St. Louis, Missouri Brain Injury Lawyers

Missouri and Illinois Brain Injury Law Firm

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs as the result of a severe or moderate force to the head, where physical portions of the brain are damaged and functioning is impaired. The majority of traumatic brain injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents. Frequently, brain injuries can be attributed to someone’s negligence or carelessness. If this is the case, the skilled and aggressive attorneys of Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C. will work tirelessly to provide your loved ones with compensation for rehabilitation and care.

When Has a Traumatic Brain Injury Occurred?

An individual has suffered from a traumatic brain injury if one of three things has occurred. These three things are as follows:

  • The individual has a loss of consciousness that has been documented, regardless of how long;
  • The individual cannot remember the events leading up to and including the head trauma; 
  • The individual enters into a certain level coma within 24 hours of the head trauma.

Other Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Other signs of possible TBI include a skull fracture or a post-traumatic seizure. There are many different ways a traumatic brain injury can occur, and include the following:

Contact Missouri & Illinois Traumatic Brain Injury Law Firm Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C. at 314.645.4400