Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when sudden trauma to the brain causes damage ranging from a mild concussion to severe injury, coma, and/or death. In some cases, a Traumatic Brain Injury can also be caused by medical malpractice due to a failure to properly treat or diagnose an injury such as an overdose of radiation provided to treat an underlying condition. 1.4 million brain injuries occur each year and are a major cause of death or disability in children and adults. An estimated 80,000 to 90,000 people with a traumatic brain injury experience permanent disabilities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that approximately 5.3 million Americans living with long-term or lifelong brain injuries need assistance to perform tasks of daily living. If you or a loved one believes that you may have a case involving a Traumatic Brain Injury, fill out our free case evaluation form.
These injuries can be caused by hitting your head during a fall, a car accident, a sports-related collision, or a motorcycle accident among others. Many brain injury patients will require rehabilitation in order to regain the most independent level of functioning possible. The effects of a brain injury can last for months, years, or even a lifetime. Some of the more common effects include memory loss, difficulty concentrating, difficulty expressing oneself, and/or problems understanding others. Behavioral or mental health problems, from depression and personality changes to the inability to perform the simplest of daily tasks, are also signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury.
The accident lawyers at Morgan & Morgan litigate numerous lawsuits to trial involving Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other personal injury cases annually throughout the State of Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, Miami, and Jacksonville as well as nationwide. We are extremely proud of the results that we have obtained and look forward to sharing them with you.