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Brockton Head And Face Injury Lawyers
Respected representation when accidents harm your head or face
An injury to the head or face can leave a victim with lasting trauma. In addition to the medical bills and missed time from work, you may be facing a long road to physical and emotional recovery. If you were injured in an accident that was caused by someone else, you should learn about your legal rights.
At The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan, we have more than 35 years of experience holding defendants liable for vehicle accidents, construction accidents, product defects, and other accidents. Our Brockton head and face injury lawyers work with doctors who can explain every way your injuries are affecting you physically and emotionally. We’re prepared to seek the maximum compensation you deserve to restart your life and regain your confidence. Call us today.
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What types of accidents cause head and face injuries in Brockton?
There are many different types of accidents that can injure a person’s head or face. Some of the types we handle include:
- Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents. Occupants of vehicles can suffer skull, brain, and facial injuries when objects (such as glass or metal) strike or penetrate a person above the neck. Head and facial injuries can occur when a person strikes a dashboard, door, or another person. Catastrophic injuries and deadly injuries often occur when a motorcycle rider, bicycle rider, or pedestrian falls on their face on the hard asphalt.
- Workplace accidents. Workers at manufacturing plants, construction sites, landscape locations, and other places can suffer head and facial injuries if they fall (especially if they fall from heights), are struck by a machine or item of equipment, are struck by flying debris and foreign objects, inhale dangerous chemicals, and in many other ways.
- Premises liability accidents. People who have the right to be on the property of others may suffer head or facial injuries if they slip and fall, violence occurs due to negligent security, a dog bites someone or other reasons.
Head and facial injuries may also be due to defective products (such as workplace equipment), medical malpractice (such as the improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors), and other reasons.
What types of head and face injuries do you handle in Brockton?
At The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan, our personal injury lawyers handle accidents that involve the following types of head and facial trauma and other types of injuries to your head, skull, or face.
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Moderate to severe brain injuries can be life-altering. Victims may lose cognitive function in addition to living with physical pain and emotional trauma. TBI victims may need around-the-clock care. Families may need to take a lot of their time to care for someone they love who has a TBI due to a car accident, an explosion, medical malpractice, or any other type of trauma.
- Disfiguring and scarring injuries. Your face is the first part of your body most people see. Scarring or disfiguring of any part of your face can be just as traumatic as your physical injuries and inability to see, talk, taste, or smell. Many victims require psychological help to cope with any type of facial scarring.
- Facial nerve damage. Some of the causes of facial nerve damage include vehicle accidents, birth injuries, the failure of a nursing home to timely treat a stroke victim, and the failure to treat infections. Facial nerve damage can affect a victim’s hearing, sight, appearance, and other functional abilities and self-esteem.
- Broken bones.
- Broken cheekbone. A car accident and many other types of accidents can cause a fracture of the cheekbone. Our Brockton head and face injury lawyers handle broken bones and fractures. One possible complication of a cheekbone injury is damage to the victim’s eye socket.
- Broken nose. Complications include muscle dysfunction, infections, septal hematoma, meningitis, brain abscesses, or encephalitis.
- Broken upper jaw. This type of injury, often due to a car accident, can be life-threatening. There are three main types of Le Fort maxillary (upper jaw) fractures and injuries:
- Broken lower jaw. These fractures, called mandibular fractures, may also cause head and neck lacerations, bleeding in the mouth, and a feeling that the teeth are not in alignment. Our lawyers are skilled at handling the many different types of mandibular fractures.
- Mouth and dental injuries. Car accidents and other accidents can cause a victim to lose some of their teeth or have damage to their teeth. Victims may need sutures in their mouths and implants. Other mouth injuries include harm to a victim’s tonsils, the roof of their mouth, and the back of their throat.
- Eye injuries. These injuries can result in loss of vision, scarring, orbital fractures, torn and detached retina, and other severe consequences.
How much is my head and face injury claim worth in Massachusetts
Our Brockton head and facial injury lawyers work with your doctors (and our network of doctors when necessary) to verify what injuries you have; what medical treatment you will need; the possible complications that may develop; how your injuries are affecting your ability to function and enjoy your life, and your confidence and self-esteem. Head and facial injury cases often have a higher value if any scars or disfigurements are visible and/or if the victim has any cognitive difficulties due to injuries to their brain.
We demand compensation in personal injury cases for all your current and future:
- Medical bills. These include emergency transport, ER care, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological counseling, medications, and assistive technology.
- Lost income and benefits. These include your lost wages, salary, business income, and compensation if you cannot work again at the same level as before the accident or can’t work at all.
- Pain and suffering. This category includes all your aches, moments you can’t function, inability to sleep, worries, anxiety, depression - and all other physical and emotional trauma.
- Property damage. If, for example, a car accident causes your injuries, we seek the cost to repair or replace your car.
- Other damages. These include scarring and disfigurement, loss of bodily function, loss of consortium, and inability to enjoy life’s pleasures.
We file workers’ compensation claims if your head and facial injuries occur during the scope of your employment. We demand compensation for your medical expenses, temporary disability benefits, and permanent disability benefits.
We work with neurosurgeons, neurologists, orthopedists, life planners, and many other medical specialists.
Do you have a head and face injury lawyer near me in Brockton, Massachusetts?
Yes, we are located at 555 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA 02301. If your injuries prevent you from coming to our office, we will meet you at your home or a convenient location. We also conduct phone and online consultations.
We understand how upset and concerned you are. Our attorneys are here to help you understand and prepare for each stage of the claims process.
Speak with the Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan today
You should not be left to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic accident on your own. Let the compassionate attorneys at The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan take this stress off you. Our Brockton head and facial injury lawyers have more than 35 years of experience handling personal injury claims. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.