A traumatic brain injury is never something to take lightly. Some head injuries may be considered minor, such as a concussion, while others may be potentially life-threatening. No matter the severity of a traumatic brain injury, these injuries can lead to life-long effects that impact the lives of victims and their loved ones. These injuries are especially devastating if you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence. If another party was careless and their actions lead to traumatic brain injury, you should never have to pay for it. You can get the justice you deserve with the help of an experienced brain injury accident lawyer.
Georgia Brain Injury Accident Attorney
Attorney Ali Awad and his team of brain injury attorneys at the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm are widely recognized as champions for people who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to personal injury accidents. We have built a strong reputation for helping people who have suffered brain injuries obtain the maximum compensation for their losses. We pride ourselves on providing considerate care and tailored representation to every one of our clients.
Ali Awad, founder and managing attorney at the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm, is unafraid to go up against large insurance companies on behalf of his clients. In just three short years, Mr. Awad has grown a small company into an eight-figure firm earning him the nickname “CEO Lawyer.” It should come as no surprise that his firm was chosen as the most rapidly expanding legal practice in the United States, beating 499 others in 2021. Over one million people follow the CEO Lawyer on social media and look to him for up-to-date legal guidance.
Do not procrastinate in calling Ali Awad for a no-obligation consultation regarding your legal matter if you or a loved one has been injured. Because the CEO Lawyer and the rest of his team of injury and accident attorneys work on a contingency basis, they won’t be compensated unless you are successful in your claim. Calling (470) 323-8779 to discuss the specifics of your case is completely risk-free.
Brain Injury Accidents
At the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm, we have successfully represented clients in a wide range of matters involving brain injuries. The following types of accidents could potentially lead to a claim for damages:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle collisions
- Pedestrian collisions
- Bus accident
- Boating accidents
- Premises liability
- Slip and fall accidents
- Medical malpractice
Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
Any event that results in head trauma carries the potential to induce brain injury. If the accident was the fault of another party, you could be eligible for financial compensation for your injuries.
Injuries to the brain are often caused by blunt force trauma to the head, such as a blow to the head or a piercing from a foreign object. The majority of traumatic brain injuries are brought on by car accidents.
In cases involving personal injuries, claims are built on the legal standard of negligence. A person is said to have been negligent when they behave irresponsibly, carelessly, or do nothing at all in a potentially hazardous situation. If people don’t act in a reasonable and careful manner as a “reasonable person” would, they can be held accountable for any losses that may have been caused by their negligence. A reasonable person is one who acknowledges the presence of a considerable and real risk0 and then takes active measures to mitigate that risk. No matter how dangerous the situation may be, negligence can be defined as the behavior of a person who is excessively careless or reckless.
For instance, if a car struck you while you were crossing the street and the impact caused you to suffer traumatic brain damage, the driver would be declared negligent. This is because the driver of the car was expected to be aware of the crosswalk and the possibility that someone was about to cross it. As a result, this collision occurred. Because the driver did not exercise the same level of caution as a cautious person and failed to see you, you were struck by a vehicle as you were crossing the street.
If the brain injury you sustained was the result of the negligence of another person, you have the legal right to seek financial compensation for your damages. Damages are any losses you’ve suffered due to the harm, including any emotional losses like pain and suffering you may have endured as a direct result of the harm.
Brain Injury Claim Damages
If you have sustained a traumatic brain injury due to the negligence of another party, you may be eligible to collect compensation for the following, depending on the particular circumstances surrounding your case:
- Medical expenses
- Vehicle repair costs
- Lost income
- Costs of rehabilitation
- Counseling
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
- Degradation in the quality of life
- And more
Signs and Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
There is a wide range of symptoms that can be brought on by traumatic brain injuries, and these symptoms may vary depending on the location and severity of the injury. After being in an accident, symptoms may begin to manifest themselves immediately, or they may not do so for several days, weeks, or even months.
Some of the symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury include:
- A momentary loss of consciousness
- Headache, nausea, and/or vomiting
- Fatigue/drowsiness
- Speech problems
- Unsteadiness or problems maintaining equilibrium
- Distorted vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Having a bad taste in one’s mouth.
- A sensitivity to either light or sound
- Having a sense of haziness or uncertainty
- Difficulties concentrating or remembering things
- Mood swings or notable shifts in one’s mood
The following symptoms may be displayed by someone who has suffered a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury:
- A period of unconsciousness lasting anything from a few minutes to several hours
- Coma
- Headache that is either persistent or getting worse
- Persistent dizziness and nausea
- Convulsions and/or tremors
- Discharges of clear fluid coming from the ears or nose
- Eyes that are dilated
- Coordination problems
- Inability to wake up from sleep
- Numbness or weakness in the fingers and toes
- Slow motion or pace
- Hostility or agitation
Georgia Statute of Limitations
In Georgia, there is a statute of limitations for filing lawsuits involving brain injuries.
According to Georgia’s statute of limitations, you can file a lawsuit against the party who was responsible for your injuries up to two years after the day on which you were injured. If you put off submitting your claim for an excessive amount of time, the court may dismiss your case. After suffering a brain injury, it takes a lot of work and time to construct a case for financial compensation. Seek the advice of an attorney as soon as you can to ensure your right to compensation is protected.
Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
There are a variety of treatments available for traumatic brain injuries, and these treatments vary depending on the severity of the injury. When treating mild traumatic brain injuries like concussions, the only treatment that may be necessary is time for the patient to rest and allow the condition to heal on its own. In addition, those who have had a mild traumatic brain injury can treat their headaches with over-the-counter painkillers. However, in the days following the occurrence, anyone who has suffered even a mild traumatic brain injury has to be carefully monitored for the presence of any symptoms that persist or for any symptoms that worsen. It’s possible that these symptoms are pointing to more serious damage.
Immediate medical attention is required for patients who have suffered any type of traumatic brain injury. In the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury, the primary goals of emergency medical care are to ensure that the brain is supplied with an adequate amount of blood and oxygen and to prevent additional damage to the brain, the head, and the neck.
Possible options for treatment include:
- Medication: Medication, such as anticonvulsants, diuretics (to help with swelling and reduce tissue fluid), or coma-inducing drugs (to lessen the brain’s requirement for oxygen while it is recovering), as well as a combination of these, may be prescribed.
- Surgery: To relieve pressure on the brain, remove blood clots, halt bleeding, mend skull fractures, or open a window in the skull, surgery may be necessary.
- Rehabilitation: After the patient’s condition has stabilized following a traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation will become the primary focus of care. A person who has experienced a mild, moderate, or severe traumatic brain injury may find that rehabilitation helps them restore the ability to carry out everyday chores and live as independently as possible.
- Counseling: Counseling can be recommended for behavioral adjustment as well as the accompanying emotional stress and suffering following a TBI.
Recovering from a TBI
If you suffer a catastrophic brain injury, you run the risk of living the rest of your life with a permanent disability and persistent health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy of a person who has survived moderate or severe brain damage is decreased by an average of nine years. This is the case even if the person makes a full recovery from the injury.
Mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injuries all contribute to the development of long-term health problems that have a negative impact on one’s quality of life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made the following discoveries regarding individuals who survived brain damage over five years:
- 77% of those tested had some degree of impairment, ranging from moderate to severe.
- A rate of unemployment of 55% (among those who were employed at the time of their accident), a need for assistance with daily duties by 33%, and a later hospitalization for at least 50% of those affected.
- 29% of the population abused either alcohol or drugs.
- 14% percent of those tested called nursing homes or other long-term care institutions their home.
Learn How a Georgia Brain Injury Law Firm Can Assist You
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and another person was responsible for your accident, you should get in touch with a Georgia brain injury attorney from the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm as soon as possible. Our legal team can handle every aspect of your case, from the beginning to the conclusion, including the following:
- We will go over the history of the events and facts that led to the brain injury you suffered.
- Finding evidence to support your assertion that something is true
- In order to assist us in building a compelling case on your behalf, we may, if necessary, engage with professionals in the fields of accident reconstruction and medicine.
- Documenting the full extent of your losses and include any projected expenses for future medical care in this record
- Using dogged persistence in negotiations to secure a settlement that fully compensates you for all of your losses and additional damages.
- If going to court is often the most effective way to obtain the results you deserve; bringing your claims to trial should be your next step.
Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics
The effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been felt by millions of people and continue to be a problem for millions more. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, or AANS for short, is the organization that compiled these statistics regarding brain injuries (AANS):
- TBI is responsible for around 235,000 hospitalizations each year.
- There are presently 80,000 to 90,000 patients suffering from TBI worldwide.
- It is estimated that 50,000 people pass away every year due to an accident or consequence associated with TBI.
- It is estimated that there have been 2,500,000 deaths among children and adolescents younger than 14 years old.
- People over the age of 60 have a greater chance of passing away as a result of a traumatic brain injury.
- The annual cost of treating patients with traumatic brain injuries ranges from $48 billion to $56 billion.
- Sixty percent of all traumatic brain injuries are the result of a motor vehicle collision.
Law Firm in Georgia Specializing in Brain Injury Accidents
Get in touch with the Georgia personal injury lawyers at the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm if you need a reliable brain injury attorney to evaluate your case at no cost and without requiring you to make any commitments. We will be able to help you explore your legal options to ensure that you are awarded the compensation to which you are entitled. Call the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm at (470) 323-8779 or contact us online. If we take on your case, you won’t owe us any money unless and until we secure a victory for you.
