Brain Injury Lawyers
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
Brain injuries are some of the most damaging and traumatic injuries you can suffer. Depending on the part of the brain that is affected and the severity of the injury, many mental and physical disabilities can result, including:
- Nervous system damage
- Decreased mental capacity and cognitive abilities
- Temporary or permanent memory loss
- Difficulty speaking, reading or communicating
Many of these injuries can be permanent, devastating the lives of victims and their families.
Brain Injury Statistics
- 28% are caused by falls
- 20% result from car accidents
- 19% happen when someone hits his or her head on a blunt or sharp object
- 11% are caused by violence
An open brain injury occurs when something sharp pierces the skull, puncturing the brain and bringing in foreign items like hair, bone fragments and bacteria, which can lead to infection.
A closed brain injury occurs when a blunt instrument hits the head, or when the head is shaken or jerked suddenly so that the brain hits the inside of the skull (as in severe whiplash injuries and Shaken Baby Syndrome).
In addition to these traumas from outside, the brain can be permanently damaged when it's deprived of oxygen for too long and the brain cells die. Hypoxia is a severe reduction in the oxygen supply and anoxia is a complete absence of oxygen.
Brain Injury Liability
Negligence has often been a factor in brain injury cases we have litigated because brain injuries can be caused by any of the following:
- Accidents like truck, rollover, construction or bus accidents
- Dangerous premises
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Nursing home neglect or abuse
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to the negligence of someone else, you should contact Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today. We will help you through this traumatic time and make sure your rights are fully protected. If we can prove in court that negligence took place, you may be entitled to reimbursement for:
- Bodily injuries
- Current and future lost wages
- Current and future medical bills
- Pain and suffering; and sometimes
- Punitive damages (in some cases)
To learn more, please contact us to schedule a free case evaluation at our Phoenix, Arizona office or visit the sections of our website listed below.
Although our office is in Phoenix, Arizona, we can consult with you about your situation regardless of where you live. Please contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

