Brain Injury Attorney in Owensboro

Brain injuries are often misunderstood. It’s even worse when you hire an attorney who doesn’t understand what you or a loved one is going through. Here are some common misconceptions:

“Mild" brain injuries aren't serious: First of all, there’s nothing like a “mild” brain injury. Every brain injury is serious. Even concussions can have long-lasting effects, impacting memory, concentration, and mood.

You need to be knocked out to have a brain injury: Again, that’s not true. Many brain injuries occur without loss of consciousness.  

Symptoms show up immediately: Brain injury symptoms can take days or weeks to manifest. That is why you should always monitor your health after a head injury.

You can't recover from a brain injury: While some effects can be long-term, many people achieve full recovery with proper treatment and rehabilitation.

Only direct head impacts cause brain injuries: Sudden, violent movements, such as whiplash, can also cause brain injuries without a direct blow to the head.

Brain injuries are always visible on scans: Some brain injuries, especially concussions, may not show up on standard imaging tests like MRIs or CT scans.

Children recover from brain injuries more easily: Children’s brains are still developing, so brain injuries can have more significant and lasting impacts on them.

As you’ve seen, handling brain injury cases requires specific knowledge and experience in this type of injury. You need an attorney who understands the medical and legal complexities of brain injuries and has a strong support network around them. Such an attorney can effectively build a strong case on your behalf and hold the other party accountable. If that’s what you need, Morgan and Morgan is here to help.

Compensation for brain injuries isn’t just about covering medical bills. You can claim compensation for:

• lost wages if your injury affects your ability to work, both now and in the future;
• pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life;
• long-term care, rehabilitation, and necessary home modifications;
• funeral and burial expenses (if a loved one died as a result of the injury).

The first step to fighting for your rights after a brain injury begins with a free case review at Morgan and Morgan. If valid, we may be able to represent you for free unless we win. Contact us today to get started.