Miami Brain Injury Lawyer: Sean M. Cleary

Brain injuries may not always be apparent immediately after a car accident, which can be problematic and dangerous. That's why you should seek treatment as soon as you can after a car accident, even if you think you’re fine. Brain injuries are commonly associated with the following types of injuries caused by auto accidents:

• Open head injury
• Closed head injury
• Penetrating injury
• Coup-contrecoup injury

These injuries are commonly followed by catastrophic consequences, including:

• Concussion
• Diffuse axonal injury
• Injury to the frontal lobe
• Post-concussion syndrome
• Contusion
• Second impact syndrome

It’s important to be evaluated by a medical care professional as soon as possible. Even mild symptoms after a car accident, such as a slight headache, can indicate there is something more serious going on. If a loved one was in a car accident in Miami or somewhere else in Florida and suffered a brain injury, we will coordinate everything with a family member and ensure you get fully compensated.

Brain injuries from truck accidents are a leading cause of disability and death in Florida. Because commercial trucks often weigh 20 to 30 times as much as other vehicles on the road, the force of the impact during an accident can result in brain injuries that can impact your loved one for decades to come.

Each year, truck accidents are the cause of thousands of brain injuries in Miami. When the resulting neurological injury is a serious one it can alter a person’s mental status and turn into bigger problems later on.

In general, four main types of injuries can cause brain damage:

• Closed head injuries
• Penetrating injuries
• Anoxic injuries
• Toxic injuries

If you believe that a loved one suffers from a life-long brain injury due to the negligence of another person, contact our brain injury attorney today for a free consultation.

Motorcycle riders in Florida have a higher chance of suffering a TBI during an accident than people driving other types of motor vehicles. Because riders are far more likely to be ejected or fall off from the motorcycle and can violently hit against the ground once they land.

Motorcycle brain injuries can have long-term damage and affect the injured person for years. These long-term damages can include:

• Loss of motor skills
• Memory loss
• Seizures
• Trouble speaking
• Inability to work
• Depression, anxiety, or anger

Because the brain is a complex organ, recovery from TBI can take months or even years. The amount of healing and the healing time will depend on the person who suffered the injury.

Suffering a TBI often means hospitalization, hospital visits, and rehabilitation which leads to medical bills piling up and becoming overwhelming. If a loved one suffers from a life-long brain injury due to the negligence of another person, you should contact our experienced brain injury lawyer for a free case evaluation.

Falls are an important cause of brain injuries especially in Miami, Florida. Often, people fall due to uneven surfaces such as sidewalks, curbs, or floor elevations or because the ground is wet or slippery. Treadless or broken footwear could also contribute to an accident. Unsafe walking conditions usually result in more embarrassment than pain, but falls can be serious at any age. Conditions likely to lead to a slip and fall accident include, but are not limited to:

• Ice or water
• Oil or grease
• Power cords
• Loose carpeting or mats
• Uneven surfaces or loose boards
• Poor lighting
• Debris or clutter
• Dangerous holes in parking lots
• Dangerous steps and ramps

The importance of getting prompt medical assistance after a head injury cannot be stressed enough. A CT scan or an MRI are the tests of choice to diagnose an acute injury that involves bleeding or swelling. If you suffered brain damage in Miami or Florida after a slip and fall accident let us evaluate your case and help you get compensated.

Brain injuries can be sustained in physical attacks ranging from domestic violence to child abuse, robbery, and rape. Not only is assault the leading cause of brain damage in Americans between the ages of 15 and 24, but it's also the leading cause of brain injury death for children below the age of four.

Brain injuries resulting from a physical assault are different in that symptoms of a TBI resulting from certain closed head injuries often do not physically manifest for a day or two, so prompt diagnosis and treatment is a critical factor in recovery. Delayed diagnosis can become especially likely in an emergency room where the medical personnel is unaware of the exact circumstances under which the patient was admitted.

Victims of assault and their families often suffer far greater emotional trauma than people suffering brain injuries from other types of accidents. Outrage, depression, and post-traumatic stress are often associated with the intentional infliction of abuse. Not only do these issues require additional treatment, but they can adversely spawn significant financial and emotional damage to family members as well.

If you are dealing with a loved one’s brain injury caused by the negligence of another person, contact our Miami-based brain injury lawyer for a free initial consultation.

Every summer, children and adults in Miami and Florida flock to swimming pools and beaches to escape the heat. Unfortunately, besides being fun, bodies of water can be hazardous.

If the brain goes without oxygen from a submersion injury, brain damage is possible and the adult or child may permanently lose basic functioning and demand care for the rest of his or her life. For Florida’s children aged 1-4, the unintentional drowning rate is more than 7/100K people, by far the highest rate of any state in the U.S.

Brain injuries can cause loss of motor functioning, memory loss, and learning disabilities requiring expensive and long-lasting medical interventions.

If a loved one has suffered a brain injury caused by a near-drowning accident due to another person’s negligence, The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary can help. Please contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with our experienced brain injury lawyer in Miami.

Exposure to chemicals or other toxic materials can result in severe medical issues, including brain injury. In some cases, the exposure can be fatal.

Harmful substances, naturally occurring or man-made, are all around us. Common toxic substances that lead to brain injury include:

• Metals (mercury, lead, manganese)
• Solvents and fuels
• Pesticides
• Hydrogen sulfide
• Methane gas
• Carbon monoxide

A great percentage of brain damage from toxic substances is the result of carelessness, but some injuries are the result of negligence. Workplaces, construction sites, and even homes are just some of the places where people can sustain injuries from exposure to toxic substances. For example:

• The motel room where you sleep does not have a carbon monoxide detector and an inspected heating system
• The water system where you live is infiltrated with lead mercury or solvents
• The apartment or home you occupy contains harmful levels of lead-based paint
• Solvents are used on the job without proper ventilation and protective wear

Recovery from an injury caused by exposure to a toxic substance can be difficult. If a loved one was injured by the negligent behavior of another person, that person should be accountable. Recovering compensation for damages can help with medical bills, rehab costs and lost income from not being able to work.

At The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, we have decades of experience representing people suffering from brain injuries in Miami and throughout the rest of Florida. Call us today to schedule an initial consultation that is free of charge.

When it comes to medical errors that can cause brain damage, especially in Miami or Florida where healthcare and patient care are poor, brain injury accidents are plenty and usually related to:

• Stroke delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis
• Surgical errors
• Medication errors
• Emergency room errors
• Pediatric malpractice
• Radiology errors
• Infections

Doctors in Florida are expected to meet their obligation to meet a certain standard of care. The standard of care includes quickly and accurately diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries. Doctors should use the necessary procedures to find the correct diagnosis and begin a patient's treatment. Unfortunately here in Florida, patients can suffer lasting harm when negligent medical care prevents this from occurring.

The medical personnel who works with patients during treatment can include physicians, therapists, nurses, orderlies, and specialists working at any hospital or medical facility in Florida. With so many medical professionals involved in the medical act, it is important to keep careful records and facilitate communication between everyone involved. Good communication can help prevent mistakes, and prevent debilitating injuries.

Another cause of brain injuries can be inadequate training. Medical professionals who are inadequately trained may be a risk to patients. Training should include education about medical treatments and procedures, but can also include important day to day protocols to protect patients from infection and injury (such as correct sanitization, bandaging, maintaining records, and other tasks).

Serious infections and sepsis - an extreme bodily response that occurs when an infection enters the bloodstream - may lead to brain damage. If diagnosis and treatment are delayed, infection and sepsis can quickly lead to brain injury and even death.

Medical providers in Miami and Florida must ensure that all medical instruments are sterile before use. They must also monitor patients in the post-operative period and at care facilities to stop infections from affecting the brain.

If a family member has suffered because of a Miami health care provider’s negligence in treating an infection, we want to help. Please call us or fill out our contact form to set up an appointment to speak with our experienced Florida brain injury attorney.

Stroke - the condition in which blood flow to the brain is obstructed or diminished causing brain cell damage - is the leading cause of adult disability and one of the major causes of death.

When recognized and treated immediately, the damage caused by a stroke can be avoided or reduced, and the chances of survival and recovery are significantly improved. Failure to diagnose a stroke can lead to serious brain injury or even death.

From our office in Miami, the brain injury lawyer at The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary has helped countless injured people recover compensation. Call us today to schedule a free initial consultation so we can help your family hold the responsible parties accountable after a failure to diagnose stroke or stroke misdiagnosis.

A heart attack is a catastrophic event in which the heart stops beating, and the body is starved of the oxygen it needs to survive. When oxygen levels drop significantly low for several minutes or longer the brain cells begin to die. After an extended period, a permanent brain injury known as an anoxic brain injury, or also cerebral hypoxia, may occur.

Immediate treatment is vital when dealing with this type of brain injury. The sooner the normal oxygen supply is restored, the lower the risk of brain damage. The longer a person lacks this oxygen supply, the higher the risk for severe brain injury.

If a loved one sustained a brain injury in Miami or Florida due to a heart attack misdiagnosis, you and your loved ones can count on our compassionate attorney to help during these tough times. Contact us and we will review your case free of charge.