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Understanding and Overcoming Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can deeply impact memory, behavior, and quality of life for victims and families. Our legal team helps secure compensation for care, rehabilitation, and support. We’re dedicated to fighting for their future.

Comprehensive Guide to Brain Injuries

Brain injuries are serious and often life-changing. A brain injury lawyer can help victims get compensation for medical costs, lost income, and suffering.

Mild to Severe Concussions

Temporary loss of brain function caused by a blow or jolt to the head.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries

Car accidents, falls, workplace incidents, and medical malpractice.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Significant damage that can result in long-term impairments or disabilities.

Common Types of Brain
Injuries

Types of brain injuries include concussions, contusions, penetrating injuries, TBIs, and oxygen-deprivation injuries. They affect memory, behavior, and function. Legal help can secure compensation.

Concussions

Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries caused by head blows or shaking. Though often called “mild,” they can cause lasting cognitive, physical, and emotional problems, especially with repeated injury.

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Contusions (Brain Bruising)

A brain contusion is a bruise from a head injury causing swelling and bleeding. Symptoms include headaches, confusion, and memory problems. Legal help can secure compensation if negligence caused the injury.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused by sudden head trauma and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms include memory loss and confusion. Legal help is important to get compensation for medical care and lost income.

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Hypoxic/Anoxic Brain Injury

Hypoxic and anoxic brain injuries occur when the brain lacks oxygen, often from medical errors or accidents. Symptoms include memory loss and coordination problems. Legal help is essential to prove negligence and secure compensation.

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Causes of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can occur in a wide variety of situations, many of which involve negligence or unsafe conditions. Here are some of the most common causes

Car Accidents

Car accidents often cause brain injuries. Collisions or no seatbelt use can lead to anything from concussions to severe TBIs. A brain injury lawyer helps victims seek compensation.

Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents can lead to acute or chronic back injuries. These injuries may require extensive rehabilitation and treatment.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Falls, especially in seniors, often cause brain injuries. Unsafe conditions like wet floors can lead to liability. A brain injury lawyer helps prove fault and seek compensation.

Sports Injuries

Contact sports like football and boxing can cause brain injuries like concussions and CTE. If safety was lacking, a brain injury lawyer can help seek compensation.

Medical Malpractice

Brain injuries from medical malpractice—like surgery errors or oxygen loss—can be serious. A lawyer can prove negligence and help victims get compensation.

Assaults and Violence

Physical assaults—like gunshots or blunt force—can cause serious brain injuries. Victims can file civil lawsuits to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional harm.

Understanding the cause of your brain injury is crucial for determining liability and securing proper compensation.

Role of a Brain Injury Lawyer

Understanding the various types of compensation available can help ensure you receive fair and complete coverage for your injuries.

Case Evaluation

Evaluation of the case details, including cause and liability, gathering evidence such as medical records, accident reports, and expert testimony to build a strong case.

Proving Negligence

Establishing that the responsible party’s actions directly caused the injury, whether a reckless driver, negligent property owner, or healthcare provider.

Calculating Damages

Assessing full extent of damages, including medical bills, rehabilitation, lost wages, future earning capacity, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering.

The Role of Legal Support

A brain injury lawyer provides essential legal support to victims, helping them navigate the complexities of personal injury law and obtain the compensation needed for their recovery and long-term care.

Legal Considerations in Brain Injury Cases

Brain injuries cases require swift legal action to protect evidence and meet deadlines.

Statute of Limitations

Legal deadlines for filing personal injury claims vary by state, ranging from one to three years. A brain injury lawyer ensures your claim is filed within the legal time frame.

Lost Wages

Prompt legal action helps preserve crucial evidence, such as accident reports, witness statements, and medical documentation, critical to proving your case.

Pain and Suffering

Previous brain injuries or medical conditions may affect your claim. Proper documentation, expert opinions, and medical evidence are essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about
personal injury cases and our legal services.

The time limit varies by state but is usually between one to three years from the date of the injury. It’s important to file as soon as possible to avoid missing deadlines.

Compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability benefits, and other related costs depending on the specifics of your case.

Knapp Moss works exclusively on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and the firm takes a percentage of any settlement or award. We don’t make any money until we win your case and get you paid. 

Case duration varies depending on complexity, insurance negotiations, and court schedules. Some cases settle within months, while others may take years.

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