What to do after a brain injuries injury
- Follow every medical recommendation, including specialist referrals.
- Keep a symptom journal — what you forget, what frustrates you, what changed.
- Bring a family member to appointments — they often see what you can't.
- Avoid early settlement; cognitive symptoms can plateau months out.
Why hire a lawyer for a brain injuries case?
TBI cases hinge on credibility. A lawyer assembles the medical, vocational, and family-witness evidence to show what the injury actually cost you — not just the line items on a hospital bill.
Common injuries we see
- Concussions and post-concussion syndrome
- Moderate to severe TBI
- Diffuse axonal injury
- Skull fractures
- Post-traumatic seizures
What you can recover
Medical bills, neurology and neuropsych care, lost earning capacity, in-home support, and significant non-economic damages for cognitive and emotional changes.
State law that affects your case
Standard Florida, Georgia and New York rules apply — two-year statutes of limitations in Florida and Georgia (respectively) and three-year in New York, and each state's comparative fault framework. For cases against government entities, very short tort claim notice deadlines may apply. Georgia's two-year filing deadline (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33) and modified comparative fault rule apply to TBI cases. Claims against government entities in Georgia require ante litem notice within shorter deadlines.
Insurance company tactics to watch for
- 'Your CT was normal.' Many TBIs don't show on CT.
- Attributing cognitive symptoms to age, stress, or 'pre-existing' issues.
- Pushing settlement before neuropsych testing is complete.
How our process works
- Free consultation.
- Coordination with neurology and neuropsychology.
- Life-care planning where needed.
- Demand, negotiation, and litigation.
