Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale

Brain injuries can be subtle or they can be catastrophic. In either case, the injury makes it impossible for you to function exactly as you did before. For instance, several brain injury victims experience flashbacks, speech disturbances, and emotional problems that will affect them for the rest of their lives.

Call a Fort Lauderdale Brain Injury Attorney today to learn about your legal options!

If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because of another person’s negligence, you owe it to yourself to find out about your legal options. You may be eligible for compensation for your physical, emotional and economic losses.

Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Brain injuries are commonly the result of serious personal injury accidents such as:

Car Accidents: The leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, with collisions causing the brain to hit the inside of the skull. These injuries can range from mild concussions to severe brain damage, requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.

Motor Vehicle Accidents: Involving trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles often result in TBIs due to the high impact. These accidents can be complex, involving multiple liable parties such as drivers, maintenance companies, and vehicle manufacturers.

Explosions: Occurring in industrial, construction, or residential settings can cause severe blast injuries to the brain. These incidents often involve multiple liable parties, including property owners and equipment manufacturers.

Trucking Accidents: Particularly dangerous due to the size and weight of the vehicles, leading to catastrophic injuries. Legal cases often involve complex liability issues with trucking companies, drivers, and maintenance providers.

Falls: Especially from heights or on slippery surfaces, are common causes of brain injuries, particularly among the elderly and in workplaces. Property owners and employers can be liable for failing to maintain safe conditions.

Motorcycle Accidents: Frequently result in TBIs due to the lack of protective barriers. Helmets can reduce the risk, but the impact can still cause significant brain injuries requiring long-term care.

Sports Accidents: Contact sports like football and boxing pose a high risk for TBIs from repeated impacts. Schools and sports organizations must enforce safety protocols and provide proper equipment to prevent injuries.

Construction and Other Workplace Accidents: Construction sites are hazardous environments where falling objects and heavy machinery can cause TBIs. Employers must follow safety regulations to protect workers, and violations can lead to liability for injuries.

If you suspect a head injury has led to brain injuries, reach out to our law firm. We will discuss your accident, potential liability concerns, and your prospects for recovering should you choose to pursue a brain injury lawsuit.

How We Handle Traumatic Brain Injury Cases

Each case is unique, which means we will prepare your case using a variety of strategies to ensure we prepare it in the best way possible. Those strategies may include:

• – Obtaining testimony: that speaks to your reduced abilities from teachers, coaches, co-workers, family members, friends, and clergy
• – Engaging respected medical experts: including neuropsychiatrists and neurologists
• – Interviewing your treating doctor: to determine how the injury affects your life now and how it will affect you in the future

We consult with workforce specialists to determine how the brain injury could affect your long-term ability to work. We may also find out whether your abilities have changed to the point where you can no longer do the work you did before. We consult with economists to learn how your brain injury will affect your earnings over your lifetime. In instances of closed-head injuries, victims often find they have difficulty convincing their doctors that something is wrong. At Coffey McPharlin – Fort Lauderdale brain injury lawyers know how to approach claims involving closed head injuries and can help you get the recovery you require.

Call 954-289-6316 for a FREE consultation with a brain injury lawyer today!