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, a Lawyer in Our Cincinnati 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
Explaining your rights under the law and helping 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 that 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 us today.

For a free legal consultation with a traumatic brain injury lawyer serving Cincinnati, call 614-545-3930

Damages That May Be Available After a Cincinnati TBI Occurs

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 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.

You also may be able to recover damages for housekeeping services, home or vehicle modifications, and other costs related to caring for your brain injury.

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The Deadlines for Pursuing Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati 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.

Cincinnati Traumatic Brain Injury FAQ

Recovering compensation after a traumatic brain injury can be complex. We understand that you may have many unanswered questions about the claims process and what to expect from your case.

With this in mind, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions regarding traumatic brain injury claims in Cincinnati below. If you have questions that we do not answer on this page, you can contact our office for a free consultation. During that time, we can discuss your concerns in greater detail.

Do I Have to Go to Court to Recover Damages for a Traumatic Brain Injury?

It is possible that you could take your case to court. Most personal injury cases settle outside of court. However, the outcome depends on whether you can secure an injury settlement that meets your needs through the insurance company.

The liable party may be represented by some type of insurance policy, but if an insurance company does not have to pay your damages in full, or if it is attempting to take advantage of you during your time of need, you may find it challenging to secure a reasonable injury settlement.

Fortunately, you may be able to bring your case to court and recover all your economic and non-economic damages from your traumatic brain injury.

What if My Child Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury?

If your child suffered a traumatic brain injury, it is up to you to take action. Minor children have the same right to financial compensation that adults do. However, because children cannot advocate for themselves, as their parent or legal guardian can, it is your responsibility to reach out to a traumatic brain injury lawyer in Cincinnati to help.

Your child may have suffered considerable physical injuries that could lead to emotional trauma and financial distress over the years. By pursuing a traumatic brain injury claim against a liable party, you may be able to recover the compensation your child will need to get through these times both now and in the future.

Should I Accept an Offer From the Insurance Company?

The decision to settle is yours. However, many insurance companies care about their profits above anything else. Also, the legal system is an adversarial system.

Insurance companies may make low settlement offers, even when they know a claim is worth more. If you receive an insurance settlement offer from the insurance company after a TBI, you can review it with our attorney before you accept. We can advise you on if the offer is reasonable. We can also negotiate for more compensation if appropriate.

Call for a Free Consultation About a Cincinnati Brain Injury

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 Cincinnati traumatic brain injury (TBI) lawyer from the Fitch Law Firm LLC could help you take legal action. Call our Cincinnati office today to discuss your case with our client intake team.

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2021-06-15

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2021-05-14

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2021-02-28

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2020-12-17

I was involved in an accident as the passenger of the responsible party during Feb. of 2020. I completed physical therapy in June of the same year. I worked with a firm that was not as responsive as I would have liked, so I sought representation elsewhere to ensure the claim was handled correctly. I couldn’t have been more fortunate to task The Fitch Law Firm with this case. Associate attorney Kirstin Peterson was assigned to my case, and I couldn’t have asked for someone so thorough, professional, responsive and down right genuinely caring than her. There were some unforeseen obstacles, but throughout my doubts she maintained consistent in reassuring me she was doing everything she could to make sure things were going as smoothly as possible. I highly recommend this firm and having nothing but more than positive things to say about the associate attorney assigned to my case. Thank you so much Fitch Law Firm, and Kirstin Peterson. You guys are extraordinary in what you do!

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