Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause serious complications for its victims. Many end in death, while others can cause permanent disability or personality change. While a severe blow to the head is one way a person could contract a TBI, there are numerous accidents that could leave a person with one of these injuries.
Traumatic brain injuries can require extensive medical care and may leave victims and their families economically burdened. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an Atlanta traumatic brain injury, contact our firm today by filling out a simple, free case evaluation form to find out if you can file a claim to recover compensation for damages.
A traumatic brain injury can be caused by a number of factors. Consequently, many traumatic brain injury lawsuits fall under another category of lawsuit as well, such as personal injury, negligent security, premises liability, or auto accidents. Following is a list of the more common causes of TBI:
TBIs occur most often from a blow to the head that cracks the skull. However, rapid acceleration and deceleration can cause the brain to move within the skull and hit its inner walls. This kind of traumatic brain injury can occur in car accidents.
Victims of a brain injury may experience numerous complications following their accident. Their ability to work, interact with others, think, focus, speak, or see may be negatively affected, sometimes permanently. If another party’s negligence contributed to a traumatic brain injury victim’s condition, there may be grounds for a lawsuit that could recover compensation for any of the following damages:
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a TBI injury, an experienced brain injury lawyer may be able to protect your rights and pursue compensation on your behalf. At Morgan & Morgan, our Atlanta brain injury attorneys have the experience necessary to fight for their clients’ rights to full compensation. If you would like to discuss a potential traumatic brain injury claim, fill out our no-risk, no-cost case evaluation form.
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