Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are some of the most serious types of injuries that a person can suffer. They can occur in car accidents, sports-related accidents, slip and falls, and many other circumstances, causing significant physical and financial damage.
If you or a loved one has experienced a TBI as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should speak with a West Palm Beach traumatic brain injury lawyer as soon as possible. At GOLDLAW, we have recovered more than $1 billion for past injury clients, and we want to stand by your side.
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Why Choose GOLDLAW for Your Brain Injury Legal Team?
Traumatic brain injury cases are among the most challenging personal injury claims because they often involve lifelong medical treatment, extensive expert testimony, and substantial future damages.
GOLDLAW is committed to building a strong claim that reflects the full impact of your brain injury and fighting for the maximum compensation available.
Serving Injury Victims Since 2002
Since 2002, GOLDLAW has helped accident victims across Florida pursue compensation after life-changing injuries. We understand the challenges brain injury survivors and their families face, and we are prepared to stand by your side every step of the way.
More Than 200 Years of Combined Experience
Our attorneys bring more than 200 years of combined legal experience to serious injury cases, including traumatic brain injuries. We understand how to present medical evidence, work with specialists, and demonstrate how a brain injury will affect your future.
Excellent Client Communication
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury is difficult enough without wondering about your legal case.
Our West Palm Beach traumatic brain injury lawyers keep you informed throughout the process, answer your questions promptly, and make sure you always know where your claim stands and what comes next.
For a free legal consultation with a traumatic brain injury lawyer serving West Palm Beach, call 561-222-2222
Pursuing Maximum Compensation for Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury often leads to expenses and losses that continue long after the initial accident. At GOLDLAW, we work to recover compensation that reflects the full impact of your injury, including both your current losses and future needs.
Every case is different, but our goal is to pursue the maximum compensation available under Florida law. You may be entitled to recover:
- Medical expenses: This includes medical bills for emergency treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, medications, rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and any future medical care related to your brain injury.
- Lost income: If your injury caused you to miss work, you may recover compensation for lost wages. If your brain injury affects your ability to return to your previous job or earn the same income in the future, you may also pursue damages for diminished earning capacity.
- Pain and suffering: Brain injuries can cause chronic pain, cognitive impairment, memory problems, emotional changes, and a reduced quality of life. These non-economic damages recognize the personal impact of your injury.
- Rehabilitation and long-term care: Many brain injury survivors require ongoing therapy, in-home assistance, medical equipment, or modifications to make a home accessible. These future costs should be included in your claim whenever appropriate.
- Property damage: If your injury occurred in a car, motorcycle, bicycle, or truck accident, you may also recover the cost of repairing or replacing damaged property.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: A traumatic brain injury may prevent you from participating in hobbies, recreational activities, or family events you once enjoyed. Compensation may be available when your injury permanently changes your daily life.
- Wrongful death damages: If a loved one suffered a fatal traumatic brain injury because of another person’s negligence, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and other damages permitted under Florida law.
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What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the function of the brain. This doesn’t always result in a TBI, but they are quite common.
The severity of a TBI varies and can be mild, causing a quick change in mental status or consciousness, or quite severe, causing a person to lose consciousness following the injury. Severe TBIs can also result in amnesia.
A TBI can have short-term effects or be permanent. In either case, it’s important to partner with a traumatic brain injury lawyer in West Palm Beach, FL, to pursue maximum compensation for your losses.
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What Are the Symptoms of a TBI?
The symptoms of TBIs vary depending on severity. Some of the most common symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Problems with vision
- Hearing loss
- Problems with concentration
- Loss of motor function
- Mood swings and personality changes
- Depression and anxiety
- Memory loss
If you have suffered a TBI, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible so that your injuries can be properly diagnosed and treated. In some cases, TBIs can result in long-term disabilities that will require extensive medical care and/or rehabilitative services.
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What Are the Most Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries?
TBIs can be caused in several ways. Some of the most common causes of TBIs that lead to personal injury claims include the following:
Car and Truck Accidents
When two vehicles collide, the impact can cause the driver’s or passenger’s head to hit the steering wheel, dashboard, or window, resulting in a concussion or other TBI.
Falls
Falls are another common cause of TBIs, especially for young children and older adults. When a person falls, their head can hit the ground or an object, resulting in a concussion or other brain injury.
Being Struck By An Object
Brain injuries caused by struck-by accidents can happen when a flying object, such as a baseball, or a falling object, such as a tool from a construction site, hits a person on the head. They can also happen when someone is involved in a violent attack.
Sports-Related Injuries
A concussion is the most common type of sports-related TBI. Concussions can occur when a player is hit in the head with a ball or collides with another player.
Repeated blows to the head can also lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is a degenerative brain disease that can only be diagnosed after death.
Statute of Limitations: How Long Do I Have to File a TBI Case in Florida?
In Florida, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases, including TBI cases, is two years from the date of the injury, as outlined in FL Statutes § 95.11. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.
One exception to the general statute of limitations is if the plaintiff is a minor. In Florida, if the victim of an accident is a minor, the statute of limitations is extended to seven years under FL Statutes § 95.051.
Additionally, claims for medical malpractice typically have a two-year deadline. Learn more by calling a personal injury lawyer at GOLDLAW to get legal advice.
What Types of TBI Cases Do We Handle at GOLDLAW?
At GOLDLAW, we handle all types of TBI cases, including those caused by:
- Car accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Work-related accidents
- Defective product injuries
- Medical malpractice
No matter how your TBI occurred, we can help you get the compensation you deserve. We have experience handling all types of personal injury cases, and we know how to build a strong case for you.
Call a West Palm Beach Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney 24/7 at GOLDLAW
A traumatic brain injury can affect every part of your life, from your ability to work to your relationships and your long-term health. If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you should not have to carry the financial burden alone.
GOLDLAW is ready to fight for the compensation you need for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, future care, and other damages.
Our West Palm Beach traumatic brain injury lawyers are available 24/7 to answer your questions, explain your legal options, and get started on your case. Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and compensation you deserve. Visit our FAQ page to learn more.
