Compensation For Your Head Injury

Our brains contain our memories, our perceptions and our emotions – everything that makes up our personalities and identities. Damage to your brain can rob you of your health and your independence, greatly reducing your quality of life and creating a burden for your family.

We are Bedell & Stripto. Located in Brick, New Jersey, and Toms River, New Jersey, we help head injury victims take on the parties responsible and make sure they pay maximum financial compensation.

Common Head Injury Incidents In New Jersey

There are many ways that a head injury can happen, including:

• Auto accidents, especially pedestrian or bicycle accidents
• Workplace accident
• Slip and fall on a slippery surface
• Contact sports
• Violence

No matter how it happened, if your head injury was the result of someone else’s careless negligence, you could be entitled to substantial financial damages. We will identify the responsible parties and take them to court. For our attorneys, Donald Bedell and Jeff Stripto, a lawsuit is a serious step. They will go to trial if necessary and are always prepared to take a case through to verdict.

As skilled New Jersey litigators, you can rely on Mr. Bedell and Mr. Stripto to fight for total compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost past and future wages, and other harm you have suffered.

Understanding Concussions And Their Impact

A concussion represents one of the most common types of head injuries our clients face. This traumatic brain injury occurs when your brain moves or twists inside your skull due to a sudden impact or jolt to your body. Motor vehicle accidents, workplace incidents and slip-and-fall accidents frequently cause these injuries, often leaving victims unaware of the severity of their condition.

Concussions damage the delicate nerves and blood vessels in your brain, causing chemical changes that disrupt normal brain function. Your brain redirects its energy toward healing, which triggers various symptoms as your body attempts to slow down and recover from the trauma.

The symptoms of a concussion can affect multiple areas of your health and daily functioning:

• Physical symptoms include severe headaches, neck pain, balance problems, dizziness, nausea and vomiting
• Vision problems such as double or blurred vision, along with sensitivity to light and sounds
• Hearing issues, including constant ringing in your ears or temporary loss of consciousness during the initial injury
• Cognitive symptoms that interfere with thinking, including confusion, concentration struggles, memory problems or feeling like you are in a mental fog
• Sleep disturbances ranging from difficulty falling asleep to sleeping much more or less than usual
• Emotional changes such as irritability, mood swings, depression and increased anxiety that can significantly impact relationships and quality of life

One critical aspect of concussions is that symptoms may not appear immediately after the accident. Early evaluation can identify injuries before symptoms worsen and prevent complications.

Concussions can lead to serious complications beyond the initial injury:

• Skull fractures, bleeding inside the brain and dangerous swelling may develop
• Repeated concussions create particularly severe risks, potentially leading to chronic traumatic encephalopathy
• Long-term consequences including memory problems, depression and increased dementia risk

The delayed onset of symptoms and potential for serious complications make concussions especially dangerous. What initially seems like a minor bump to the head can develop into a life-altering injury that affects your ability to work, maintain relationships and enjoy your previous quality of life.

How Can You Tell If You Have A Head Injury?

If you believe you or a loved one has a head injury, here are a few symptoms to look for:

• Severe headache or migraine
• Nausea/vomiting
• Mobility issues (trouble walking or moving body)
• Significant mood or behavior changes
• Light and noise sensitivities
• Constant ringing in ears
• Vision troubles
• Sleep problems
• Dilated pupils
• Difficulty with short-term and long-term memory

Many of these can be symptoms of both mild and moderate head injuries. Learn more by speaking with your health care provider.

Discuss Your Legal Options With Our Lawyers

At Bedell & Stripto, we offer free initial consultations to all head injury victims. For an appointment with one of our attorneys, please call us at 732-348-3439, or send us an email. We serve clients throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, along with the Jersey Shore region.