The wife of an Illinois man filed a lawsuit against Indian Lakes Resort (near Chicago) after her husband suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after he was thrown from a golf cart an employee of the resort was driving. In the summer of 2008, Todd R. Bergfors was riding in a golf cart driven by an employee when the driver took a sharp turn, ejecting Bergfors from the cart. Last month, Bergfor's doctor's reported he was in a coma and had a "very poor prognosis for recovery."
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are complex injuries that can cause permanent disability and emotional and financial devastation to victims and their families. An estimated 5 million Americans suffer some sort of brain injury. Brain injuries are the leading cause of death for persons under 45. When another person or party is at fault for an injury, the injured party and their family can sue the responsible party for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earnings.
If you or a member of your family suffered a brain injury in an accident, there are a number of resources available for you. Some of these resources can be found in the Brain Injury Legal Help Center, sponsored by Estey & Bomberger, LLP, California personal injury attorneys.
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