Arizona Accident Lawyer Blog

As reported by AZCentral a 28-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman started fighting around 12:30 p.m. last Friday in Gilbert over who would be taking care of their child when the woman’s father, 59, reportedly hit the man on the head with a hammer. The 28-year-old man used the same hammer to fight back. The two men were brought to the hospital.

Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics in USA
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year about 1.7 million people suffer from traumatic brain injury, with 11% due to violence.

Arizona Personal Injury Law
Under the law, if a person injures another, the negligent party may be liable to the injured person for compensation for their injuries. Compensation can cover medical bills, lost wages, permanent injuries, and pain and suffering. The injured person generally must prove that the person who caused the injuries was negligent. If, for an assault, the person deliberately tried to hurt someone, the insurance company would not cover the injuries. If, however, the person was using a weapon to try to waive off another individual and hurt him or her by accident, the insurance would be responsible. When it comes to assaults cases, the specifics of each case really matter to determine whether or not a party can be held as negligent and liable for compensation.

Contact an Experienced Arizona Personal Injury Attorney
An experienced Arizona personal injury lawyer can help you decide if you have a case against another party when an assault is involved. Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has handled assault claims for years. It is very important that when you are involved in an assault case that you speak to an experienced injury lawyer right away. Many people do not understand the difference between negligence and deliberate hurting under the law. For insurance to be held responsible for compensation it is important to talk to an attorney so that you can understand the difference between these areas of law. Contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation if you have been involved in an assault. Call for your free consultation today at (480) 389-2463.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are injuries that can be sustained in a number of various types of accidents. There are two types of brain injuries which include open head injuries and closed head injuries. Open head injuries occur when the skull is punctured whereas closed head injuries occur when an object hits the head. Both types can have devastating effects on an injured person depending on the severity of the injury.

There are numerous symptoms that can arise and affect the daily lives of the injured individual. Even the most seemingly minor head injury can have long term effects later on. Symptoms of brain injuries include, but are by no means limited to:

• Headaches
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ears
• Loss of consciousness and memory
• Lethargy
• Vomiting
• Mood swings
• Sleep disturbances
• Seizures
• Numb extremities

As time progresses, these symptoms can get worse, causing even the most basic daily tasks to become unmanageable. Additionally, those who have sustained an Arizona traumatic brain injury may require long term medical care, rehabilitation and in some severe cases, 24 hour round-the-clock care. Some individuals may not be able to return to work, therefore, the cost of medical treatment can skyrocket very quickly.

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury in Arizona due to the negligence of another person or entity, the skilled Phoenix traumatic brain injury attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. can help. Depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and other expenses that resulted from your accident. Mark and Alexis Breyer, “The Husband and Wife Law Team,” have extensive experience in successfully handling a wide variety of Arizona personal injury cases. To learn more about your rights, call us today at (602) 978-6400.