Personal Injury

Hypoxic brain injuries are caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. In these types of injuries, the brain isn’t starved entirely of oxygen, but they are injuries caused when the brain only has a little oxygen reaching it. Hypoxic brain injuries, which are a form of traumatic brain injuries, can be permanent, causing lifelong quality of life concerns for you or your loved one. If you believe that you may have a personal injury lawsuit...

Acute brain injuries are injuries to the brain that are the result of a sudden jolt or blow to the head. They can also be caused by an object going through the skull and into the brain tissue. These injuries have symptoms that can impact your, or your loved ones, quality of life. What rights do you have when someone you love acquires an acute brain injury at the fault of another person? Contact a Las Vegas...

While it is common for many people to experience temporary memory loss after an accident, in some cases, memory loss could be a sign of a traumatic brain injury. In this article, you will learn the common types of memory loss after an accident and how it can affect your life. If you or someone you love suffers from memory loss after a car accident, contact a Las Vegas car accident attorney today for a free, confidential...

When an external force causes the brain to hit the inside of the skull repeatedly, causing damage to the brain in multiple areas, it is called a coup-contrecoup (pronounced “coo” and “contra coo”) brain injury. A coup injury refers to the damage from the initial point of impact, whereas contrecoup describes the injury that occurs on the opposite side of the brain at the additional point(s) of impact. What Causes a Coup-Contrecoup Injury? There are certain types...

The “Eggshell Skull Rule” is a longstanding principle in personal injury law that states plaintiffs (victims) must be taken as you find them. In other words, when a plaintiff is more susceptible to injury, the defendant (at-fault party) can still be liable for their damages, even if the accident would not have injured an average person. How the Eggshell Skull Rule is Applied to Personal Injury Claims In personal injury cases, the defendant is responsible for making...