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The rapidly growing city of Surprise, Arizona, is approximately populated by 90,717 people as reported by a 2007 census; almost triple the count since the 2000 census. In December 2008, Surprise showed further signs of development when the Demographic and Permit statistics department took a count and found a new population of 109,672. Surprise, located in Maricopa County, also has a significant population of senior citizens, who live in an age-specific retirement community called Sun City Grand. The community is an offset of another large market of homebuilders and homebuyers who are attracted to Surprise’s fairly-priced homes and the city’s accessibility to state capital Phoenix. With many residents and a consistently growing population, it is no shock that Surprise experiences its share of personal injury on the local roads and major highways including instances of motorcycle accidents, which can lead to brain injury.

An estimated 85% of all traffic deaths in the United States will be attributed to a motorcycle accident. Many of those fatalities are preventable with proper precautions, such the use of a helmet. The sad fact is only half of the nation enforces a helmet law, despite that a helmet can protect bikers from fatal head injury. However, a helmet will not completely shield riders from disaster, and the remaining 50,000 who suffer annually from serious motorcycle injuries may have been harmed by another person’s negligence or distracted driving habits. Drivers who are not focused, or even intoxicated, can cause severe injuries at no blame of the motorcyclist. Severe injuries can involve intense physical discomfort, emotional misery, and at worst, a critical injury to the brain.

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is the repercussion of a heavy hit to a person’s head or a penetrating blow to the skull. TBI can happen in the aftermath of a motorcycle collision, or any accident that disrupts the natural activity of the brain. An annual approximation of 1.4 million people will suffer from TBI. Although a variety of accidents can trigger dysfunction in the brain, a motorcycle accident in Surprise can significantly increase the chances of traumatic brain injury. If you have been personally injured in a motorcycle accident, or were the victim of brain trauma, a skilled Surprise brain injury attorney is available to assist you in receiving compensation for your losses.

Mark and Alexis Breyer, Husband and Wife pair at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., know how painful a motorcycle injury or brain accident can be for a person and their loved one. The dedicated attorneys have worked diligently with accident victims for years, and have helped the injured recover their physical, financial and emotional expenses in Surprise city trials. Distracted and intoxicated drivers do not have to get away with their negligence, and a motorcycle accident attorney can defend your rights. For a free consultation of your situation, call Breyer Law Offices at 623-930-8064.

The desert scenery that frames the city of Florence, Arizona, is one of the many attributes that draw residents and creative-thinkers to experience its wealth of culture and history. Florence is one of the oldest towns in the state and proudly stands as Arizona’s sixth oldest European town. Major Directors have traveled to film the region’s backdrop, notably its well-kept Main Street. Although the city roads are carefully maintained, with such a growing population, the unfortunate reality is that sometimes motorcycle accidents take place in which a motorcyclist may suffer brain injury or other afflictions.

The tally for motorcycle accident death has reached a national high of 85% of all traffic fatalities, not including the number of serious injuries that an approximate 50,000 people suffer each year. However, a motorcycle operator in Florence can take certain precautions against injury, such as wearing a helmet, properly riding the motorbike, or even paying careful attention while sharing the road. Nevertheless, far too often, a negligent driver, and not the motorcyclist, is responsible for a collision taking place, thus causing serious injury in many cases, or even death.

A critical injury that motorcyclists may suffer is brain injury, or even worse, traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is caused by a sharp hit to the head or penetration to the skull. Brain injury is not only a common consequence of motorcycle accidents; an annual 1.4 million patients will seek treatment for TBI, including surgical procedure, prescribed medication, and grief counseling. The consequences of brain injury can be physically damaging, emotionally lasting and can severely strain the patient financially. During such challenging times, a Florence Arizona brain injury attorney can help an injury victim fully recover from brain trauma suffered due to another person’s negligence.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, or suffered as the result of someone else’s negligence in a motorcycle accident, Husband and Wife Law Team, Mark and Alexis Breyer from Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have the knowledge to navigate your case through the Florence legal system so you can receive proper compensation for your losses. The Florence personal injury lawyers know your rights and will work diligently to obtain the positive results in a trial. Call Breyer Law Offices today at 520-624-4228 to receive a free, no obligation consultation of your case.

The city of Avondale is a friendly community that has doubled to an approximate population of 75,000 in less than a decade. Its main attraction is the Phoenix International Raceway, a major racetrack that welcomes big crowds and professional athletes. Avondale is also a ‘green’ city that celebrates the environment by promoting a more natural lifestyle for its residents. Despite the efforts of Avondale council to promote a safe environment for the townspeople, the unfortunate reality is that with such a buzzing population and many visitors, individual accidents such as motorcycle collisions and incidents of brain injury occur from time to time.

Motorcycle accidents claim a major 85% of all United States traffic deaths, and leave an annual 50,000 people suffering from serious injury. Even though half of the nation does not require by law the use of a helmet while riding a motorcycle, a helmet may help prevent catastrophic injury to a motorcyclist. A negligent party operating a car under the influence or a similarly distracted driver can strike a motorcyclist and cause severe injury at no fault of the biker. Injuries can include emotional trauma, severe physical pain, and even brain injury.

Brain injury is not only prevalent among bikers; an approximate 1.4 million people will sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. TBI is the consequence of a heavy blow to the skull or a piercing head injury, in which the brain is rendered dysfunctional. Not every auto collision will result in a TBI, but a serious motorcycle crash in Avondale can greatly increase the chances of brain injury. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, or suffered as the result of someone else’s negligence in a motorcycle accident, an Avondale motorcycle accident lawyer can inform you of your rights and help you receive due compensation for your inconveniences.

The Husband and Wife Law Team, Mark and Alexis Breyer, at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have years of experience handling complicated legal suits for injured victims of accidents and for those who have suffered or grieved as a result of third party negligence. With their knowledge of the Avondale judicial system, Breyer Law can work thoroughly to help your motorcycle accident or brain injury trial to be successful. For a free, no-obligation consultation of your case, call Breyer Law Offices today at 623-930-8064.

When a person experiences a traumatic brain injury in Arizona, they also can put themselves at risk for further injuries caused due to seizures triggered by the initial injury to the brain. Seizures and brain injuries often occur concurrently, with seizures an unfortunate symptom of many traumatic brain injuries. Seizures can follow immediately after the brain injury or slowly over time, with brain injury victims sometimes not having symptoms of seizures for many years after the initial accident. Generally, the more severe a traumatic brain injury the greater the chances are that the brain injury victim will develop seizures.

By definition, a seizure is described medically as uninhibited electrical activity in the brain that may create physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms. Put in layman’s terms, a seizure is like a short circuit in the brain that is caused when the brain’s electrical impulses get overloaded.

Types of Seizures
There are a number of different types of seizures that are on a scale from serious to minor. Regardless of the type and severity, brain injuries commonly produce seizures. Should you believe that you may be experiencing seizures that stem from a brain injury, it is vital that you contact both your doctor and a trusted Arizona brain injury attorney right away.

A brain injury will frequently lead to what is called a generalized or tonic-clonic seizure. Those who have suffered from a traumatic brain injury are twelve times more likely to develop a generalized seizure that the general public. People who have had a traumatic brain injury may also develop epilepsy, a seizure disorder, and over half of those see epileptic symptoms within a year of the date of the accident.

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The city of Goodyear, recognized for its preceding Tire & Rubber Company, was established by company founder Paul Litchfield in 1917. Nearly a century later, the 116.5 square mile Arizona city has blossomed at an approximate growth rate of 16% and shows a counting population of 59,508. Based on a Citizen Satisfaction Survey, an estimated 96% of its residents feel that Goodyear is a safe place to live. Nevertheless, as a growing city, Goodyear experiences its share of auto accidents, many of which involve motorcyclists and may cause traumatic brain injury.

Motorcycle accidents account for 85% of all traffic fatalities in the United States and Goodyear is no exception. Far too often, motorcycle crashes in Goodyear are caused by another driver’s negligence or distracted driving practices. Even with the proper precautions, the motorcycle accident can result in injury, especially if the motorcyclist is not wearing a helmet. When a motorcyclist is injured at no fault of their own, he or she may be able to seek compensation from negligent parties for pain and suffering, loss of wages, medical bills, and much more.

Some motorcycle accident survivors may endure a traumatic brain injury (TBI) even if a helmet is being worn. It is fortunate that several brain injury victims have a successful and full recovery; however, a large amount of motorcyclists who have suffered TBI may require long-term treatment or even 24-hour care for the rest of their life. If your brain injury was caused by another person’s negligence, a skilled Goodyear brain injury attorney may be able to help you receive compensation for expenses associated with your injury.

Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. are dedicated to guiding injury victims and their families through the often complex legal matters surrounding their accident or incident of injury. With our strong familiarity with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout Arizona, Breyer Law works diligently to obtain the best possible outcome for clients’ motorcycle accident or brain injury case. Call Breyer Law today at 623-930-8064 for a free, no-obligation consultation of your Goodyear motorcycle accident or brain injury case.

Gilbert is a large town in Maricopa County, Arizona and is a major part of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. With an estimated population of 216,449, Gilbert was deemed the fastest-growing section amidst all towns and cities in Arizona of all sizes between the years of 1990 and 2000. Similar to other large towns, motorcyclists have a prominent presence on Gilbert roadways. However, many motorists still do not share the road appropriately and motorcycle accidents happen from time to time as a consequence.

Motorcycle crashes in Gilbert can be caused by a negligent driver, a defective motorcycle or auto part, or even a dangerous roadway. No matter what the cause, a motorcyclist is at risk of suffering devastating injuries in the event of an accident even if he or she is wearing a helmet. If an individual is physically, emotionally, and financially affected because of another person’s negligence, the injured victim may seek out compensation to help pay for damages, losses, and various expenses associated with an accident and resulting injuries. An experienced Gilbert motorcycle crash attorney may be able to assist an injured motorcyclist in their efforts to receive compensation for pain and suffering, loss of past and future earnings, property damage, medical bills, and much more.

One of the most catastrophic injuries a motorcyclist may endure in an accident is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is fortunate that several brain injury victims have a successful and full recovery; however, a large amount of motorcyclists who have suffered TBI may require long-term treatment or even 24-hour care for the rest of their life. If a brain injury is brought about by the negligence of another individual, the injured person may be able to obtain compensation to help pay for financial expenses associated with their injury, suffering and treatment.

Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. are dedicated to guiding injury victims and their families through the often complex legal matters surrounding their accident or incident of injury. With our strong familiarity with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout Arizona, Breyer Law works diligently to obtain the best possible outcome for clients’ motorcycle accident or brain injury case. Call Breyer Law today at 480-753-4534 for a free, no-obligation consultation of your Gilbert motorcycle accident or brain injury case.

With its scenic surroundings, appreciation for the arts, and its flourishing culture, the city of Tucson has experienced a tremendous progression to being the second largest city in Arizona. In fact, Tucson is the largest city in southern Arizona with an approximate population of 525,529. Tucson is situated in Pima County and had an estimated metropolitan area population of 1,023,320 in 2008. Many residents of Tucson own motorcycles and several out-of-town and out-of-state motorcyclists are drawn to the city throughout the year. However, as a consequence of dangerous road conditions, negligent and distracted driving practices, and even defective motorcycle and auto parts, Tucson motorcycle accidents take place far too often and create serious consequences for injury victims.

Whatever the cause of a motorcycle collision in Tucson, if a motorcyclist suffers any physical, emotional or financial strain due to another driver’s negligence, the injured person may be able to obtain compensation to help cover a wide range of expenses associated with their injuries and losses. An experienced Tucson motorcycle accident attorney may be able to help an injured motorcyclist in their efforts with receiving monetary compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, physical therapy, loss of past and future wages, and property damage.

Brain injury is a common and tragic consequence of motorcycle crashes. Even when a motorcyclist wears a helmet, he or she is at risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the event of an accident. Some factors that may influence the severity of a motorcyclist’s injuries include the rate of speed at which the motorcycle and the vehicle(s) involved were traveling, whether or not a motorcyclist was wearing an adequate and properly secured helmet, whether or not protective gear was being worn, surrounding road conditions, and how a motorcyclist falls or lands. Treatment for brain injuries may last for years and even require a person to receive 24-hour care for the rest of their life. If a brain injury is brought about by another person’s negligence, an injured person may file a personal injury claim against negligent parties.

The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have worked attentively to assist their clients with getting the best possible compensation for their motorcycle accident or brain injury case. The attorneys at Breyer Law have a strong familiarity with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona. We are dedicated to helping our clients in the several ways that we can. For more information about your potential case and to receive a free, no-obligation consultation, please call Breyer Law at 520-624-4228.

Scottsdale is a prominent and popular city in Arizona with approximately 235,371 residents. Bordered by Phoenix and situated in Maricopa County’s eastern area, Scottsdale is widely known for its valuable real estate, pleasant sunny weather, and highly diverse culture. Often described as “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach,” Scottsdale attracts several motorcyclists who enjoy taking to the city’s scenic roads. However, motorcycle accidents have been known to occur in Scottsdale due to negligent drivers, defective motorcycle or auto parts, dangerous road conditions, or for many other reasons.

No matter what the cause of a Scottsdale motorcycle crash, a motorcyclist may suffer serious injuries due to being more exposed to the road and surrounding objects than those occupying a passenger vehicle or truck. When a motorcyclist is harmed physically, emotionally, and financially due to being injured in an accident, he or she may seek monetary restitution to help cover such damages. An experienced Scottsdale motorcycle accident attorney may be able to assist an injured motorcyclist in obtaining compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, and earnings lost.

As one of the most catastrophic injuries a motorcyclist may suffer, traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur even when a motorcyclist is wearing a helmet. The severity of a brain injury in a motorcycle accident in Scottsdale is typically affected by the size of the vehicle involved and its rate of speed. If a brain injury is brought about by another motorist’s negligence, an injured motorcyclist may hold them legally responsible. Brain injury may impose long-lasting consequences upon an injured individual and their family, which is why seeking compensation can be financially beneficial for the injured party. Such instances may also help prevent similar accidents to take place in the future if motorists realize there are harsh repercussions for driving negligently.

Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have worked meticulously to help their clients with getting the best possible compensation for their brain injury or motorcycle accident. Considering the many years of experience Breyer Law has working with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona, their clients are given the quality representation and counsel that they need. Call Breyer Law today at 480-753-4534 for a no-obligation, free consultation of your Scottsdale brain injury or motorcycle accident case.

Peoria is a distinctive city in Arizona and is part of both Yavapai and Maricopa counties. As the ninth largest city in the state of Arizona, Peoria has an estimated population of 157,960. Situated mainly in Maricopa County, Peoria is a main suburb of Phoenix and is the fourth largest city relative to land area. Money Magazine included Peoria in its 2008 list of the “Top 100 Places to Live.” Considering Peoria’s growing popularity and its often congested roads, motorcycle accidents may occur and result in severe injuries.

Whether a motorcycle accident in Peoria is caused by a negligent driver, dangerous roadway, or defective motorcycle or auto part, motorcyclists are susceptible to suffering catastrophic injuries. When an individual endures tremendous physical, emotional and financial struggles due to another person’s negligence, the injured victim may seek compensation to help cover such damages. A skilled Peoria motorcycle accident lawyer may be able to help an injured motorcyclist obtain recompense for pain and suffering, property damage, loss of past and future wages, and medical bills.

Brain injury is a serious consequence of a motorcycle crash. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may even come about if a motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. This serious injury can have long-lasting effects on a person’s life. Although many brain injury victims experience a successful recovery, others may require long-term treatment or 24-hour care for their entire lives. If a brain injury is caused by another person’s negligence, an injured individual may seek compensation to assist with the financial expenses associated with their injury and suffering.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team have worked diligently to help their clients with obtaining the best possible compensation for their motorcycle accident or brain injury. With their strong familiarity with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona, Breyer Law provides their clients the counsel and representation they require to be successful in their case. For a free, no-obligation consultation of your Peoria motorcycle accident or brain injury case, call Breyer Law today at 623-930-8064.

Chandler is a popular suburb located in the Phoenix, Arizona region. With an estimated population of 247,140, Chandler is one of the Valley’s most thriving cities. Chandler is situated in Maricopa County and is bordered by Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Phoenix, and the Gila River Indian Community. Visitors are drawn to Chandler for its lovely landscape and diverse community, which are only a few of the many reasons why families decide to call Chandler home.

Whether a person is a resident or just passing through, many motorcyclists take to Chandler’s roadways. However, it is an unfortunate reality that motorcycle accidents in Chandler take place from time to time in which brain injury may be a serious result. Being injured in a Chandler motorcycle accident can be an overwhelming experience that may impose tremendous physical, emotional, and financial challenges. When motorcycle crashes are caused by another driver’s negligence, an injured victim may seek legal assistance from an experienced Chandler motorcycle accident lawyer.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is unfortunately a common injury caused by a motorcycle accident. Due to a motorcyclist’s heightened exposure to the impact of the road and surrounding objects, riders risk enduring catastrophic injuries even if he or she is wearing a helmet. If a brain injury incident or motorcycle accident is brought about by another person’s negligence, an injured individual may obtain monetary compensation to help pay for medical treatment and long-term care.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C. our skilled Husband and Wife Law Team have dedicated many years to helping our clients with obtaining the best possible restitution for their motorcycle accident or brain injury. Mark and Alexis Breyer have a strong familiarity with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona. Contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today for a free, no-obligation consultation of your Chandler motorcycle accident or brain injury case today.

The city of Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and is the fifth most populous city in the United States. As the biggest city in the Southwestern region, Phoenix contains about 1,552,259 residents and is the hub of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, which has approximately 4,179,427 inhabitants. Phoenix is a huge transportation center in North America and a major cultural, financial, economic, and industrial center for the Southwestern United States. Considering the enormous population of Phoenix and the unfortunate reality of motorcycle accidents and other personal injury incidents occurring, it is important for those who have been hurt to obtain help from an experienced Phoenix motorcycle accident attorney.

Motorcycle crashes in Phoenix may occur due to dangerous road conditions, defective motorcycle or auto parts, and mostly by negligent or distracted motorists. No matter what the cause of a motorcycle accident, injuries sustained by a motorcyclist can range from minor to catastrophic; therefore, imposing great physical, emotional, and financial struggle for an injury victim and his or her family to cope with.

Brain injury is one of the most serious and common injuries that a rider may sustain in a motorcycle collision. Because motorcyclists are typically more vulnerable to the impact of the road and surrounding objects than individuals in a car or truck, motorcyclists may suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI) even when wearing a helmet. If a brain injury is brought about by another individual’s negligence, an injured person may seek restitution to help pay for financial costs often associated with long-term treatment and medical care for brain injuries. A skilled Phoenix brain injury lawyer will help a motorcycle accident victim in their efforts to obtain compensation from negligent parties to help pay for medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, lost earnings, and much more.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team have worked hard to help their clients with obtaining the best possible compensation for their motorcycle accident or brain injury. With our strong familiarity with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona, we provide our clients the counsel and representation they require to be successful in their case. For a free, no-obligation consultation of your Phoenix motorcycle accident or brain injury case, call Breyer Law today at 602-978-6400.

As a well-known community of Phoenix, Mesa is a major part of Maricopa County. Mesa is the third-largest city in Arizona with an approximate population of 460,155. Considered to be one of the fastest-emerging cities in the United States, numerous freeways pass through the Mesa area, including U.S. Route 60. In attracting several visitors and new residents on a yearly basis, Mesa also embraces its share of motorcyclists in which accidents are known to take place from time to time.

Motorcycle collisions in Mesa may come about when other motorists use poor judgment while driving, whether they are distracted or otherwise negligent. Accidents involving motorcycles may also be caused by dangerous road conditions or defective motorcycle or auto parts. No matter what the reason for an accident, motorcycle accident injuries can be catastrophic, thus imposing many emotional, physical, and financial challenges for an injury victim and his or her family to endure. A skilled Mesa motorcycle accident attorney may be able to assist a motorcycle accident victim obtain compensation from negligent parties. Such recompense can help pay for property damage, past and future earnings lost, medical bills, and physical therapy.

In some of the most severe motorcycle accidents, a motorcyclist may suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even if a motorcyclist is wearing a helmet, they risk enduring brain injury or other serious injuries, especially if their collision involves high speeds or multiple vehicles. When a brain injury is caused by another individual or entity’s negligence, an injured motorcyclist may seek compensation to help cover expenses often related to long-term treatment and medical aid.

Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team have worked diligently to assist their clients with getting the best possible compensation for their motorcycle accident or brain injury case. Since 1996, we have been operating in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona. Our skilled attorneys have a strong familiarity with local courts and judges that provide our clients the representation and guidance they need to reach a successful outcome in their case.

At Breyer Law, we will use every resource to protect the rights of you and your family so that compensation is justly accounted for by negligent parties. For a free, no-cost consultation of your Mesa motorcycle accident or brain injury case, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 480-753-4534 today.

According to a report, car accident injuries are the most common cause of head trauma leading to vision loss in this country. More than a million Americans experience vision problems following a head injury. How can one who has suffered vision loss expect to win justice?

Because we do not regard vision loss as a common result from a traumatic head injury in Arizona, anyone who is sued because of purported vision loss after a crash will be skeptical. Even when vision loss was suffered as a result of a head injury in a Phoenix car crash, an insurance company could deny the claim hoping that a jury will be unconvinced.

But Arizona law does not only compensate people who suffer “expected” injuries. Arizona law allows compensation for all claims, according to The Master Guide to Handling Injury Cases in Arizona. In fact, Arizona uses what is known as the eggshell skull rule. This means that if a victim had a predisposition to a particular health problem, such as hemophilia, and they are involved in an accident that complicates the problem, the negligent party is responsible for the harm caused.

If the carelessness of one driver in Arizona causes injury to another, the negligent driver is liable. Often, insurance companies try to avoid liability. It takes an experienced lawyer to manage all aspects of personal injury claims in Arizona and present the best opportunity for full and fair compensation for all injuries, not just “typical” ones.

ARIZONA BRAIN INJURY LAWYER TALKS ABOUT TUCSON FACILITY FOR HEAD TRAUMA TREATMENT

Finally, the city of Tucson is getting a facility that can help people with serious brain injury without the need to involve a Phoenix neurosurgical treatment center. It has been reported that the new Carondelet Neurology Institute has finally opened up on the campus of Saint Joseph's Hospital. Apparently, this will finally eliminate the need to airlift patients with serious head trauma out of the city.

Following a serious head trauma, the first hour is vital when it comes to the treatment. The quicker top-level neurosurgical care can be administered, the better chance there is of a return of function and health.

As an Arizona brain injury lawyer who has helped people and families who have suffered from traumatic head trauma, we cannot tell you how pleased we are to see that a city like Tucson that was so deserving of this type of facility finally has what it needs. Hopefully, this means that people who suffer serious closed head injuries following car accidents and other personal injuries will have the treatment that they need.

According to a report, car accident injuries are the most common cause of head trauma that lead to vision loss in this country. More than a million Americans have experienced major effects on their lives because of vision changes that started with a head injury.

Other than experienced Arizona personal injury lawyers, how can somebody who has suffered a vision loss as a result of a car accident expect to receive justice or to understand that vision loss sometimes does come from a car accident. Because most of us do not think of vision loss as being a common result from a traumatic head injury in Arizona, and more often because you do not expect a car accident in most cases to cause vision loss, it is expected that anyone who is sued because of a claimed effect on sight to the person that was hurt in the accident will be skeptical.

Even where it is clear that someone has suffered vision loss as a result of a head injury in a Phoenix car crash, one could expect the insurance company to deny the claim hoping that a jury will be skeptical and that they will be able to “muddy the waters” enough that the person whose life has been effected by vision loss as a result of a car crash will not be able to make a claim.

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After suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) the victim is often put in a terrible position. First, very few people understand the ramifications following a traumatic head injury. Also, the average layperson does not know how to deal with somebody who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. On TV and in the movies, somebody who suffers a traumatic brain injury either dies or they are so severely disabled that they can no longer speak or live life in any way that resembles the life they had before.

The reality is that those who suffer traumatic brain injuries, according to the the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website, will often go on to try to live some semblance of the life they had. People who suffer severe head injuries will often need surgeries to remove or repair hematomas (ruptured blood vessels) or brain contusions (bruised brain tissue). Also, the disabilities that result from TBI will often depend on the location in the brain of the injury, the age of the person who suffered that injury, and a host of other factors.

Now, obviously after suffering a severe traumatic brain injury, people do not immediately consider whether or not they should be consulting with a personal injury lawyer. However, after almost any other accident causing injury, at some point before the statute of limitations runs in Arizona, the person will give thought to whether or not they need a lawyer.

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As personal lawyers who help Arizona accident victims after a severe motorcycle accident with head injuries and bicycle accidents with head injuries, we found the recent story of Ben Roethlisberger, the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback, interesting. After he had suffered a head injury, a concussion, he had trouble fitting his helmet back on his head. Apparently, there was ongoing swelling that actually caused the circumference of his head to increase in some way that made his normally well-fit helmet uncomfortable.

This story is enlightening on a number of levels that relate to seriously injured motorcyclists and bicyclists in Arizona. One of the most common defenses raised by defendants is that a properly fitted motorcycle helmet or bicycle helmet would have prevented the severe head injuries so many Arizona residents suffer. However, this story points out that even in the NFL with the best possible equipment, even slight variance in the conditions can take away from some of the protection offered by the helmet.

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Campaign donations are a powerful thing. According to the House of Representatives, a jury cannot be trusted to decide how much money is reasonable compensation to somebody injured by the negligence of a doctor. According to the same people, a jury is fully capable to decide whether a man is guilty, and whether he should be put to death for his crime. A jury is capable of life and death decisions, but not capable to decide decisions relating to money. How can this be? I guess it just depends on who is giving you donations.

A criminal jury and civil jury come from the same people, who live in the same county. They are chosen randomly, so the same people that sit on a criminal trial could have just as easily sat that same day on a medical negligence trial.

For instance, here is an example of two trials that may occur in Maricopa county, during the same week, with the same jurors making the decision:

Trial 1: A doctor is accused of leaving a medical instrument in a baby, which causes severe permanent damage. The baby will suffer for a lifetime from the carelessness. They jury has to decide how much money the insurance company will pay in fair compensation.

Trial 2: A man is accused of shooting a stranger in cold-blood to steal $20. The stranger died. The jury has to decide whether that man is guilty, and whether he should be put to death for his crime.

The same people who became jurors in the first trial could just as easily have been on the second trial. In one case, money rests on a jury’s decision. In the other case, a man’s life rests on a jury’s decision.

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