McAllen Brain Injury & TBI Lawyer

Brain Injury Lawsuits & Claims: Fighting for Your Future

Serving Residents Throughout Hidalgo County and all of Texas. Mcallen, Alamo, Edinburg, Harlingen, Hidalgo, Mission, Palmview, Pharr, San Juan, Weslaco Our experienced brain injury attorneys at the Law Firm of Ricardo A. Garcia are committed to helping you secure the compensation you deserve after a traumatic brain injury

Suffering From A TBI or Brain Injury Due To Negligence?

If so, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages due to your brain injury.

At the Law Firm of Ricardo A. Garcia, our lead attorney Ricardo A. Garcia brings over 30 years of experience to every case and is board-certified in personal injury law. This distinction is held by fewer than three percent of attorneys in Texas, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for his clients. Over the years, he has helped countless injury victims recover the compensation they deserve in cases involving catastrophic injuries, car accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful death, and more.

Contact our skilled McAllen brain injury attorneys today for a free consultation to learn more about your legal rights and how we can help you on your path to recovery.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force causes damage to the brain.  Symptoms can range from headaches and memory issues, to permanent cognitive and physical impairments. Common causes include large explosions (oil field, construction), motor vehicle accidents, workplace incidents, falls, and medical negligence.

There are many different types of brain injuries that people can sustain. Two of these are the anoxic brain injury and the traumatic brain injury. An anoxic brain injury is one that develops when the brain has been deprived of oxygen for an extended period of time.

Often brain injuries can be due to drowning or a surgical mistake where a patient goes without oxygen for an extended period of time. Without oxygen, the brain cells become starved of a vital nutrient and start to die.

A traumatic injury implies that an external force was exerted on the outside of the skull. This force can rupture the brain cells, causing bleeding and swelling, leading to tissue damage.

Common Symptoms of Brain Injuries

One of the dangers of a brain injury is that the victim may not even know that they have one. For example, many young athlete and soldiers have suffered concussions without ever realizing it. While there has been an increase in the amount of focus on head injuries due to the media, many of them still fly under the radar.

There are a multitude of symptoms that people should watch out for. Even a minor headache could be a sign of a mild brain injury. Other symptoms include loss of consciousness, fainting, difficulty with simple tasks, changes in vision, trouble hearing, and memory loss. Some brain injuries can have some or all of these symptoms. Other brain injuries may not have any of these symptoms at all.

Brain injuries are often undiagnosed initially. Watch for these signs:

• Headaches or persistent migraines
• Loss of consciousness
• Memory loss or difficulty concentrating
• Changes in vision or hearing
• Difficulty with speech or language
• Loss of coordination or motor function
• Sudden mood swings or personality changes

Severity Of Brain Injuries or TBI

• Mild TBI or brain injury: A mild injury is when loss of consciousness and/or confusion and disorientation was less than 30 minutes. Often MRI and CAT scans will show normal results, but the individual has cognitive problems such as headaches, difficulty thinking, memory problems, attention deficits, mood swings and frustration. These symptoms and injuries are often overlooked. Even though this type of TBI is called “mild,” the effect on the family and the injured person can be devastating to the victim’s life and those around him.
• Severe TBI or brain injury: A Severe injury occurs when loss of consciousness was more than 30 minutes. This type of injury can range from impairment of higher-level cognitive functions to comatose states. Victims who survive may have limited function of arms or legs, abnormal speech or language, loss of thinking ability or emotional problems.
• Anoxic brain Injuries: anoxic brain injuries often occur when the brain is deprived of oxygen, such as during a surgical complication or drowning accident, which causes irreversible brain cell damage.

If you or a loved one experience any of these symptoms after an injury, seek immediate medical attention and contact us today to protect your rights and obtain maximum compensation for your injuries.

Long-Term Effects of TBI

The consequences of TBI can be extremely devastating and life-altering, affecting not only the victim, but also family, and community. Rehabilitation and ongoing therapy are often necessary to maximize recovery and quality of life. Long-term effects of brain injuries include:

• Loss of Sensory Function: Inability to sense temperature, pressure, or position in space.
• Loss of Motor Function: Impaired movement or paralysis in limbs, affecting daily activities.
• Personality Changes: Altered behavior, loss of inhibitions, uncharacteristic emotional responses, and forgetting who they are.
• Severe Cognitive Impairments: Difficulty reasoning, solving problems, or maintaining focus.

How is a TBI or Brain Injury Diagnosed?

Diagnosing a brain injury involves several steps, Normally the diagnosis begins with a doctor collecting a detailed history of the patients injury, when the symptoms presented themselves, and any events that might of caused the brain injury.

The next step is a physical exam, where the patient will be asked a variety of questions and asked to perform some tests where neurological damage can be identified. Lastly, the physician may perform a CT scan or an MRI, to look for further signs of damage.

Prompt diagnosis is essential for proper treatment and to build a strong legal case if negligence has caused the injury.

Protect Your Rights After a Brain Injury

After a brain injury caused by someone else’s negligence, taking immediate action is critical. Here’s what you should do:

• Seek immediate medical attention and follow all prescribed treatment plans.
• Document your injuries, including photos and medical records.
• Avoid giving statements to insurance companies without consulting an attorney.
• Contact an experienced brain injury lawyer to investigate your case and protect your legal rights.

Our McAllen brain injury attorneys at the Law Firm of Ricardo A. Garcia understand the complexities of these cases and are here to fight for you every step of the way.

Compensation for Brain Injury Victims

Compensation can range depending on many factors such as severity, and type of negligence, and how the brain injury occured.

If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury as the result of another person or party’s negligence, please contact our McAllen personal injury lawyer Ricardo A. Garcia to schedule a free consultation. He will sit down with you and discuss the particulars of your case and any recommendations moving forward. Consultations are free, and if we take your case, you do not pay anything unless we win your case. 

Victims of brain injuries may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses, including future treatments and rehabilitation
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death damages, if applicable

Our attorneys work tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for you and your family.

Call Our McAllen Brain Injury Lawyers Today

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, don’t navigate this journey alone. Our compassionate and skilled team at the Law Firm of Ricardo A. Garcia are here to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your case and learn how we can support you during this challenging time.

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