Serious Injuries
Located in Tyler, Texas, the law firm of Negem & Worthington represents victims of serious injury, including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and severe burns. We are dedicated to helping our clients receive compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial harm they have suffered. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury, contact our offices today for a free case review.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injury (SCI) can occur when a traumatic force tears or bruises the spinal cord. Accidents that may lead to SCIs include:
- Car, truck, and commercial vehicle accidents
- Construction site accidents
- Falling on the neck or back
- Birth injuries
- Sports injuries
Severe SCIs result in loss of feeling and functionality of the limbs, and in some cases, severe respiratory problems. The most serious SCIs may lead to paralysis, including paraplegia, which affects the lower extremities, and quadriplegia or tetraplegia, which affects all four limbs and the chest, neck, and head. SCIs require a lifetime of care and treatment, which many families cannot afford; our attorneys can help you obtain the compensation you need to pay for these costs.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occur when a sudden physical impact or shaking damages the brain. TBIs range from minor concussions to hemorrhages to injuries causing permanent vegetative state or coma. Common causes of TBI include:
- Vehicle accidents, including car, truck, 18-wheeler, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents
- Falls
- Medical malpractice
- Birth trauma
- Sports injuries
- Assaults
Symptoms of TBI may vary depending on the severity of the injury and the part of the brain that was affected. Due to the range of possible symptoms, and because many symptoms are not always immediately apparent, TBIs are sometimes difficult to diagnose and/or subject to a delayed diagnosis. If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury, it is important to carefully observe, and not brush aside, unusual behaviors, such as unexplained changes in mood or sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating or performing daily tasks, and differences in any sensory functions, such as blurred vision and loss of smell or taste. At the onset of any of such symptoms, immediately seek medical care and contact an experienced personal injury attorney.
Severe Burns
Severe burns caused by vehicle accidents, defective products, or dangerous work environments are among the most painful and debilitating injuries that a person can sustain. Treatment for severe burns often involves extended hospital stays, rehabilitation, and reconstructive surgery. If you or a loved one has suffered severe burns as the result of another's negligence and/or recklessness, we will work with you to evaluate your unique case, bringing in experts if necessary who can accurately estimate all of the future damages that will arise as a result of your injury. For more information on our work in this area, please visit the oilfield injuries page.
