Oklahoma City Brain Injury Attorney

Various accidents result in trauma to the head or brain: motor vehicle or bike accidents, sports injuries, falls from heights, or on-the-job accidents can all involve blunt-force blows to the head and result in injuries that may be severe in their symptoms, however can be extremely difficult to diagnose and treat.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a delayed onset, minute symptoms, and a complete examination by the physician at the Emergency Room may not show the true extent of injuries. These occur over time and could lead to many other medical conditions. Experts must be consulted to gather the optimum of your injury. Sometimes as the brain heals, the patient may have problems with memory loss, sensory impairment, performing his or her profession, or a change in personality which is not noticeable to you, but may be to a family member or friend.

Diagnosis and treatment by expert medical personnel ensure that any trauma to the head is provided, however, we must analyze the damages you have suffered. Your recovery in coordination with experts, will make a significant difference to prove the total amount of your damages.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is now being considered or diagnosed by the medical profession when the injured person does not return to his previous pattern - a change in sleep, his habits, suffers from depression or no longer has any self esteem. This disorder can be an additional damage to your case.

In many cases, it is possible to negotiate a structured settlement to minimize the burden of taxes, particularly in cases where punitive damages might be available if the case went to trial.

Zelbst, Holmes & Butler serve Oklahoma City, Lawton, Edmond, Norman, Midwest City, Del City, Moore, and all of the United States.