CLOSED HEAD BRAIN INJURY LAWYER IN MEMPHIS

A closed head injury occurs when the brain is injured without the skull being penetrated.

These injuries can happen when the head strikes an object, when the brain moves rapidly inside the skull, or when a sudden impact or force causes trauma to the brain.

Closed head injuries can range from mild concussions to serious traumatic brain injuries that cause lasting physical, cognitive, or emotional effects.

Closed head injuries can result from many different types of accidents, including car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes; slip and fall accidents; construction or workplace incidents; sports and recreational accidents; and other events involving a blow or sudden force to the head.

Even when there is no visible wound or skull fracture, a serious brain injury may still have occurred.

Symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the injury.

Possible signs may include headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to light or noise, sleep changes, mood changes, balance problems, blurred vision, or loss of consciousness.

Some symptoms may not appear immediately, which is why medical evaluation can be important after a significant blow or impact to the head.

Seek medical attention as soon as possible, especially if you experience confusion, vomiting, worsening headaches, loss of consciousness, unusual behavior, weakness, numbness, seizures, or other concerning symptoms.

If the injury resulted from an accident, preserve any available evidence, including photographs, videos, witness information, accident reports, and medical records.

You should also keep track of changes in your memory, concentration, mood, sleep, physical abilities, or ability to work, as these changes may help document the impact of the injury.

Medical evidence can be especially important in closed head injury claims because symptoms may not always be visible.

Helpful evidence may include emergency room records, neurological evaluations, imaging studies, cognitive testing, accident reports, photographs, witness statements, and documentation showing how your symptoms developed after the incident.

An attorney can help connect the accident, the medical evidence, and the impact the injury has had on your life.

The compensation available depends on the severity of the injury, the treatment required, how the injury affects your life, and the laws that apply to your case.

Potential damages may include medical expenses, future medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, cognitive or emotional limitations, disability, and other accident-related losses.

Serious brain injuries can create long-term or permanent effects, so future medical and financial needs may also be important when evaluating a claim.

Closed head injury cases can involve complicated medical evidence, symptoms that develop over time, disputes over causation, and significant long-term effects on a person’s health, employment, and quality of life.

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 brain injury claims, gather medical and accident evidence, work with appropriate experts, and pursue the compensation our clients may be entitled to.

Depending on your case, your legal team may include attorneys, paralegals, case staff, investigators, and other professionals who can help move your claim forward and keep you informed throughout the process.

We believe everyone deserves access to excellent legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we offer free case evaluations. Qualifying closed head 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 you suffered a closed-head injury in Memphis because of someone else’s negligence, contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free case evaluation to learn more about your legal options.