Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most dangerous and difficult-to-understand personal injuries. The consequences of a brain injury are debilitating and often last for the rest of the victim’s life. If your loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury because of another’s negligence, contact Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer in Blue Springs, MO. We fight for victims of
personal injury.
In personal injury cases where someone else's negligence caused your loved one’s injury, your family deserves to receive compensation. Compensation for a personal injury like a traumatic brain injury can help your family pay for medical bills, ongoing care, and make up for lost wages. Without an experienced personal injury attorney by your side, you may be forced to pay for your loved one’s care all by yourself. Fortunately for the residents of Blue Springs, MO, Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer is fighting for families who have experienced the consequences of a traumatic brain injury.
Traumatic brain injuries are often the result of
car accidents,
workplace accidents,
slip and falls, and
child injuries. They can be mild, causing issues with speech or memory, or severe enough to limit mobility and the ability to care for yourself. If your loved one requires round-the-clock care after suffering a traumatic brain injury, Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer will work hard to recover damages for their injury. We have fought for families across Missouri and with 100+ years of combined experience, you can trust our personal injury attorneys to work hard for you.
In 2019, more than
200,000 people in the US were hospitalized for traumatic brain injuries. The majority of brain injuries are the result of blunt trauma to the skull. They can cause the brain to bruise or bleed, leading to short-term or long-term brain damage. The majority of brain injuries are the result of:
While traumatic brain injuries can happen to anyone, they are more likely to occur to those who work dangerous jobs or are of a certain age. This includes:
Seniors in Blue Springs, MO are especially vulnerable to traumatic brain injuries due to declining mobility. Slips, trips, and falls are harming those over 75 at an alarming rate, and traumatic brain injuries in seniors can often go undiagnosed. Men are more likely to work in dangerous fields like construction and manufacturing, where workplace accidents and catastrophic injuries occur at a much higher rate. Children are less capable of assessing danger, resulting in a higher rate of injury, especially when proper safety precautions or supervision are not in place.
If your loved one recently suffered a head injury, a traumatic brain injury may not be immediately obvious. After they experience blunt trauma to the skull, carefully monitor your loved one for the following signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury:
Caring for your loved one after a traumatic brain injury is a full-time job. While you travel the path to recovery, Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer will investigate your loved one’s injury. With only
five years to file a
personal injury case, our attorneys will work swiftly for the compensation you need to help your loved one. Contact us today to learn more about your options.
Without filing a personal injury case, you will never see compensation for your loved one’s personal injury. The process of filing a personal injury claim is complicated, but Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer can help you through it. We will comb through the details of your loved one’s injury carefully, identifying the party responsible for their injury and seeking compensation from their insurance company, and if necessary, the courts. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to your loved one’s case, and you will always feel cared for when working with Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer.
With Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer’s help, you may be able to recover compensation for the following monetary and non-monetary damages: 
Our lawyers handle cases involving traumatic brain injuries of all types, as well as wrongful death. We frequently take on claims involving:
The negligent actions of drivers are the most frequent cause of personal injury. We have handled countless car accident cases and know what it takes to secure full compensation for your injuries.
A motorcyclist is no match for a car or truck in a traffic collision. There are often serious injuries and large medical bills. Only an experienced attorney can ensure complete compensation for an injured motorcyclist.
Semis and tractor-trailers have the ability to do serious damage when they are involved in an accident. We are experienced with truck accidents caused by overloaded trucks and truck driver fatigue.
Medical professionals are required to act with a certain standard of care. Failing at this standard can result in surgical errors, failed diagnosis and various other harms. When medical malpractice occurs, it takes a qualified lawyer to successfully pursue a claim.
Boat accidents result from carelessness, recklessness and failure to pay attention. Operating a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol can also result in injury. Our attorneys understand how boating accidents occur and how to pursue a successful legal claim against negligent operators when they do.
A property owner may be responsible if a guest or customer is injured due to their negligence. Slip-and-falls and dog bites are common causes of injuries in premises liability cases. We understand how these cases are handled in Missouri.
A construction site can be a hazardous location for employees and other individuals. A site that is improperly maintained or where dangers are unprotected can result in serious injuries. Our attorneys are skilled in identifying how negligence causes construction accidents.
The frequency of abuse or neglect of the residents of nursing homes is astounding. Learning a loved one is a victim often leads to feelings of guilt and shame, but the nursing home is to blame. With a skilled attorney, it is possible to hold the nursing home accountable and obtain financial compensation.
Someone's negligent driving or failure to pay attention can change a pedestrian's life in an instant. Whatever the injury, we fight to secure a fair financial resolution and to hold the negligent party accountable.
Workplace accidents happen frequently and often it is an employer’s negligence or an employer’s omission that is part of the cause. We can help you collect when things happen that aren’t your fault.
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious problem in Missouri. Whether they suffer a brain injury in a slip and fall accident or other similar circumstances, it can often be difficult to identify the signs of a traumatic brain injury in elderly patients. If you know your loved one was recently injured in a nursing home or care facility, carefully monitor their behavior. Sudden changes in mobility, balance, and memory could be signs of a traumatic brain injury in your elderly relative. Contact Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer to investigate your elderly loved one’s nursing home injury.
Sadly, distracted drivers cause catastrophic injuries every day. Even if they have been charged in a criminal court, civil claims can still be filed against the irresponsible driver. Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer’s personal injury attorneys will seek the maximum compensation possible for your partner’s injury. Get in touch with our traumatic brain injury attorneys to learn more.
In the case of a child falling into a neighbor's pool, you may be dealing with a premise liability case. Even if your child was on your neighbor’s property without permission, your neighbor still had a responsibility to keep wandering children out of the pool. Without proper safety precautions, young children are vulnerable to attractive nuisances like pools. Get in touch with Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer to learn more about premise liability and traumatic brain injuries today.
Don't let your loved one’s injury go without justice. Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer is Blue Springs, MO’s personal injury and traumatic brain injury legal team. Help your family on the road to recovery and schedule a free consultation with our attorneys today.
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