Traumatic Brain Injuries Can be Life-Changing
Suffering from a traumatic brain injury can be a devastating, life-changing event.
It is estimated that more than 1.5 million people experience a traumatic brain injury every year and suffer from all of the costs associated with brain trauma. These costs are simply unsustainable for most Tampa families.
If you or someone you love has experienced a traumatic brain injury due to the negligence of another, it is important that you contact a Tampa traumatic brain injury lawyer who can help.
Chris Ligori & Associates are here to help victims of traumatic brain injuries receive the compensation they deserve. We have decades of experience helping brain injury victims get justice from those responsible for their injuries.
Our team of traumatic brain injury lawyers will work tirelessly on your behalf until we achieve a positive outcome in your case.
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Common Risks Associated With Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries may lead to death or leave an individual with brain damage and need lifelong care and treatment.
The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are:
- Transportation-related accidents (including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents)
- Slip and fall accidents
- Sports-related accidents
There are two main types of traumatic brain injuries that can lead to brain trauma: a closed head injury and a penetrating head injury. These injuries occur due to fracturing the skull, bruising, bleeding, swelling of the brain tissue.
Unfortunately, serious brain injuries can lead to a myriad of issues, including intellectual challenges and impairment of:
- motor and sensory function
- coordination
- speech
- hearing
- vision
- sense of smell and taste
Types of treatment can vary depending on individual circumstances. But ultimately, rehabilitation can be extensive and may require multiple treatments, such as physical, speech, cognitive, occupational and neuropsychological therapies. In the most severe cases, these types of brain injuries may also require 24-hour nursing care. The costs of these treatments can be a huge financial strain.
At Chris Ligori & Associates, our Tampa traumatic brain injury attorneys understand the emotional and financial toll that a serious brain injury can cause on your life and the lives of those around you. We will fight hard for your rights so that you receive the compensation needed to cover medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, pain and suffering damages, as well as any other losses associated with your injuries caused by another person’s negligence or carelessness.
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Auto AccidentA 15-year-old walking to school was hit by a car in front of Chamberlain High School when a small pickup truck ran a red light. After over two years of intense litigation, we secured a $5 million settlement for her, which was 500 times the policy limit of $10,000.
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Wrongful DeathA boy died of cardiac arrest during youth football practice. The defense argued that our client had a rare form of sickle cell disease, which the medical examiner attributed as the cause of death. This case was aggressively litigated, and Chris Ligori & Associates retained the leading expert on child sickle cell disease in the USA. We successfully demonstrated that the rare form of sickle cell was benign and did not contribute to the death of our client.
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Auto AccidentAuto Accident: In our client’s car crash case, the defense repeatedly concealed the amount of their policy limits. Once we uncovered the correct policy limit amount, we were able to secure a recovery exceeding those limits.
What Should You Do if You Think You Have a Brain Injury?
Also commonly referred to as a concussion, a mild traumatic brain injury can result from a car accident, a sports injury or a seemingly harmless fall. But, when in doubt: always seek prompt medical attention.
Most of the time, people who suffer from a mild traumatic brain injury feel slightly dizzy or experience a straining headache for a day or two but then fully recover. However, there is always a chance that you could develop internal bleeding or a blood clot, and that can be seriously threatening if not promptly diagnosed and treated.
So, it is critical to seek medical assistance if you experience any of the following mild traumatic brain injury symptoms:
- Loss of consciousness, even if only briefly
- Any experience of amnesia or loss of memory for the event (right after a crash or a fall)
- Dizziness or confusion
- Headache
- Vomiting or nausea
Depending on your profile (age, symptoms, severity of your injuries), doctors may order some tests including neurological tests, CT scans or MRI scans.
Most people who sustain a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury are often back to normal in a week or so and almost always within a few months. But in some severe brain injury cases, victims can experience long-term problems either from the concussion or from injury to surrounding soft tissues on the head.
The sooner someone is diagnosed, the better the chances for a good recovery.
Unfortunately, because a concussion affects the brain, the injured person may lack the clear judgment to make an informed decision. It is then important that their family or loved ones make sure they get help.
And if you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury due to some kind of accident, it is important to seek legal help right away. The sooner you speak with a lawyer, the better your chances of getting the compensation that you deserve.
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Get Help From Our Tampa Brain Injury Lawyers
If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury, it can be difficult to know where to turn. You may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next.
That’s why our brain injury attorneys are here for you. We have helped countless people who experienced a serious brain injury due to someone else’s negligence receive the compensation they deserve. Let us help you too!
A brain injury victim who files a traumatic brain injury claim may be entitled to extremely high compensation for medical expenses, wage loss, and compensation for emotional distress, physical pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. A traumatic brain injury lawsuit may not make up for the terrible event that changed your life, but getting compensation can help alleviate the financial pressure you and your family might face.
With the help of a traumatic brain injury attorney, you have more chances to win your brain injury lawsuit and avoid being trapped in unimaginable debt.
Remember, the best way to recover is to rest. Let us handle your case and focus on taking it easy.
If you or someone you know has endured a brain injury, call a Tampa traumatic brain injury attorney for a free consultation. Our lawyers can help you explore the options available to you and collect the right evidence to establish your traumatic brain injury lawsuit.
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