Philadelphia, PA Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

Traumatic brain injuries can affect every aspect of a person’s life. According to data available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we can see that there were approximately 61,000 deaths caused by traumatic brain injuries across the country during the latest reporting year.

The CDC says that traumatic brain injuries affect individuals of all ages. At Solomon, Sherman, Gabay, Briskin & Sherman, we understand that these injuries are often caused by the careless or negligent actions of others. Some of the most common causes of brain injuries that we help clients with include the following:

• Car accidents
• Commercial truck accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bus accidents
• Swimming pool and hot tub incidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Construction site accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Sports and recreation accidents
• Abuse or violence
• …and more

This is not an exhaustive list of the ways that TBIs occur in and around the Philadelphia area. If you or a loved one have sustained a brain injury caused by another individual, reach out to our team so we can conduct a free evaluation and help determine the best steps moving forward for your case.

Traumatic brain injury victims can suffer from a wide range of symptoms that revolve around the severity of the initial incident, how quickly they received medical care and the effectiveness of the medical treatment.

Those who sustain relatively minor brain injuries often referred to as concussions, are likely to make a full recovery with very few lasting symptoms. However, for those who sustain moderate to severe brain injuries, this could lead to a wide range of temporary or permanent impairments. Some of the main symptoms experienced by brain injury victims include the following:

• Partial or complete paralysis
• Difficulties walking or standing
• Muscle stiffness
• Difficulties with speech
• Cognitive functioning difficulties
• A loss of fine motor skills
• Uncontrolled movements
• A range of emotional and psychological problems

TBIs are serious and often life-altering injuries that can have a significant impact on a victim’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI as the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to seek compensation for the damages you have suffered.

You can seek compensation by filing a claim with the insurance of the negligent party who caused your injuries. If their insurer won’t offer a fair settlement, or if they don’t have insurance, you also have the option of pursuing damages in court by filing a lawsuit.

There are several types of compensation that may be available to a TBI victim. These can include:

• Medical expenses: TBIs often require extensive and ongoing medical treatment, including surgeries, rehabilitation, and therapy. You can pursue compensation for the costs of these treatments, as well as any other medical expenses related to your injury. Depending on the circumstances, you might be able to secure compensation not only for past and current financial losses related to medical expenses, but also for losses associated with ongoing treatment.
• Lost wages: TBIs can often result in an inability to work, either temporarily or permanently. You may be able to seek compensation for any wages you have lost as a result of your injury.
• Pain and suffering: TBIs can cause significant physical and emotional pain and suffering. Although these damages don’t have an objective dollar value, you can still pursue compensation for them with assistance from a qualified Philadelphia traumatic brain injury lawyer.
• Loss of consortium: If your TBI has affected your ability to maintain a close relationship with your spouse or other loved ones, you might even be able to seek compensation for this loss.

In order to seek compensation for a TBI, you will typically need to prove that the injury was the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. This may involve demonstrating that the person or entity responsible had a duty of care to you, that they breached this duty, and that their breach caused your injury.

If you have suffered a TBI and are considering seeking compensation, it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. An attorney can help you understand your legal options and assist you in pursuing the compensation you deserve.

Specific ways in which a lawyer may assist you include:

• Identifying the liable parties
• Gathering evidence proving negligence
• Adding up your compensable losses to determine your claim’s potential value
• Negotiating with the insurance company for a fair settlement
• Going to court to pursue damages if necessary

If you or somebody you love has sustained a brain injury caused by the negligent or intentional actions of another individual or entity in the Philadelphia area, contact the team at Solomon, Sherman, Gabay, Briskin & Sherman for help as soon as possible. We are standing by to conduct a complete investigation into the incident so we can determine liability. Our goal is to recover maximum compensation for your losses so you can fully recover. When you need a Philadelphia traumatic brain injury attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling 215-665-1100.