san fernando valley brain injury attorney

Based on recent reports, Congressman Dave Reichert has received treatment for a “chronic subdural hematoma” that may have been caused by moderate injury to his head. Apparently, the Congressman was taken to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. because he was not feeling well. After it was discovered that Reichert had suffered a collection of blood on the surface of his brain (subdural hematoma), doctors performed a procedure that reports say was successful. Reichert is very fortunate to have received treatment and surgery in time and doctors say that they anticipate a complete recovery.

Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, discusses that subdural hematomas typically require emergency surgery in order to diminish pressure that has collected in the brain. This procedure is highly complex and often involves drilling a small hole or larger opening in the skull, depending on how large the collection of blood or clot is.

Chronic subdural hematomas are known for frequently going unobserved for several days, and even weeks. This is why it is extremely important to seek medical attention for even the most minor of head injuries in order to prevent serious brain injury.

When serious brain injuries such as subdural hematomas or brain hemorrhages are caused by another person’s negligence, whether due to a negligent driver that causes a car accident or as the result of a medical professional’s error during surgery, a brain injury victim has legal rights.

If you or a loved one has been affected by a brain injury in the San Fernando Valley, please contact the skilled Chatsworth brain hemorrhage attorneys at the Mandell Law Firm. We have several years of experience handling brain injury cases as well as personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Call (818) 886-6600 for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal options.

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A 19-year-old man driving a Mini Cooper ran a red light, clipped one car and violently struck the side of a minivan at the intersection of Highway 37 and Lakeville Highway near Novato, California. Sadly, all four members of the family in the minivan were killed instantly. Police believe the man was driving between 70 and 90 miles per hour. According to the article from the San Jose Mercury, there is no evidence that drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

The three occupants of the first car hit were taken to a hospital in Novato for their injuries. Two medical helicopters were called to the scene to aid the 19-year-old and the victims. The perpetrator suffered life-threatening and severe brain injuries before ultimately dying at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital the following day. The four deceased were identified as a 45-year-old man, a woman, 42, and their two children ages eight and five.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 42,643 people are killed in auto accidents each year. In California, there are 4,215 (almost 10% of the national average) fatalities from traffic accidents. Furthermore, speeding caused over one third of these fatal accidents. Traumatic brain injuries also affect one million Americans each year.

Head trauma and brain injury affects victims and their families beyond the reaches of the accident. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligent and reckless driving, contact a skilled San Fernando Valley brain injury lawyer who can answer questions about your claim. At the Mandell Law Firm, we may be able to help you and your family recover compensation for your injuries and any related damages. Our knowledgeable attorneys have dedicated many years to helping our clients obtain the maximum monetary compensation for damages and injuries. Call our offices today at (818) 886-6600 for a free consultation.

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