A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have immediate and lasting health effects. If you or a loved one has received a TBI due to the actions or negligence of someone else, you may have legal options.
We can provide you with a Cincinnati traumatic brain injury (TBI) lawyer to help you pursue the compensation that you deserve. While such compensation cannot undo the injury, it can ensure you do not have to worry about how you will support your family or afford necessary medical treatment.
After a TBI, Our Office Can Help
The Fitch Law Firm LLC helps clients who have been in various types of accidents. Our Cincinnati practice areas include:
- Car accidents
- Other types of traffic accidents, including truck and motorcycle accidents
- Swimming pool accidents
- Medical malpractice
If you have suffered any type of accident, you can call our firm at any time to receive a free case evaluation. This evaluation costs you nothing and places you under no obligation. If you decide to retain our services, our team would be happy to perform any and all legal tasks related to the case. These include but are not limited to:
- Collecting evidence – including witness statements, expert testimony, photos, and medical records – that can strengthen your lawsuit
- Preparing and submitting all paperwork requested by the insurance company and/or the courts
- Negotiating with the insurance company for a fair settlement or taking the liable party to court, depending on the facts of your case and the insurer’s willingness to settle
- Explain your rights under the law and help you make the legal decisions that are right for you and your family
Above all, we are here to support you and your family during this trying time. We encourage clients to call us whenever they have questions, and we are willing to make reasonable accommodations (e.g., visiting you at the hospital so you do not have to come to our office) to make the legal process easier.
For a free legal consultation with a traumatic brain injury lawyer serving Cincinnati, call 614-545-3930
Damages That May Be Available After a TBI
A traumatic brain injury lawyer from our Cincinnati office can help you pursue multiple types of damages after a TBI. These may include:
Medical Damages for TBI Treatment
A traumatic brain injury, as well as whatever other injuries you sustained in the accident, could leave you needing any or all of the following medical care:
- Emergency medical attention
- Multiple follow-up appointments with doctors and specialists
- X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and other tests
- Prescription drugs
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy, or rehabilitation
- Surgery and recovery
- Assistive devices (e.g., a wheelchair)
- Long-term care costs
The compensation you recover may cover these medical costs.
Lost Wages and Future Earnings
A traumatic brain injury can come with a lengthy recovery time. If that keeps you out of work for an extended period, those missed paychecks start to add up. They could even create a major source of financial stress for your household.
Furthermore, if your injury has lasting effects on your physical or intellectual capabilities, you might have to:
- Stop working completely
- Retrain for a new job that is less strenuous
- Accept a job that pays less than your old one
- Accept the fact that your career has been derailed and that you will never be able to earn as much as you once expected
This may all be recoverable when your compensation is calculated.
Pain and Suffering
Traumatic brain injuries can cause both physical pain (due to the impact) and emotional or mental pain (due to the stress of dealing with the injury, the loss of skills, and so on). You may seek compensation for both kinds of pain and suffering.
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The Deadlines for Pursuing Compensation in Ohio
If you plan to pursue compensation after you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury, it is wise to act quickly. That is because Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10, generally speaking, gives you just two years to file a personal injury lawsuit and pursue damages.
For a wrongful death lawsuit, you may also have two years to file from the date of your loved one’s death, per the Ohio Revised Code Section 2125.02.
Fortunately, our team can quickly file your lawsuit and begin fighting for compensation on your behalf. The sooner you call, the sooner we can get started.
What a Traumatic Brain Injury is
A traumatic brain injury may occur when an external force impacts the head or the brain. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, traumatic brain injuries are a leading cause of death and disability among adults.
There are multiple types of traumatic brain injuries, and they can vary in severity. All types of head injuries should be taken seriously and evaluated by a medical professional. The two primary types of traumatic brain injuries are:
Closed Brain Injuries
This is when the head is impacted, but the skull does not break. The trauma comes from the brain colliding with the inside of the skull during the impact or shaking. This can cause brain bruising and other damage that often leaves lasting effects.
Penetrating Brain Injuries
This is an injury that occurs when the skull breaks. A bullet or another object entering the skull may cause such an injury.
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The Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury can cause many types of symptoms and complications. A person with a traumatic brain injury may present with:
Physical Symptoms
Even in cases of mild TBI, these symptoms could include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Sleep problems
- Nausea
More severe injuries can result in:
- Repeated vomiting
- Convulsions
- Loss of coordination
- Numbness in the extremities
A TBI can even leave behind lasting physical symptoms, causing the development of seizures and ailments like vertigo in people who did not experience such things before suffering the injury.
Sensory Symptoms
A TBI can also affect someone’s senses. You may:
- Hear a ringing sound in your ears
- Experience blurry vision
- Have trouble smelling things
Even your sense of taste can be affected by a TBI.
Cognitive Symptoms
It is probably no surprise that a TBI can also present with cognitive symptoms. Common cognitive symptoms include:
- Memory problems
- Feelings of anxiousness or depression
- Mood swings
More serious injuries can also result in:
- Agitation
- Unusual behavior
- Confusion
- Coma
- Death
If you experience any symptoms of a TBI after an accident, it is best to receive medical care as soon as possible. Your doctor can diagnose your injuries, recommend treatment, and closely monitor your recovery progress. In addition, you can use the resulting medical records to help prove to an insurance company that you have a right to recover damages.
Call for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s actions, you do not have to pursue the compensation that you may deserve all by yourself. Instead, a TBI lawyer from the Fitch Law Firm LLC could help you take legal action. Call our Cincinnati office today at (513) 407-4521 to discuss your case with our client intake team.
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