How is a brain injury classified?

There are numerous classifications of brain injuries based on factors such as: Whether the injury was acquired or congenital Whether an acquired injury occurred due to the trauma of outside forces on the brain or to mechanisms within the body Whether a traumatic brain injury involved a wound that penetrated the head or strictly a jolt or blunt impact The grade of severity of the damage inflicted on the brain Each classification of brain injury presents its own unique challenges. When these injuries result from someone else’s negligence, they also entitle the victim to financial compensation.

What types of compensation can I recover in a lawsuit based on brain injuries?

In a personal injury claim arising out of a brain injury, you can recover compensation for economic and non-economic damages that include: All of your relevant medical and rehabilitation expenses, including long-term care Future projected medical expenses associated with your brain injury Loss of income while a brain injury keeps you out of work Any decrease in your future earning capacity due to the long-term effects of a brain injury Scarring and disfigurement Pain and suffering Declines in your quality and enjoyment of life because of the brain injury and the limitations it imposes Our Tallahassee brain injury lawyers assess all of the ways your injuries have affected your life and build a claim for compensation with the goal of making you as financially whole as possible.

How long does traumatic brain injury last?

For some TBI survivors, a combination of time, rest, and the best possible medical care and rehabilitation therapies can result in an outcome where the brain injury’s long-term effects are minimal. However, others may continue to suffer significant deficits for a lifetime. The most mild brain injuries can require weeks to months of rest and rehabilitation to recover from, and even then, some long-term consequences are possible. It can take years for more severely injured TBI survivors to reach the fullest recovery possible for their situation. The TBI survivor’s medical team is best equipped to assess the likely time frame and trajectory of recovery based on their individual circumstances. The potential for long-term limitations, losses of function, and changes in personality and behavior make getting compensation for the full extent of your losses all the more important.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit for brain injury compensation?

The deadline to file a lawsuit in Florida depends on the cause of the injury rather than the type of injury you sustained. Generally, current Florida law requires plaintiffs in most personal injury claims arising out of negligence to formally take action within two years. However, there are exceptions, such as situations in which you only learned later that a medical provider’s negligence caused the brain injury. Speaking to an attorney as soon as possible can help you clarify all legal time limits that could apply to your situation and ensure you aren’t missing important deadlines.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys in Tallahassee, FL Providing Specialized Legal Help in Leon County, Wakulla County, Jefferson County, Gadsden County, and Throughout Florida

Few types of injuries have as far-reaching an impact on your life as a brain injury. When an accident, assault, or medical error has led to a life-changing injury, our Tallahassee brain injury lawyers are here to help your family understand your legal rights and options.

Nothing can erase the damage caused by a brain injury, but the steps you take next can protect your family from serious financial hardships. Receiving the monetary damages you deserve can even help you reach a more complete recovery by ensuring you can afford the best possible care.

Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A.’s traumatic brain injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, assist victims of brain injuries and their families in navigating the legal process and achieving results that improve life after an accident. Contact us today for a free consultation and to explore your options for legal representation at no upfront cost.

Types of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries result from various causes and occur through different mechanisms. What they have in common is the potential to impair physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory functioning.

Brain injury lawsuits generally arise out of damage categorized as acquired brain injuries. Acquired brain injuries include both of the following:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) caused by the effects of external forces on the brain
Non-traumatic brain injuries, which can include damage resulting from a lack of oxygen, a stroke, or an infection

Either type of injury can sometimes arise out of situations involving another party’s negligence, including motor vehicle collisions, other types of accidents, and medical malpractice.

Our Tallahassee brain injury lawyers represent victims of all types of brain injuries and their families. We’re familiar with the medical and legal complexities involved in numerous types of brain injuries, including:

Mild head injuries
Concussions of all grades of severity
Post-concussive syndrome
Closed brain or non-penetrating brain injuries
Open-head, blunt, or penetrating brain injuries
Diffuse axonal injury (DAI)
Skull fractures
Brain contusions (bruising)
Brain hemorrhages (uncontrolled bleeding)
Intracranial hematomas (blood collection within or surrounding the brain), including epidural hematomas, subdural hematomas, and intracerebral hematomas
Coup-contrecoup brain injuries
Secondary brain injury that develops over the hours and days that follow the primary injury
Second-impact syndrome following repeated head trauma
Anoxic brain injury, which results from a complete disruption of oxygen supply to the brain
Hypoxic brain injury, which results from partial disruption of oxygen supply to the brain
Encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, often due to infections
Meningitis, infection or inflammation of the tissues covering the brain
Strokes, including both ischemic strokes resulting from blood clots and hemorrhagic strokes occurring when the bursting of a blood vessel causes blood to leak into the brain

Brain injuries can necessitate immediate, invasive medical procedures and lead to significant complications, often resulting in a cascade of medical interventions and accompanying hospital bills. As experienced traumatic brain injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. are prepared to guide TBI survivors and their families through the challenging times ahead and protect their legal rights.

How Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. Help With Tallahassee Brain Injury Claims

Under Florida law, injured victims, including brain injury survivors, can pursue financial compensation from someone else whose negligent conduct caused their injury.

Elements You Must Establish to Seek Brain Injury Compensation in Florida

Generally, you must establish the different elements of negligence to be able to successfully recover compensation.

These elements include:

Duty of care: A duty of care the defendant owed to you, whether as a motorist required to obey the rules of the road, a property owner obligated to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition, or a doctor with whom you had a patient-provider relationship
Breach of Duty: Some failure to uphold that duty, such as a violation of traffic safety laws, a safety hazard allowed to exist on the property, or medical diagnosis or treatment practices that constitute a deviation from the standard of care
Causation: The accident or medical issue that caused your brain injury arose out of this breach of duty
Damages: The damages you suffered as a result of the brain injury

Establishing these elements requires evidence of the defendant’s duty of care and their breach of that duty, as well as documentation of your damages. Our traumatic brain injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, gather these critical facts through thorough investigation and analysis and, when needed, through the services of expert witnesses in fields like accident reconstruction, medicine, and more.

Negligence-Related Causes of Brain Injuries

Many different forms of negligence can lead to brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries often result from some form of accident, including motor vehicle crashes, falls, instances of being struck by equipment, and dog bites.

You might also have a cause of action against a property owner if the brain injury resulted from an assault or violent attack that occurred in part due to inadequate security measures. Examples of property owners that could potentially be liable in a negligent security claim include a hotel, rental apartment complex, shopping center, restaurant, or school.

Non-traumatic brain injuries may also arise out of negligence, especially forms of medical malpractice.

Our Tallahassee brain injury lawyers can help you understand your legal options if your brain injury is related to circumstances such as the following:

Car accidents
Truck accidents
Bus accidents
Commercial vehicle accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Bicycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Construction accidents
Work accidents
Dog bites
Swimming pool accidents
Assaults enabled by negligent security
Birth injuries
Medication errors
Nursing home negligence
Other types of medical malpractice

In some instances, you might not know exactly how the accident occurred or who is at fault. Our traumatic brain injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, can investigate the situation, find out the facts, and assess whether you have any legal recourse. There’s no charge for an initial consultation that allows you to get your questions answered and find out your options.

The Catastrophic Impact of a Brain Injury

Individual brain injuries can be very different in terms of severity and consequences. They range from mild to severe, but even mild TBIs can cause long-term issues that impact a victim’s life in significant ways. Brain injuries that have long-lasting or serious effects can constitute catastrophic injuries.

The consequences of a brain injury include difficulties or deficits in a wide range of functioning. The array of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral, sensory, and communication issues that can accompany a brain injury include:

Dizziness
Trouble with balance
Headaches
Light sensitivity
Blurred vision
Other vision issues
Hearing issues
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Loss of consciousness
Coordination issues
Sensory perception issues
Weakness of the arms and legs
Loss of mobility
Coma
Confusion
Grogginess
Trouble concentrating or thinking clearly
Memory loss
Difficulty communicating, including mixing up words or trouble finding the right word
Irritability or aggressiveness
Nervousness or anxiety
Sadness or depression
Changes in sleep patterns
Uncharacteristically impulsive behavior
Difficulty managing emotions or behaviors
Personality changes
Seizures

Many forms of treatment can be used to help survivors of brain injuries, including medications, medical devices, surgeries, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. In some instances, the consequences of a brain injury can be effectively treated, managed, and minimized. In other instances, the goal of treatment and rehabilitation may be to allow the injured victim to adjust to their limitations and implement strategies that allow them to live as independently as possible.

The advantage of having skilled Tallahassee brain injury lawyers on your side is knowing that your claim will consider the full extent of these consequences, including the financial costs of treating them and the physical, financial, and emotional impact they have on your life.

Why Choose Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A.?

Throughout Florida, TBI survivors and their families choose Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. as their Tallahassee brain injury lawyers. We’re known for our experience in all forms of personal injury claims and our dedication to ensuring all families affected by brain injuries can afford legal help.

Decades of Experience Fighting for the Injured

Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. has served Florida clients for more than 35 years. Our team has more than 100 years of combined legal experience and a history of handling more than 10,000 cases on behalf of our clients.

Proven Results Representing Clients in All Types of Personal Injury Cases

In a personal injury claim that involves any form of acquired brain injury, you need the guidance of an attorney who is familiar with this type of catastrophic harm as well as the distinct types of accidents and errors that can cause it. Our comprehensive background in practicing all types of personal injury law means we’re prepared for the full range of legal nuances and potential challenges of your claim.

Effective Legal Assistance at No Upfront Cost

With all that your family is going through, high legal costs would only add to the financial burden caused by a brain injury. With Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A., you never have to worry about being able to afford legal representation for a personal injury case.

We offer completely free initial consultations so clients can consider their options for seeking the compensation they deserve. Our team handles personal injury matters on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront fees for our services.

Contact the Tallahassee Brain Injury Lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. Today for a Free Case Review

No one should go through the challenges associated with a brain injury alone. Your family deserves skilled, knowledgeable support to help you get through this ordeal, manage the legal matters, and attain an outcome that can help reduce the impact of a brain injury.

For help from traumatic brain injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, contact Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. online or call us today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Injury Accident Claims in Tallahassee and Throughout Florida

There are numerous classifications of brain injuries based on factors such as:
Whether the injury was acquired or congenital
Whether an acquired injury occurred due to the trauma of outside forces on the brain or to mechanisms within the body
Whether a traumatic brain injury involved a wound that penetrated the head or strictly a jolt or blunt impact
The grade of severity of the damage inflicted on the brain
Each classification of brain injury presents its own unique challenges. When these injuries result from someone else’s negligence, they also entitle the victim to financial compensation.
In a personal injury claim arising out of a brain injury, you can recover compensation for economic and non-economic damages that include:
All of your relevant medical and rehabilitation expenses, including long-term care
Future projected medical expenses associated with your brain injury
Loss of income while a brain injury keeps you out of work
Any decrease in your future earning capacity due to the long-term effects of a brain injury
Scarring and disfigurement
Pain and suffering
Declines in your quality and enjoyment of life because of the brain injury and the limitations it imposes
Our Tallahassee brain injury lawyers assess all of the ways your injuries have affected your life and build a claim for compensation with the goal of making you as financially whole as possible.
For some TBI survivors, a combination of time, rest, and the best possible medical care and rehabilitation therapies can result in an outcome where the brain injury’s long-term effects are minimal. However, others may continue to suffer significant deficits for a lifetime.
The most mild brain injuries can require weeks to months of rest and rehabilitation to recover from, and even then, some long-term consequences are possible. It can take years for more severely injured TBI survivors to reach the fullest recovery possible for their situation. The TBI survivor’s medical team is best equipped to assess the likely time frame and trajectory of recovery based on their individual circumstances.
The potential for long-term limitations, losses of function, and changes in personality and behavior make getting compensation for the full extent of your losses all the more important.
The deadline to file a lawsuit in Florida depends on the cause of the injury rather than the type of injury you sustained. Generally, current Florida law requires plaintiffs in most personal injury claims arising out of negligence to formally take action within two years. However, there are exceptions, such as situations in which you only learned later that a medical provider’s negligence caused the brain injury. Speaking to an attorney as soon as possible can help you clarify all legal time limits that could apply to your situation and ensure you aren’t missing important deadlines.

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