Our attorneys understand how devastating a brain injury can be. The injury can turn your life upside down and affect your loved ones. Suppose you have a brain injury that o chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In that case, you should speak to a Chicago brain injury attorney at I Am Calling My Lawyer to understand your legal options.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative brain condition seen in people with multiple strong blows to the head. This condition often occurs in people who have had recurrent concussions.
It used to be assumed that boxers primarily suffered from CTE. However, in recent years, medical experts have understood that CTE can occur in any individual who suffers chronic head trauma in their life or career.
So, a person who regularly plays football, rugby, boxing, and even soccer is at risk of developing CTE. Even some military veterans active duty service members have developed CTE from exposure to head trauma from explosions or other head injuries.
CTE is a complex brain injury, and the symptoms can be many. People who have the disease often have many ailments and symptoms. Some of the most common CTE symptoms are:
Talk to your doctor immediately if you or a loved one has any of these symptoms and a history of concussions or head trauma. The sooner you get a diagnosis, the more options you have. However, the only way to diagnose the condition is during an autopsy. With enough information, medical professionals can infer that a person has CTE to some degree if you have symptoms and a head trauma history.
We know that CTE is a severe brain injury, but can you hold anyone responsible for the damage? Occasionally, it is possible to file a claim or lawsuit against a person or organization contributing to the injury. Also, a CTE lawsuit could be potential in some instances if there was negligence or a defective product.
For instance, the NFL was sued in 2015 because thousands of current and former NFL players alleged they had suffered severe brain injuries. Also, research shows that head trauma before age 12 is more significant in causing CTE.
So, it is likely that many youth football organizations could be responsible for some players’ CTE injuries later in life. If you played football in your youth and have CTE symptoms today, a brain injury attorney can have a doctor check you for brain injury symptoms. As these cases continue to increase, we will likely see more CTE litigation in the future.
If you or someone you love has CTE, you may be able to file a claim or lawsuit against the person or entity that contributed to your injuries. Speak to our Chicago brain injury attorneys at I Am Calling My Lawyer to find out if you may be eligible for compensation by calling (888) 841-4878.
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