Concussions have gotten some attention over the past years mainly because of an outpouring of NFL players who have come forward with brain injuries. These injuries have been proven to be caused by sustaining significant blows to the head forcing the NFL to reexamine their medical protocols and overall practicing methods.
Many people experience concussions without even knowing. These cases can be in children who are involved in contact sports, those involved in a forceful blow due to a car accident, those who work on construction sites and are injured by heavy machinery, and many more. If you endure a head injury leading to a concussion, it’s important to know your rights.
While we’re not here to tell you to remove your child from the football team, you should be sure that safety is at the forefront. This comes in the shape of proper headgear and other body padding, but you should also ensure that coaches are doing their part to teach safe ways to tackle, hit, and fall.
Just like on the field, safety measures must be in place on the job. Each individual should be aware of their surroundings, but on chaotic, loud, and busy job sites, this can be difficult. This is why it’s imperative to keep safety procedures in check. Safety shortcuts can lead to serious damages.
Our Northglenn personal injury attorneys see many clients suffering after a car accident, oftentimes the suffering is due to head injuries. Brain injuries can cause mild to significant damage: memory loss, headaches, inability to focus, to name a few. Always be alert and observant while driving, while you may not be able to stop an accident from occurring, you may be able to avoid the severity of its impact on you.
If you receive a blow to the head or face, you should seek medical attention as soon as you can. Even if you don’t feel it’s necessary. Head injuries can lead to serious conditions, so understanding what’s happened is necessary for a proper recovery.
After you’ve determined a course of action for your health, speaking with a Broomfield personal injury attorney is a smart move. Let Hull & Zimmerman help move forward if you have a case for compensation. We can investigate your injury and help prove that you or your loved one is not at fault.
Concussions can lead to long-term brain injuries that negatively affect you throughout your lifetime. We encourage you to visit a doctor right away after a head injury and invite you to meet with us to discuss your options after.
At Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., we understand the pain and frustration that comes with an accident. While it can never truly compensate you for your loss, damages may help address the financial realities of your situation. Contact us today to schedule a pressure-free, no-obligation consultation, so you can learn what your legal options are. Call us at (303) 423-1770 or toll-free at (866) 385-3505. You can also find us online at hullandzimmerman.com. Proudly serving North Denver, Northglenn, Westminster, Thornton, Commerce City, Arvada, and Broomfield.
At Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., we are honored to help accident victims in their time of need, and take our responsibility as personal injury lawyers incredibly seriously. We know how important it is for victims to secure the full and fair compensation they need following a serious accident, and that is why we take a hands-on, personalized approach to every case we handle.
awarded to a woman who was a victim of a car crash. The woman was driving the highway when the other driver approaching from the opposite direction lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line and hit her head on. She suffered multiple broken bones, including her hip, pelvis, leg, and right arm. She missed several years of work as a result of her injuries. Read More
awarded to a woman who was the victim of a t-bone car crash. The client suffered multiple injuries. The most significant of which was a head injury. While she was ultimately able to return to work on a part-time basis, Plaintiff was never able to return to work on a full-time basis. Read More
settlement awarded to a lady who suffered a head injury. She slipped and fell in a slanted parking lot at her place of employment. Evidence demonstrated that the owner of the building had constructed a fence shading the parking lot such that ice was allowed to continuously accumulate during the winter months. Multiple people had fallen on the ice prior to the client’s fall. As a result of her injuries, Plaintiff was forced to take early retirement. Read More
awarded to a man whose vehicle was hit from behind by a semi. The injured party suffered back pain and rotator cuff tears in each shoulder and was forced to retire from his job doing road repair four years earlier. Read More
settlement (policy limits) awarded to a young man who lost his eye when another child shot an arrow into the air. Read More
settlement obtained for a man who was injured in a rear end automobile accident. He suffered a herniated disc in his low back which was not well resolved by surgery forcing him to leave his employment as an apartment maintenance manager. Read More
awarded to a gentleman in association with a workman’s compensation case. He initially sustained a head injury at work when attacked by a patient. Several years later, his condition worsened resulting in his inability to return to work in his usual job. Read More
settlement achieved in a legal malpractice case. The client initially suffered a herniated disc in her neck in association with an automobile accident. The attorney failed to file the lawsuit in a timely manner and the Plaintiff was initially denied her ability to achieve any monies from the original lawsuit. Read More
settlement awarded to a man who was a victim of an automobile accident. Plaintiff was a passenger who was rear-ended by another driver. Following the accident, he suffered a long term back injury. Read More
settlement awarded to a lady who aggravated a pre-existing back condition when she slipped and fell at the entrance to a casino. Read More
awarded to a woman who suffered a rotator cuff tear from an automobile accident. Read More