A head and spinal injury can become a lifelong impairment that can change the course of your life. Unlike many types of personal injuries – which often involve broken bones and other temporary injuries that heal with time – damage to the head and spine are often categorized as catastrophic injuries. These are injuries that result in a permanent disability.

People who suffer cognitive decline or permanent disability often experience diminished earning capacity, require constant medical care and are forced to endure a reduced quality of life. People with head and spine injuries often also have higher long-term costs to cope with their new disability – from medical bills to home renovations – which can cause a great deal of stress and strain on your finances.

At Kanner & Pintaluga, we will help you pursue just compensation that covers the full extent of physical, financial and emotional damages you’ve had to endure. Our catastrophic injury attorneys will fight to augment your compensation so you can receive the best possible outcome for your claim.

Accidents That Can Result in Traumatic Head and Spine Injuries

Motor Vehicle Accidents

The speed and force generated during a collision can inflict severe trauma to the head and spine.

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Slipping on a wet floor and falling headfirst can cause serious brain damage. People may also fall on their backs or on sharp or hard objects that cause permanent spine damage.

Workplace Accidents

People working in particularly dangerous industries, such as construction or manufacturing, are often faced with dangerous conditions on a daily basis. They may fall from a great height, get struck by falling objects or get in a heavy machinery accident. These types of accidents pose a great risk of causing severe head and spinal trauma that can affect your earning capacity and quality of life.

Sports and Recreational Activities

People participating in contact sports like football or boxing – or even seemingly innocuous past-times like boating, biking and horseback riding – can suffer accidents that lead to substantial head and spine injuries.

Medical Negligence

Surgical errors, misdiagnoses, anesthesia mistakes or birth injuries have the potential to damage the head and spine.

Violence and Assault

All types of physical assaults and assaults with weapons have the potential to cause serious and permanent injuries to victims. Depending on the circumstances, victims may be able to pursue compensation from the aggressor in a civil personal injury case separate from any criminal charges. You may also be able to sue the property owner where the assault occurred for failing to provide adequate security to prevent assaults from occurring.