Rockford, IL Brain Injury Lawyers

Injury Attorneys Serving Clients with Traumatic Brain Injuries in Winnebago County

Head and brain injuries are among the most catastrophic injuries a person can suffer. These types of injuries can cause severe physical, mental, and emotional impairment and result in enormous financial costs both now and well into the future. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury that was caused by the recklessness or negligence of another party, it is important to have skilled legal counsel by your side fighting hard to secure the just compensation you deserve.

At Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Jambois, we have over 20 years of experience successfully representing brain injury victims and victims of other catastrophic personal injuries in Rockford, Chicago, and throughout Illinois. Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of this area of the law and what it takes to prevail against even the most well-funded adversaries. We have a strong track record of success with these types of cases, and we put our experience to work to provide strong and personalized representation for each client we serve.

Case Result: $10 Million Settlement for Brain-Damaged Child

Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Jambois, represented a child who had been left brain-damaged by an air embolism. After an extensive investigation, we were able to uncover compelling factors that showed the responsible party was at fault. Ultimately, the party at-fault agreed to pay $10 million in damages to settle the case.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries

There are numerous ways traumatic head and brain injuries can occur. Some of the most common include:

• Auto accidents (e.g., car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents)
• Pedestrian accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Birth injuries
• Slips and falls
• Construction accidents
• Workplace injuries
• Daycare injuries
• Sports injuries

Brain injuries are not always easy to detect and in some cases, it can take several days (or longer) for the symptoms to fully materialize. Some of the symptoms that might indicate a serious or traumatic brain injury include:

• Severe headaches that do not go away
• Vomiting or nausea
• Blurred vision
• Convulsions
• Loss of coordination
• Mood or behavioral changes
• Slurred speech
• Inability to focus or concentrate

Contact an Experienced Rochelle Brain Injury Attorney

Brain injury cases can be complicated by multiple factors that often contribute to the condition. In these types of cases, those responsible typically do everything possible to minimize their liability. At Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Jambois, we know the common tactics the other side uses to evade responsibility, and we have the experience, resources, and dedication to successfully thwart these tactics and ensure that those responsible are held fully accountable.

For a free consultation with our Winnebago County brain injury lawyer, contact us today at 815-215-7561. We serve clients in Rockford, Winnebago County, Freeport, Belvidere, Winnebago, Loves Park, Byron, Rochelle, Oregon, Boone County, Stephenson County, Ogle County, and throughout Illinois.