Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

But getting fair compensation after a brain injury can seem like an uphill battle for several reasons:

• Many brain injuries are closed-head injuries with little or no outward disfigurement apparent to juries or claims adjusters.
• Insurance companies often try to push back on claims and lawsuits over brain injuries, saying that patients’ ongoing issues are likely psychological.
• Symptoms of a brain injury, such as difficulty concentrating, may mimic other conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or depression. These disorders may also affect the sufferer as a direct result of the underlying injury to the brain.

Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Are Different Than Other Personal Injury Cases

For these reasons, traumatic brain injury cases require special attention, skill, and experience from a personal injury attorney. Each case is different, and the attorney handling any TBI must take the time with the client to learn every detail and nuance of their injuries and symptoms.

We are a small, boutique firm on purpose. We do not take every case that comes through our doors and are selective about who we represent. That allows more time and resources to devote to each serious traumatic brain injury case.

We take pride in getting to know our clients personally. That is the only way to truly tell a client’s story and pursue the full value of their losses. We prepare each case as if it will go to trial and reach a verdict, rather than relying on a quick settlement that is too low.

TBI Is Often Undiagnosed

Traumatic brain injury often occurs after motor-vehicle accidents and falls, but it may go undetected for years. The firm has seen accident cases where traumatic brain injuries were missed because the necessary medical investigation did not occur.

Brain injury may be overlooked by emergency-room providers, primary-care physicians, and prior counsel. It is important to work with an attorney who understands the causes and symptoms of TBI and has experience handling the complex proof these claims require.

Traumatic brain injury can also occur with injuries to the spine. In the firm’s experience, TBI is often connected to neck and back injuries, which can require both medical investigation and careful legal analysis.

Traumatic Brain Injury Requires Collaboration with Medical Experts

Traumatic brain injury claims often require neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons, life-care planners, and other medical experts. Their work may be critical to documenting the injury, future treatment needs, and the impact on a client’s ability to work and live independently.

When insurance or workers’ compensation systems delay or deny needed testing and treatment, a thorough investigation can help establish the resources a client needs for future care.

We Will Work Hard To Get You the Resources You Need

At Wolterman Law Office, you will find dedicated personal injury attorneys who will listen and explain your legal options clearly. If a car accident, slip-and-fall accident, workplace accident, medical error, or another negligent act caused a traumatic brain injury, we will conduct a thorough investigation.

The sooner you speak with an attorney, the more options may be available. We work to pursue access to needed medical care, long-term therapy, lost-wage replacement, and other available compensation.