Recent Posts in Brain Injury Category

Brain injuries account for some of the most serious and catastrophic injuries a person can sustain. Despite what some people may believe, not all brain injuries are the same. Depending on the nature of the accident and where the force or trauma was applied, a person may suffer from any number of brain injuries, such as:

• Concussion: a head injury that temporarily affects normal brain function.
• Contusion: a bleeding bruise to the brain
• Traumatic Brain Injury: damage to brain tissue caused by an external force
• Acquired Brain Injury: damage caused by strokes, tumors, degenerative diseases, near drowning, or any other condition other than force
• Severe Head Injury: usually caused by crushing blows or penetrating wounds to the head; can rip or shear delicate brain tissue
• Open Head Injury: a type of injury in which the skull has been crushed or seriously fractured; brain tissue or membranes surrounding the skull may also be damaged.
• Closed Head Injury: a head injury that does not penetrate the skull
• Brain Damage
• Skull Fractures

All brain injuries take a significant toll on the victim's quality of life. Even a minor concussion can lead to time off from work, constant headaches, and continual medical care. If you or a loved one is suffering from a brain injury, we urge you to contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus for help. A Santa Clarita personal injury attorney at our office would be happy to discuss your rights and options and help you take legal action against the responsible party. We have experience handling all type of brain injury claims, including those involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip & fall accidents, workplace accidents, construction accidents, swimming pool drowning, bicycle accidents, and more.

To learn how an attorney at our office can help you recover compensation for your injuries, please contact the Law Office of Gerald L. Marcus today at (888) 203-PAIN!

A Manhattan hospital and one of its doctors are being sued by the family a patient who died in their care.

The family of Felita Dowdy, a 33-year-old woman from the Bronx, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against St. Luke’s Hospital and Dr. Bruce Lish. Dowdy’s family is claiming both the doctor and hospital are responsible for her death.

The lawsuit stems from a hospital visit that left Dowdy brain damaged. As reported in an article on UPI.com, Dowdy had cerebral palsy, a condition that caused her teeth to rot. She came to the hospital on July 23, 2009 to have her teeth extracted. At some point after her teeth had already been extracted, Dowdy went into respiratory arrest, causing her to suffer brain damage. She sadly passed away in October. An autopsy concluded that her cause of death was complications from the surgery she received at the hospital.

The family’s attorney, Stuart Kitchner, also claims the drug fentanyl contributed to her death.

The family is seeking an undisclosed amount in damages.

The hospital said it extended its deepest condolences to Dowdy’s family, but that it could not comment on the lawsuit because it is still pending. Lish could not be reached for comment but his father, Dr. Jerome Lish who is also a dentist, said his son has experience treating disabled patients and is not at fault.

Whether you have lost a loved one due to medical malpractice, a car accident, a dangerous drug, or another type of accident or injury, if you think another person is at fault you should take a moment to consult a Pasadena personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus. The law entitles you to benefits if you can prove another person’s negligence or reckless actions contributed to your loved one’s death. For more information about filing a wrongful death lawsuit, please contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today to arrange a FREE consultation!

A Northern California woman has filed a lawsuit against Caltrans and Monterey County after sustaining multiple catastrophic injuries in a car accident.

The accident occurred about a year ago at the intersection of Highway 101 and San Juan Road. Anna Reznik, 66, was driving south on the 101 when another driver pulled out in front of her from San Juan Road in an attempt to turn onto the northbound side of the freeway. 

As a result of the collision, Reznik broke most of the bones from her toes all the way to her pelvis. She also suffered a massive head injury, was bedridden for six months, and now remains in a wheelchair. She now also requires around-the-clock care, and until very recently hasn’t been able to return home. Her passenger, Olga Tarcher, perished in the accident.

In her lawsuit, Reznik claims that both the county and Caltrans were negligent in maintaining public property in a dangerous condition.  According to Reznik’s attorney, Boris Efron, that intersection is highly dangerous.

Reznik is also suing the driver of the vehicle for negligence.

Both lawsuits are seeking an unspecified amount in general and special damages.