Brain Trauma? Expert Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney in Georgia
When a serious blow to the head from an accident caused by someone else's negligence brings brain damage and worry, a Georgia traumatic brain injury lawyer at The Graham Firm, a top-rated injury law firm, brings calm and direction. We treat clients like family, offering a small-town, personalized touch while delivering "big city" results. Attorney Charles Graham is a Certified Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, and our personal injury law firm in Georgia has recovered over $100 million for injured accident victims. Our team of investigators, accident reconstructionists, and medical experts will build a strong personal injury case for you and your family to help you recover the damages that your injuries are really worth.
For a free and confidential TBI case review, call our Georgia personal injury lawyer today at (404) 526-9955.
Most Common Causes of TBIs
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are shockingly common. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, there were nearly 30,000 emergency room visits for TBIs in 2019. Most of those injuries were the direct result of a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent driver. If that sounds like a situation that you or a loved one has been in, we can help.
We handle cases that range from mild TBIs to severe brain injuries that originate from many different types of accidents. Our experience in this area is broad, and we have likely handled cases very similar to yours. Some of the most common types of accidents we see that lead to brain injury cases include:
- Big truck accidents
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle collisions
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bus crashes
- Premises liability (slip and falls)
- Medical Malpractice
Many people don't realize it, but even a mild concussion is still a brain injury and a cause of TBI. If a person slips on a wet floor and bumps their head, it's very easy to suffer this type of injury. When a negligent driver causes a vehicle crash and a person hits their head at high speed, it's even worse.
Traumatic brain injuries and truck accidents tend to cause the worst injuries. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles often lead to traumatic head, neck, and spinal injuries. Motorcyclists are vulnerable in accidents because they have no seat belts. Pedestrians don't have any protection at all for their heads when they get hit by a vehicle. The same goes for bus passengers. If the bus crashes, they typically have no seat belts, and there are many hard surfaces inside a bus that can lead to a head injury.
We handle all these types of TBI injury claims and more for clients in Georgia. If you or a family member suffered a brain injury in any of the types of accidents listed above, contact us at (404) 526-9955 to learn how we can help.
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Damages You Can Recover in a Georgia Brain Injury Case
It can take years to recover after a person suffers a serious traumatic brain injury, and sometimes the injuries even result in permanent brain damage. These can have a lifelong impact on their capacity to earn a living and enjoy life. We see many clients who have to go through years of treatment at the Shepherd Center or Emory Healthcare's Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program in Atlanta. The costs of a TBI usually extend far beyond the initial visit to the emergency room after an accident.
Fortunately, brain injury victims are allowed to file a personal injury claim for economic and non-economic damages under Georgia law. "Damages" are simply money that a brain injury victim can recover for their injury. Let's break down these two categories.
Economic Damages
Economic damages mean anything that you have to pay for directly out-of-pocket after an accident. This includes emergency room bills, time lost from work for recovery, repairing your vehicle, childcare, and any other expenses you have to pay for directly. Save receipts for everything. Your Georgia personal injury attorney will help calculate the full amount of these costs.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are intangible things that are harder to put a dollar amount on. How much is it worth if you can never walk your dog again, play with your kids at the park, or go on a date with a spouse or loved one because of a TBI? How much will years of rehabilitation and physical therapy cost? How much less money will you earn during your career because of a diminished earning capacity? Your traumatic brain injury attorney will determine the full amount for these damages and file a claim to help make you financially whole again.
One of our clients was broken down beside the highway when a distracted truck driver hit her. She was ejected from the vehicle and suffered a TBI. We were able to secure a $6 million settlement on her behalf from the trucking company to account for her future medical needs and lost earning capacity.
Let us help you understand the full value of your claim. Call (404) 526-9955 for a free, detailed case evaluation.
Insurance Company Tactics to Watch Out For
Insurance companies are always watching out for their bottom line. They want to keep payouts to accident victims as low as possible, especially when it comes to expensive TBI claims. Insurance companies rely on pressure tactics that often try to take advantage of accident victims.
If you've been injured in an accident, your insurance company will offer you a quick "lowball" settlement. The offer might only cover the repairs to your vehicle and your initial visit to the hospital. Many victims don't even realize the full extent of their injuries before this lowball offer is made. Insurance adjusters will also try to get a recorded statement from accident victims, so they can twist their words later. They might dispute the severity of a brain injury to try to claim it was a pre-existing injury. You should never give a statement without legal representation.
As our client, McKenzie, said, "This is a great law firm and Attorney Graham is an excellent attorney, with an outstanding staff (shout out to his paralegal Ashley who has been on top of it since day one) always paying attention to detail, keeping constant check on my husband, and always available for any questions I or my husband had. And to top it all off, he got us the policy limits!!!"
We understand the tactics that insurance companies will use against you, including the secrets they hide in some of those quick auto accident settlement apps, and we're here to protect your rights through the process.
Don't let the insurance company decide your future. Call us at (404) 526-9955 before you sign anything.
Book a Free Consultation With a Top-Rated Georgia Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury due to an accident caused by another party's negligent actions, we will provide you with a free and confidential case review. There's no obligation to hire us. We're here to answer your questions, explain your legal options, and calculate the true value of your case. We offer a "No-Win, No-Fee Guarantee" if you decide to have us represent your case. You owe us nothing unless we recover a settlement or judgment for you.
The Graham Firm is available 24/7 if you have been injured in an accident. You can call us by phone or chat with someone here on our website to schedule your case review with a Georgia traumatic brain injury lawyer.
Your road to recovery starts with a simple phone call. Contact us now at (404) 526-9955 for your free consultation.