What is Traumatic Brain Injury?

Traumatic brain injury results from acute or sudden physical damage to the brain. The injury could result from the head forcefully hitting an object (closed head injury) or by something passing through the skull and piercing the brain (gunshot wound). The most common cause of traumatic brain injury is motor vehicle accidents. Other common causes include sports injuries, falls, shaken baby and violence.

How does a Traumatic Brain Injury Affect The Patient and Family?

Mental, physical or behavioral changes depend on which areas of the brain were affected and the severity of the injury. Most often damage is confined to just a small area of the brain and this is usually the area where the head was injured. Closed head injuries commonly cause damage to other areas of the brain including speech, language, voice, swallowing, walking, balancing, coordination, as well as the ability to smell and in many cases memory and cognitive skills.
The effects of the brain damage are generally greatest immediately following the injury. However, long-term problems are difficult to assess. Other areas of the brain can learn to take over the functions of the damaged areas over time and can improve the condition. Despite recovery, a traumatic brain injury often leaves its victim unable to function well enough to return to their previous employment.

Sometimes another’s negligence may have caused a traumatic brain injury. If this is the case, you may be entitled to money damages. To protect your legal rights following a traumatic brain injury, you should consult an attorney who is experienced in handling head injury cases, and knowledgeable about medical issues.

Why You Need Competent Representation

Traumatic brain injury cases are some of the most complex medical cases to understand. At Willoughby Doyle, our attorneys have a proven track record handling traumatic brain injury cases. Our attorneys understand head injuries and medicine. In handling traumatic brain injury cases, we retain some of the finest medical experts in the country to provide exp rt opinions in your case. Let our team of experienced attorneys provide you expert representation.

Does the Firm Handle Cases in My Hometown?

Yes. Willoughby Doyle is a national law firm. We represent clients in catastrophic injury cases across the country. Our lawyers are licensed to practice in California, New York, Florida, Ohio, and the District of Columbia.. The attorneys of Willoughby Doyle will obtain admission in any state where our technical expertise and trial experience can make a difference.

Statute of Limitations

The laws of personal injury vary in each state. In addition, there are time limits (statute of limitations) within which you must file any legal action. If you do not file legal action within the statute of limitations in your state, you may forfeit your right to recover damages. If you believe you have a claim for lack of informed consent, do not wait. Seek professional advice immediately.