Nevada Brain Injury Lawyer

For the past 20 years, Paul & Perkins Law have been litigating cases involving catastrophic personal injury including brain and spinal cord injuries. This type of complex litigation takes an experienced firm to get the best possible outcome. Often times, spinal cord injury cases require the help of physicians and expert witnesses as well as a strong brain injury lawyer.

We specialize in brain injury law and are able to service clients all over the state of Nevada. We are dedicated to getting the best possible outcome for your case even if it means taking a case all the way to trial.  

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Restoring Function After Spinal Cord Injury

As of yet, scientists and researchers have not been able to completely reverse the damage caused by spinal cord injury, but a core group of experts in this fast-moving field have been making advances with therapies that can return function and make life easier for SCI patients. On Nov. 5, the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center in Shrewsbury, N.J., will be hosting a symposium for medical professionals to discuss advancement in treatment for SCI patients.

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Neural Stems Cells Used to Treat Patient

Neural stem cells developed by Newark’s StemCells Inc.  StemCells Inc. Latest from The Business Journals StemCells relocates corporate HQ to NewarkBatten disease parents aim at screeningOrphan disease still stands alone Follow this company were transplanted Wednesday into a spinal cord injury patient, the first person treated in a Phase I/II trial.

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Brain Injury Conditions

TBI, short for traumatic brain injury, is caused by an impact, blow or jolt to the skull or a penetrating injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Injuries to the head that can cause traumatic brain injury range from “mild” cases, where there is a brief change in mental status or consciousness, to “severe” cases, where there is an extended period on unconsciousness, often leaving the individual in a coma, after the injury.

Most cases of traumatic brain injury are “mild” and relate to injuries resulting in mild concussions. Based upon the location and severity of the injury, motor and sensory functions can be partially or fully lost. Victims usually recover from “mild” traumatic brain injuries but there can be some long term damage if the case is more severe.

Causes of Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury is usually the result of severe trauma, a sudden force, impact, blow or jolt to the head that jars or injuries the brain within the skull. This damage can result in bruising of the brain, and in more severe cases, penetration into the brain which can cause severe bleeding and swelling of the brain.  Based upon the severity of injury, motor and sensory function can be partially or fully lost, concussions or comas can occur and the final damage can be life-long and even result in death.

The majority of traumatic brain injuries are caused by either a severe fall or an auto accident. These causes represent nearly 53 percent of all TBI cases. Collisions cause the body to endure extreme forces that can result in severe blows or jolts to the brain that can lead to internal bleeding of the skull. The bleeding creates pressure on the brain and can lead to serious injury. Other common causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are sudden impacts or "struck by" events and violence.

Legal Consultation

If you or a loved one has been affected by a traumatic brain injury, feel free to contact us for information relating to your case or to answer any legal questions that you may have. The consultation is free and there is never an expense to you unless there is a recovery made. To explore your legal recourse or speak with a qualifed Nevada brain injury lawyer, please contact us today at 407-540-0122. As always, your call will remain confidential.