There are few injuries that are as unpredictable and emotionally devastating as traumatic brain injuries. Unfortunately, the immense impact generated by motor vehicle crashes of all kinds is a primary cause of these often life-altering injuries. If someone else’s negligence leaves you with a concussion or brain damage, look no further than our catastrophic injury attorneys for the help you need. Our Avalon Park traumatic brain injury lawyer at The Umansky Law Firm is here for you.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are generally caused by either a jolt to the head or by the brain being banged against the skull. In fact, the kind of impact experienced in car or truck accidents of all kinds is one of the most common causes of TBIs.
TBIs can be very slow to heal, and when they are especially serious, healing may not be a possibility. In fact, about 22 percent of victims die within five years of hospitalization for a moderate to severe TBI. In other words, TBIs should be taken exceptionally seriously, and you should contact an Avalon Park lawyer immediately to determine if legal action is possible.
TBIs can result from various types of accidents that occur in our daily lives. One common cause of TBIs is motor vehicle accidents. The force from a car crash can lead to severe head trauma, causing TBIs that range from mild concussions to more severe injuries. Another frequent cause is falls, especially among older adults. A fall can result in a sudden impact to the head, leading to brain injuries that may have lasting consequences.
Sports-related activities, particularly contact sports like football or soccer, are also known to cause TBIs, especially when coaches are careless. The high impact and collisions in these sports can result in head injuries that require immediate medical attention. Additionally, workplace accidents, such as falls from heights or being struck by objects, can also lead to TBIs.
In order to recover compensation for the losses you experience as a result of a TBI that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you will need to prove that the at-fault party owed you a duty of care. This is automatically established in traffic accidents because everyone who gets behind the wheel owes everyone on the road a duty to drive safely. Proving a duty of care is more complicated in other types of accident claims.
You must provide evidence that the at-fault party failed to live up to the duty of care they owed you. Common examples in claims generated by traffic collisions include drunk driving and speeding. Then, you must show the at-fault party’s negligence caused the accident that left you with brain damage, and you suffered physical, financial, and/or emotional losses as a result.
Your traumatic brain injury attorney from our Avalon Park office will harness their legal insight and skill to build a solid case on your behalf. Your case must prove both liability and damages that you suffered.
In order to negotiate a settlement that adequately covers your damages, your personal injury lawyer will need to effectively establish their scope.
The medical costs associated with a TBI are very likely to be high and ongoing. Failing to appreciate the severity of your injury prior to settlement can limit your compensation unfairly and leave you without the resources you need to achieve your most complete recovery. Never accept anything without a lawyer’s advice and full prognosis.
A TBI can easily interfere with your ability to do your job. In fact, it can end your ability to take certain jobs. If your earning power is affected, this category of loss can be immense.
The physical and emotional pain and suffering that accompany TBIs can be extreme. Living with an invisible injury is difficult to deal with, and you deserve compensation for the intangible effects of your injury.
Severe brain damage can affect you for the rest of your life. We care about you and your claim and will leave no stone unturned in our quest to make a difference. Please do not hesitate to give our firm a call or to contact us online today to meet with a traumatic brain injury lawyer in Avalon Park.
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