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Traumatic Brain Injury

Hawaii Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

Honolulu TBI Attorneys

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is most commonly caused by a strike to the head or by movement of the brain within the skull. The effects of TBI vary greatly, but often victims of TBI suffer brain injuries that can affect memory, concentration, cognition, and other functioning.

If you or a loved one has suffered TBI in an accident caused by another person or party's negligence, contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. To schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer from Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks, contact us online or call 808.524.1433.

Causes of TBI

At Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks, we represent local clients and Hawaii tourists who have suffered TBI as the result of the following accidents:

Our firm can investigate the cause of your accident, determine liability, and seek compensation to cover the current and long-term expenses associated with the injury. Our experience and dedication to helping clients has allowed us to facilitate a long list of verdicts and settlements on behalf of brain injury victims.

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury affects each victim differently. Symptoms of mild TBI may include memory problems, difficulty concentrating, headaches, and sleep disturbances. Symptoms of severe TBI may include memory loss, hearing or vision loss, confusion, depression, change in personality, coma, and more.

It is often difficult for family members to understand and accept the changes brought on by TBI. In some cases, symptoms of TBI do not appear until weeks or months after the initial accident. The impact of a brain injury may be profound. Our firm is dedicated to seeking compensation on behalf of victims and their families that considers the multiple effects of a brain injury.

Contact Us

To speak to a lawyer about your legal options following an accident, contact our law firm in Honolulu.

Verdicts & Settlements
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