Louisiana Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers — Helping You Get the Compensation You Deserve
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can result from a variety of outside forces. Although not all TBIs are caused by negligence, it often plays a role in serious injuries. Considering how important a properly functioning brain is to our overall health and well-being, a TBI can dramatically alter one’s quality of life for months, years, or even a lifetime.
The families of TBI victims can also experience immense suffering. With a severe brain injury, the family can lose its breadwinner, parent, spouse, or companion. When a child suffers a TBI, the parents may have to provide lifelong care. At the Lamothe Law Firm, we believe those responsible should be held accountable. Whether your TBI was caused by an industrial accident, motor vehicle crash, slip and fall, or another careless or purposeful act, contact a Louisiana TBI attorney today to seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
To schedule a free consultation with an experienced Louisiana brain injury attorney, contact our office by calling 504-704-1414.
Contact Us TodayTraumatic Brain Injuries and Concussion Syndrome Explained
When an external force strikes the head and causes damage to the brain, the victim suffers a traumatic brain injury. A mild TBI is sometimes called “concussion syndrome.”
The external force can come from a projectile penetrating the skull or blunt force that occurs when the skull collides with another object.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 2.8 million Americans sustain a TBI annually. Although TBIs can occur for myriad reasons, car accidents are a leading cause in Louisiana and across the entire United States. Other common causes of TBIs include construction injuries, domestic violence and child abuse, physical assault, sports injuries, and acts of violence.
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
TBIs can range from mild to severe, but even mild TBIs should receive immediate medical attention. Delaying treatment can result in worsening symptoms and irreversible damage. The following signs and symptoms may indicate that you or a loved one is suffering from a traumatic brain injury. If you were recently involved in an accident that involved blunt force trauma to the head or a skull fracture, it is in your best interest to seek immediate medical attention. This is true even if you are not experiencing any of the above TBI symptoms. Symptoms can take days or weeks to become apparent. Contact a Louisiana TBI lawyer today for a free and confidential consultation about your case.
- Ringing in the ears.
- Strange taste in the mouth.
- Changes in behavior.
- Changes in mood.
- Memory problems.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Inability to focus.
- Difficulty sleeping.
- Nausea.
- Headache.
- Lightheadedness.
- Dizziness.
- Confusion.
- Blurred vision.
- Fatigue.
- Vomiting.
- Seizures.
- Pupil dilation.
- Slurred speech.
- Numbness in the extremities.
- Weakness in the extremities.
- Loss of coordination.
- Restlessness.
- Agitation.
The Aftermath of a TBI
Depending on the nature of the TBI, the victim may need a few days or weeks of rest and observation; require months or years of rehabilitation, surgeries, and visits with neurologists, physical therapists, psychologists, and other medical professionals; or in worst-case scenarios, may need lifelong care. Along with the physical and emotional toll brain injuries can take on the victim and their entire family, TBIs often result in extensive medical bills, lost income, and other financial consequences.
Common Damages in Brain Injury Cases
If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, you may be entitled to compensation for any associated damages. Typical damages in a TBI case include:
- Medical bills, current and future.
- Lost wages, current and future.
- Emotional pain and suffering.
- Rehabilitation.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Loss of companionship.
Although economic damages, such as medical bills and lost income, are easier to calculate, non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, often account for the largest part of serious TBI claims. An experienced TBI attorney can position you for the best possible outcome and maximum compensation.
Contact a New Orleans Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Today
Don’t suffer in silence. If you’ve been injured due to the negligent or careless actions of another, the skilled legal team at the Lamothe Law Firm can help. We will review your case, determine fault, calculate damages, and help you obtain the maximum compensation. You’ve been through enough; let us handle the rest. Contact the Lamothe Law Firm today for a free and confidential consultation about your case.
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