A brain injury is any trauma to the brain, movement of the brain, or deprivation of oxygen that results in tissue damage. There are two major types of brain injury: non-traumatic and traumatic. Non-traumatic brain injury, which results from a prolonged lack of blood or oxygen to the brain. Causes include stroke, infection, tumors, or an obstructed airway. Traumatic brain injury results from actual physical damage to the brain itself.

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury (mild or severe), seek medical attention right away. Traumatic brain injuries can be difficult to diagnose at a glance, and untreated brain injuries can cause long-term cognitive and physical damage. Document any medical visits, prescriptions, and missed time from work and get witness statements where possible. Finally, contact an experienced brain injury lawyer as soon as possible. It is important that you have a lawyer with extensive experience handling these types of cases because they can be very complex. The consultation is free. We only get paid when you get paid.

• Hitting your head after a fall
• Being struck by a falling object
• Sports-related injuries
• Vehicle accidents. (cars, trucks or motorcycles).

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), auto accidents and slip and falls are the leading cause of TBI.

For most personal injury claims, you have three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. Even though you have 3 years, it is important you get started as soon as possible in order to secure all the evidence you will need for your case.