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San Francisco Brain Injury
If you or someone you care about has recently been struck by a motor vehicle, was involved in an altercation, or otherwise injured by toxins, medications, or a San Francisco slip and fall accident and has suffered financial losses and endured emotional trauma, it is important to know if your situation is actionable, or has legal grounds for a lawsuit.
Examples of Actionable San Francisco Brain Injury
1. Truck Accident Induced Concussion
A young woman got rear ended in traffic by a commercial truck driver. The trucker hits her hard enough to give her whiplash. Upon a physician's examination, it's discovered that the woman has suffered a concussion as well as bleeding and swelling in the brain. Fortunately, the woman gets good emergency medical treatment and recovers. But who will pay for her medical bills, emergency costs, and damage to her car? The most obvious defendant would be the trucker who hit her. But the trucking company that owns the vehicle could also be liable, as could the manufacturer of the truck's brakes, tires, or other components.
2. Exposure to Heavy Metals at an Industrial Site Causes Long-Term Loss of Function
A Hazmat team investigates reports of chemical dumping in the industrial section of San Francisco. One of the members accidentally comes in contact with vaporized organic solvents and suffers a seizure on site. Tests reveal that the exposure led to acute anoxia in sections of his brain, and he has now permanently lost several functions, including gross motor coordination and speech. In this case, the manufacturer of a malfunctioning Hazmat suit could be liable for the brain injury, as could the city or private company responsible for the safety of the Hazmat team.
3. Gunshot Related Traumatic Brain Injury.
A young man is stabbed in downtown Oakland during the middle of a robbery. While the doctors manage to save his life, the man remains in a coma for weeks, and a blood clot forms in his leg. In this case, the gang members involved in the robbery can be held liable for his injuries in civil court – even members of the criminal conspiracy not directly involved with the robbery can be prosecuted.
Developing a Powerful Case as a Plaintiff
Brain injury law is complicated, and the stakes are very high for both the plaintiff and the defendants. Brain injury victims often need a lot of help and support, not only from their friends and family, but also from reliable resources who can provide critical advice and guidance. Trust the San Francisco brain injury lawyers at Estey & Bomberger LLP to deliver powerful legal aid with your case. Find resources by calling us at (800) 610-1892 to set up a consultation.