CHILDREN'S BRAIN INJURY LAWYER IN ATLANTA

Children can suffer brain injuries in many different ways, including:

• Car, truck, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents
• Falls
• Sports and recreational accidents
• Playground or school injuries
• Defective products
• Medical negligence
• Birth-related injuries
• Abuse or other acts of violence

The cause of the injury can affect who may be responsible and what type of legal claim may be available.

Symptoms can vary depending on the child’s age and the severity of the injury.

Possible signs may include headaches, vomiting, dizziness, unusual sleepiness, confusion, balance problems, changes in mood or behavior, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, seizures, or changes in school performance.

Younger children may have difficulty explaining what they are feeling, so changes in behavior, eating, sleeping, coordination, or responsiveness can be especially important to notice.

Responsibility depends on how the injury happened.

Potentially responsible parties may include negligent drivers, property owners, schools, childcare providers, coaches, product manufacturers, healthcare providers, or other individuals or organizations whose actions contributed to the injury.

In some cases, more than one party may share responsibility.

Seek medical attention as soon as possible, especially after a significant impact to the head or if your child is showing unusual symptoms.

If the injury resulted from an accident, preserve any available evidence, including photographs, videos, witness information, accident or incident reports, medical records, and communications with the parties involved.

You should also keep track of changes in your child’s behavior, school performance, physical abilities, and medical needs over time.

The compensation available depends on the severity of the injury, the child’s current and future needs, and the laws of the state where the injury occurred.

Potential damages may include medical expenses, future treatment, rehabilitation, therapy, special education needs, assistive devices, reduced future earning capacity, pain and suffering, disability, and other losses related to the injury.

Because a serious brain injury can affect a child for years, future care and developmental needs may be especially important when evaluating a claim.

The deadline to file a claim depends on the laws of the state and the specific circumstances of the injury.

Different rules may apply when the injured person is a minor, and special notice requirements may apply if a government entity, school district, or other public organization is involved.

Because these deadlines can be complicated, consider speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after the injury.

Children’s brain injury cases can involve complex medical evidence, long-term treatment needs, developmental concerns, and difficult questions about who may be legally responsible.

As America’s Largest Injury Law Firm™, with more than 1,100 lawyers nationwide, $35 billion recovered, and 35 years of experience, Morgan & Morgan has the resources to investigate serious child injury claims, gather medical and accident evidence, work with appropriate experts, and pursue the compensation our clients may be entitled to.

We believe everyone deserves access to excellent legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we offer free case evaluations. Qualifying child brain injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney’s fees and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

That’s our promise: The Fee is Free® unless we win.

If your child suffered a brain injury in Atlanta, Georgia because of someone else’s negligence, contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free case evaluation to learn more about your legal options.