A brain injury can change a person’s life forever. Brain injury victims often face permanent disabilities and cognitive difficulties that alter the course of their lives. A serious brain injury can also leave a victim and their family with significant financial burdens. If your brain injury was caused by an accident that could have been prevented, you have a right to hold the at-fault party accountable for the losses you’ve suffered. A Durham brain injury lawyer from Kreger Brodish LLP can protect your rights and help you demand the full compensation you need.
For more than a decade, our North Carolina law firm has worked diligently to provide effective legal advocacy for our clients. Our attorneys and staff will meticulously investigate your claim to show liability and demonstrate the full extent of financial recovery you’re due. We have a strong track record of obtaining successful results for our clients, and we’ll leverage our knowledge and experience to craft an effective legal strategy on your behalf.
Throughout your case, we’ll help you in every way we can, from finding the medical care you need to answering any questions that arise. In addition, you do not pay us any fees unless we win compensation for you. Call our firm today for a free, no-obligation case review with a compassionate Durham brain injury lawyer.
When Can You File a Personal Injury Claim After a Traumatic Brain Injury?
If you believe someone else was at fault for the accident that caused your brain injury, you should contact a Durham personal injury lawyer to discuss the possibility of pursuing a personal injury claim. An experienced attorney can help you determine whether the other party was negligent. Situations where you might have a case include a reckless driver who causes a crash or a careless store owner who doesn’t fix a hazard on dangerous property.
Do not wait to seek legal advice after a brain injury accident. Contact Kreger Brodish LLP today for a free consultation.
How a Durham Brain Injury Lawyer Can Help
Recovering from a serious brain injury is a long and difficult process. The idea of pursuing a legal case for financial compensation may feel overwhelming. However, you have a right to pursue the resources you need to get full medical care and protect your future, and you don’t need to take legal action on your own.
A Durham brain injury lawyer from Kreger Brodish LLP can help you seek accountability and justice from those at fault for your brain injury by:
- Reviewing the evidence and facts of your accident to determine what caused your injury and who is responsible
- Documenting all your bills, invoices, and losses to ensure we pursue maximum recovery on your behalf
- Filing your claims for compensation with the at-fault parties and insurance companies, aggressively pursuing a settlement of fair and full financial recovery for you
- Taking your case to trial if litigation is the best option for pursuing the results you want and deserve
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
If you suffered a spinal cord injury, contact us. We specialize in different accident areas that may cause such injuries:
Seeking Compensation for Losses After a Traumatic Brain Injury
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury due to somebody else’s negligence or recklessness, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your expenses and losses, such as:
- Costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation of a brain injury and its secondary effects
- Costs of long-term care for disabilities and chronic health conditions caused by a brain injury
- Loss of income and future earning capacity when a brain injury impacts your ability to work in gainful employment
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and distress
- Loss of quality of life due to disabilities impacting daily living, or due to reduced life expectancy because of a brain injury
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
The symptoms of traumatic brain injuries can vary depending on the severity of an injury. Signs and symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury include:
- Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes
- Headaches
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Speech issues
- Dizziness
- Feeling dazed or confused
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
- A bad taste in the mouth
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Concentration or memory problems
- Mood changes or swings
- New feelings of depression or anxiety
- Trouble sleeping
Symptoms of moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries include:
- Loss of consciousness from a few minutes to several hours, or the onset of coma
- Persistent or worsening headache
- Persistent nausea and vomiting
- Convulsions or seizures
- Dilation of the pupils
- Draining of clear fluids from the ears or nose
- Loss of coordination
- Weakness or numbness in fingers and toes
- Inability to be awoken from sleep
- Slurred speech
- Substantial confusion
- Irritation or other unusual behaviors
Treatment for a Traumatic Brain Injury
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury also depends on the severity of the injury. For mild traumatic brain injuries, treatment is normally limited to rest. Over-the-counter pain relievers can be used to help with headaches. However, someone diagnosed with a mild brain injury should be closely monitored for any new or worsening symptoms, which might indicate they have suffered a more serious injury than originally thought.
For moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries, immediate emergency medical attention will be required. Initial care is focused on ensuring the injured victim’s brain has sufficient blood and oxygen flow and on preventing further or secondary injury to the head and brain. Initial treatment may include the administration of medications, including anti-seizure drugs, diuretics to help reduce swelling of brain tissues, or coma-inducing drugs to reduce the brain’s need for oxygen as it heals. Surgery may also be performed to stop bleeding, remove blood clots, or repair skull fractures.
Once a moderate or severe brain injury stabilizes, treatment shifts to rehabilitation to help an injury victim relearn motor or cognitive skills and improve their ability to live as independently as possible. Rehabilitation services might include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Vocational therapy
- Psychological/psychiatric care
Time Limit for Filing a Brain Injury Lawsuit in NC
Under North Carolina’s statute of limitations on injury claims, you typically only have three years from the date you suffered a brain injury to file a lawsuit seeking compensation. Waiting too long may lead to the court permanently dismissing your case.
Brain injury claims are some of the most complex cases to prepare. In addition to investigating the underlying facts and circumstances of your injury to identify the party or parties who can be held liable, your attorney will need to consult with experts to calculate your present, ongoing, and future losses and expenses. For that reason, you should speak to a Durham brain injury lawyer as soon as possible to start the process of preparing your case.
How a Brain Injury Can Change Your Life
People who suffer moderate to severe brain injuries often experience effects that last for months, years, or even for the rest of their lives. Some of the long-term effects of a brain injury that can affect a victim’s daily living or quality of life include:
- Behavioral shifts, including feelings of apathy, irritability or aggression, or impulsiveness
- Cognitive difficulties, including issues with memory, concentration, or problem solving
- Communication issues, including speech issues, problems understanding others’ speech, or problems with writing or reading and reading comprehension
- Chronic fatigue
- Emotional impacts, including depression and anxiety
- Hormonal imbalances
- Loss of motor skills, including issues with walking or fine motor control
- Amnesia
Talk to a Brain Injury Lawyer in Durham Now
If you have suffered a brain injury in an accident caused by someone else’s negligent or reckless actions, contact Kreger Brodish LLP today for a free initial consultation. We will fight for the full compensation you need to get the best care possible.
