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Snyder & Wenner

Arizona's Premier Medical Malpractice Law Firm Since 1983

Arizona’s Premier
Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Law Firm

Brain Injury Lawyers in Phoenix & Tucson AZ

If you or a loved one has entered the hospital in order to seek treatment for one condition or injury and a brain injury results from malpractice, it is critical you seek out experienced counsel to preserve your rights and your legal claim.

At the law firm of Snyder & Wenner, P.C., located in Phoenix, Arizona, we have the experience and skill to prove when a brain injury results from medical malpractice.

Our Phoenix brain injury lawyers handle brain injury cases that result in:

  • Loss of memory
  • Loss of motor function
  • Loss of sight and speech
  • Loss of cognitive function

We also handle brain injury cases where the following injuries occur:

  • Disorientation and mood changes
  • Nerve damage
  • Brain abscess
  • Locked-in syndrome
  • Seizures
  • Coma
  • Persistent vegetative states

In many of these cases, there has been a misdiagnosis and the brain injury results because of improper treatment. This may include the failure to properly intubate causing brain damage, or an infection being missed that then travels to the brain and damages it. In certain situations, brain surgery is not performed correctly and injury or death results.

If you suspect a brain injury has occurred because of faulty treatment, contact a lawyer experienced with medical malpractice lawsuits. Over the course of our firm’s history, we have represented numerous patients suffering from all types of brain injuries. We invite you to review our verdicts and settlements for more information about our experience. At Snyder & Wenner, P.C., our lawyers represent clients throughout Arizona and nationwide.

What Is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
A traumatic brain injury is any injury that results from a violent or traumatic hit to the head or body. There are different types of traumatic brain injuries, including: (1) Mild traumatic brain injury, which is when you lose consciousness for a brief period of time (although you do not always have to). Insurance companies often claim that imaging does not show a brain injury, so you did not suffer one. This is medically false. You can suffer a mild traumatic brain injury and not have any imaging findings. (2) Moderate brain injury describes loss of consciousness that lasts longer than in a mild injury, including ones that last up to several weeks. The complications from the injury can persist for many months and even be permanent. (3) Severe brain injury is a life threatening damage to the brain.
What Causes Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)?
There are many causes of traumatic brain injuries. A simple car crash that results in whiplash can result in a mild traumatic brain injury. If the head strikes or hits something in the vehicle, it will also likely result in a moderate traumatic brain injury. Other causes can be a blow to the head from playing a sport or falling to the ground. The brain is so delicate that any time there is ANY force to the head, a traumatic brain injury will likely result.
What Are The Symptoms Of Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Depending on the severity of the traumatic brain injury, the symptoms can range from a headache to complete loss of consciousness. Brain injuries also sometimes cause other cognitive issues, such as difficulty speaking or finding words, slurred speech, and confusion. It can also cause light sensitivity, persistent headaches, and behavioral changes. Continued treatment is often required to help the brain heal.
Who Is Responsible For Traumatic Brain Injuries?
If your brain injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, the person that caused or contributed to the injury is responsible. This includes the person’s insurance company paying for your past and future medical bills, as well as any other problems your brain injury has caused.
What Kind Of Compensation Is Available From Brain Injury Lawsuit?
Depending on how the traumatic brain injury was caused, insurance coverage will apply. This insurance coverage will pay for all the medical bills, any lost earnings due to missed work, and how the injury affects your day to day life. Sometimes the most important part of a brain injury case is understanding how the damage will affect you later in life. Insurance companies will always try to fight these damages, but they are critically important.
How Can The Snyder & Wenner P.c. Help Me Pursue A Brain Injury Claim?
Snyder & Wenner has been litigating traumatic brain injury cases for 40 years. We hire the best, most qualified experts to evaluate our clients and to determine what medical care will be needed in the future. This includes neuropsychological testing, neurology examinations, and meeting with a life care planner. Many law firms try to reach a quick settlement and ignore the long-lasting effects of a brain injury. We do everything we can to properly work the case up so our clients receive maximum compensation.
How Long Do I Have To File A Lawsuit Against The Party Who Caused My Brain Injury?
Generally speaking, every personal injury case must be filed within two years from the date of the injury. If a government worker caused your injuries, you may only have 6 months to file a Notice of Claim. Children have 2 years from the date of their 18th birthday for most claims, or 6 months from their 18th birthday if a Notice of Claim applies. These deadlines also apply to traumatic brain injury cases.
I’ve Been Offered A Settlement. Why Do I Need An Attorney?
Insurance companies love to offer low settlement amounts before you have an opportunity to consult with an attorney. They do this because they know many people will accept the offer thinking they are saving on attorneys’ fees. What the injured people do not realize, though, is that they may have a serious brain injury that will have devastating effects. This is why you need a lawyer. A brain injury lawyer will help work up your case to maximize your settlement amount.
What Kind Of Legal Resources Are Available To Victims Of Brain Injuries?
There are many brain injury groups and alliances that can help victims of brain injuries. From the legal perspective, be sure that your lawyer has experience in handling brain injury cases, as they are much more complex than run-of-the-mill car accident cases.

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Snyder & Wenner, P.C.

8800 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 265 Scottsdale, AZ 85258

2200 E Camelback Rd #213
Phoenix, AZ 85016

5151 E. Broadway Blvd, Suite 1600,
Tucson, AZ 85711

12725 W. Indian School Rd. Ste E-101 Avondale, AZ 85392

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