While boating offers many positives, it also carries unique risks, particularly when it comes to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Sudden collisions, slippery surfaces, and the unpredictable nature of water can all increase the risk of TBIs.
Our founder, Michael Hackard, is a TBI survivor and works to help others navigate the aftermath of these catastrophic injuries.
When you or a loved one has suffered a TBI from a boating accident in Sacramento, you can count on us to guide you through every step of the legal recovery process. Call today to schedule a consultation with a seasoned TBI attorney.
An external force—such as a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury—disrupting normal brain function leads to a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
People can identify TBIs by showing immediate signs like loss of consciousness, confusion, blurred vision, or cognitive issues. However, some TBIs have no upfront symptoms.
Developing in the days or weeks after an accident, long-term symptoms like persistent headaches, dizziness, emotional lability, difficulty concentrating, or problems sleeping should all prompt immediate medical care for anyone involved in an accident.
Boating accidents present a higher risk of TBIs than accidents on land. Unlike cars, boats lack protective structures like seatbelts or airbags, leaving passengers vulnerable to external forces.
Sudden stops, collisions with other boats or stationary objects, and constant water movement can cause passengers to lose their balance and strike their heads on decks, railings, or other hard surfaces.
Passengers are at even greater risk if ejected from the boat. At higher speeds, water’s surface tension causes it to act like a solid, which can lead to severe injuries upon impact.
People can also strike their heads on submerged objects, the docks, items floating in the water, or the boat. Even without a direct blow to the head, the rapid acceleration or deceleration of a boating accident in Sacramento can cause the brain to collide with the inside of the skull, leading to a TBI.
Getting the correct diagnosis and prompt care can substantially affect a person’s long-term prognosis. Head injuries can worsen with swelling and—once the damage is done—can be challenging to reverse. Interventions can reduce the severity of a TBI after a Sacramento boating crash.
TBIs can lead to significant financial burdens when requiring long-term medical attention and ongoing care. Insurance companies may offer settlements that fail to account for the actual costs of these injuries.
The Hackard Law team ensures clients know their rights and helps them pursue the compensation necessary to address medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term care needs.
The aftermath of a TBI can feel overwhelming, from coping with sudden physical, cognitive, and emotional changes to navigating financial concerns.
At Hackard Law, our lawyers bring a personal understanding of what it means to face this challenge. Our founder, Michael Hackard, is a TBI survivor. His experience shapes our firm’s compassionate and practical approach to advocacy.
When you or a loved one has sustained a TBI from a boating accident in Sacramento, help is available. Call Hackard Law today for a consultation with our dedicated personal injury attorneys.
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