aid Spanish-speaking victims. The goal is the pursuit of justice for you, the victims of negligence and wrongful death.
We handle personal injury litigation cases on a contingency basis. What does this mean to you? Simply, if the firm agrees to represent you, there is no cost to you, until we are successful.
Mitchell, Goff & Mitchell makes it easy for you to begin the process. You may complete our online case evaluation or contact us by telephone, mail or in person.