Location of Brain Injuries
The symptoms and likelihood of recovery after a brain injury depend on the type and severity of the injury and the area of the brain damaged.
At Biren | Katzman Trial Lawyers in Los Angeles, we have obtained significant amounts of financial compensation for clients who have suffered serious injuries to all parts of the brain, including:
Brain Stem Injury
Located below the cerebellum at the back of the brain, the brain stem connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain. In addition to acting as a connector for all brain signals, the brain stem is responsible for basic attention, arousal, heart rate and consciousness. A brain stem injury can disrupt involuntary functions, like breathing and heart rate.
Frontal Lobe Injury
The frontal lobe of the brain, located directly behind the forehead, is where executive functions are performed. These include thinking, reasoning, information processing, organizing, planning, decision making and judgment. Injuries to the frontal lobe can result in problems with memory and thinking.
Temporal Lobe Injury
The temporal lobes are located on the sides of the head, above the ears. Hearing, memory and speech are among the functions of the temporal lobe. Injury victims can have difficulty with short- or long-term memory. They may lose the ability to recognize familiar faces, to understand speech or to find the name of a familiar object.
The attorneys of Biren | Katzman have more than 30 years of experience representing victims of brain injuries caused by negligence. To speak to us about your brain injury of that of a loved one, please call us toll free at 866-604-5887 or contact us by e-mail. The initial consultation is free.
