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If your family is dealing with a loved one’s traumatic brain injury caused by the negligence of another person, contact us for a free initial consultation to discuss the situation.
In Florida, over the course of just one year:
If the accident that caused your, or a loved one's, traumatic brain injury occurred in Florida and was caused by negligence, our Miami-based brain injury attorney Sean M. Cleary can assist you in bringing a personal injury claim on your behalf. We handle the following types of serious brain injury cases:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. When a brain injury was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for economic and non-economic damages. The circumstances of a TBI case can involve, but are not limited to:
Other acquired brain injury (ABI) cases. When the ABI was caused by someone else's negligence, you, or a loved one, may be able to file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your losses. ABIs that lead to a compensation claim are commonly caused by:
If you, or a loved one, sustained a traumatic brain injury in an accident in Miami or the rest of Florida due to someone else's negligence, you can count on our compassionate attorney to help during these tough times. Contact us and we will review your case free of charge. The types of traumatic brain injury cases that our law firm can assist you with include:
If you, or one of your family members, suffered brain damage because of someone else's negligence, we can help you get the compensation you need during this difficult time. As you can see, there are many different causes of traumatic brain injuries. Listed below are some of the most common accidents that cause traumatic brain injuries:
TBIs can occur in motor vehicle accidents such as:
Car accidents often result in various types of traumatic brain injuries, including:
In Florida, when you have suffered a TBI in a car accident, you first file a claim under your mandatory PIP insurance, regardless of fault. However, you can seek compensation for the bills you face after a TBI by filing a personal injury claim. Treating TBIs can be expensive due to:
You may be able to file a personal injury claim against the party responsible for the accident that led to your brain injury. This might include:
A successful outcome to a car accident TBI claim is built on the ability to:
Traumatic brain injuries from truck accidents are an important cause of disability and death in Florida. Each year, truck accidents are the cause of hundreds of TBIs. 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 serious types of TBIs that can impact your loved one for decades to come. 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 these, and other situations, a Florida brain injury attorney can help you assess whether a violation of safety laws, lack of care, or irresponsibility was the direct cause of the accident and the negligent company or person can be held responsible for damages.
Florida motorcycle riders have a higher chance of suffering a TBI during an accident than people driving other types of motor vehicles. This is because riders are far more likely to be ejected or fall off the motorcycle and can violently hit the ground once they land.
Brain injuries incurred in motorcycle accidents can have long-term effects, affecting the injured person for years. Because the brain is a complex organ, recovery from TBI can take months or even years. Suffering a TBI often requires hospitalization, hospital visits, and rehabilitation, which leads to medical bills piling up and becoming overwhelming.
TBIs can be the result of physical attacks ranging from rape to robbery and child abuse to domestic violence. As symptoms of a closed-head injury often do not physically manifest for a day or two, the TBI could be worsened by delayed diagnosis in the emergency department.
The emotional trauma accompanying the brain injuries suffered by victims of assault and their families is often far greater than that of people injured in other types of accidents. The intentional infliction of abuse often causes outrage, post-traumatic stress, and depression. These issues require additional treatment and lead to significant financial damage.
If you, or a loved one, are suffering from a brain injury caused by someone else's wrongdoing, compensation may be available to you by holding responsible:
When the brain goes without oxygen from a submersion injury, the injured adult or child may permanently lose basic body functions and require expensive and long-term medical treatment and care for the rest of their lives.
If a loved one suffered a TBI as a result of a near-drowning accident due to someone else's negligence, you may be able to recover monetary compensation for expenses, such as medical care, by pursuing a legal claim.
We can help. Call us today to schedule a free initial consultation with our experienced Miami brain injury lawyer.
Medical errors can cause brain damage as well and these are usually related to:
Healthcare providers in Florida are obligated to treat you according to a standard of care that includes quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries. Unfortunately, patients sometimes suffer debilitating brain injuries when they don't get the correct diagnosis due to negligent medical care.
While you may be experiencing minor symptoms such as headaches and nausea, a traumatic brain injury can have a major effect on your quality of life. If you do not seek immediate medical attention, then even minor brain injuries can have serious, permanent effects. If your injury occurred due to someone else’s negligence, you have legal options to recover compensation.
Consider seeing a doctor after any head trauma, especially if you exhibit any of the following TBI symptoms:
Prompt legal action and fair compensation can allow you to receive high-caliber treatment, replace the lost income, and otherwise do what it takes to live and cope for the rest of your life.
If you or a loved one sustained a traumatic brain injury in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, contact us and attorney Sean Cleary will personally review your case and let you know how much we can recover for you.
Accident or medical error victims who have suffered a TBI, often live with physical, emotional, psychological, and cognitive functions that are lost or forever changed as a result of a traumatic brain injury.
Infant brain damage can lead to:
In adults, traumatic brain injury can cause:
In all cases, physical damage to the brain is only the beginning of the domino effects brain injury will have on the lives of the victim and their loved ones. Each of these changes represents a loss of self that affects not only the victim but also the entire family.
Medical expenses for traumatic brain injuries often reach very high levels. Victims who have sustained brain injuries and their family members are entitled to receive compensation for:
In case the injured person dies, a wrongful death case could also add the recovery of:
Traumatic brain injury can have tragic effects on a family and the resulting financial burden can cause tremendous strain. If the negligent acts of others were the cause of the traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is likely that you have the right to pursue financial compensation. While financial compensation cannot reverse the physical and emotional suffering resulting from a traumatic brain injury, it can help cover medical expenses, loss of wages, and reduction in lifestyle.
We only charge contingency fees, meaning we only charge after the case is closed. These fees range from 34%-40% and are charged from the total amount.
