Indiana Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
A traumatic brain injury occurs when a severe force or blow occurs to the head and brain. These often occur during serious car accidents, bicycle accidents, and other forms of personal injury cases. They can cause physical and financial strain. An experienced Indiana traumatic brain injury attorney from Stein Law knows how to help.
A traumatic brain injury is a devastating and serious result of many types of accidents. It can have debilitating effects on your health. When this happens, you need a qualified attorney who knows how to handle your personal injury case.
To pursue compensation in your case, speak with a qualified Indiana traumatic brain injury lawyer immediately. Stein Law knows how to investigate your case and pursue financial compensation for you. We know what you are going through and are here to help.
How can the brain injury lawyers at Stein Law help me?
Stein Law represents traumatic brain injury victims and countless other types of serious personal injury cases. We are well-versed in Indiana personal injury law and know how to pursue compensation in your case.
Our main focus is on helping injured clients get their lives back together following an accident and holding the negligent party responsible for the injuries they caused.
Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience representing injured victims. We guide clients throughout Indiana through the legal process. Your lawyer will investigate your case, consult with you on your prospects, and help you through the complicated legal system.
We can negotiate serious injury cases and have decades of litigation experience to take your case to trial when a defendant refuses to pay. Your physical and financial well-being are our priorities, and we are ready to fight for you.
What Does It Cost to Hire an Indiana Brain Injury Lawyer?
Many injured people are worried about the cost of an attorney. They wonder what it will cost or whether they can afford it. Stein Law understands these questions and is here to help injured victims.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won’t pay for our services unless we win compensation for you. We aim to be transparent about attorney fees. We also provide a free consultation on your case.
What compensation can I recover after a traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injuries can be costly. They also create a great deal of pain and suffering for victims and families. In an Indiana personal injury claim, both your economic and non-economic damages may be compensable following a traumatic brain injury.
Our firm can help you pursue financial compensation such as:
- Past and future medical bills
- Costs of rehabilitation services
- Lost income or lost future earning capacity
- Property damages
- Costs of disability equipment or home modifications
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship and support
- Disfigurement or scarring
- Wrongful death damages
- Punitive damages, in appropriate cases
This compensation is intended to help you recover following a traumatic brain injury. Our team will leverage the legal strategies and techniques to obtain the maximum compensation for you.
What is a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury is a severe trauma to the skull and brain. It occurs when the brain is suddenly smashed against the inside of the skull or suffers some penetrating injury. These injuries are commonly caused by sudden stops or powerful impacts to the head.
Mild traumatic brain injuries include concussions. These injuries can cause permanent damage to the brain and, in worst cases, death. When another person’s negligence causes a traumatic brain injury, a personal injury claim may help that person recover significant compensation.
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Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury can be caused by nearly any severe impact to the head. Common situations that may result in a severe head injury include, but are not limited to:
- Bicycle collisions
- Motorcycle crashes
- Car accidents
- Defective products
- Pedestrian accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Falling debris
If you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic brain injury, speak with a dedicated brain injury attorney in Indiana.
Warning Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury
You can look for certain signs after an accident to see if you might have a traumatic brain injury. Warning signs include the following:
- Headaches
- Vomiting or nausea
- Difficulties with speech
- Loss of balance or dizziness
- Sensitivity to sound and light
- Loss of consciousness, even if brief
- Difficulty sleeping or excessive sleeping
- Confusing or disorientation
- Sudden depression or anxiety
After an accident, especially with injuries to the head, be on the lookout for anything different. These injuries may show up immediately or even much later. Speak with a medical professional to ensure you are healthy and document your injuries for use in a brain injury lawsuit.
Consequences of a Serious Brain Injury
A serious brain injury can have temporary or permanent consequences. The pain and limitations they cause may be short-lived, but they can also last the rest of your life.
In addition to the physical symptoms, you will likely suffer limitations in your daily life. You may be unable to work, engage in hobbies, or socialize with family.
An injured victim could suffer partial or total paralysis. This can forever alter a person’s quality of life. Some families may lose a loved one because of a traumatic brain injury.
Indiana Statute of Limitations for Brain Injury Lawsuits
Under Indiana law, a time limitation — called a statute of limitations — exists to file a claim for a traumatic brain injury. If a case is filed after the statute of limitations period has expired, that claim is invalid and will almost certainly be dismissed by the court. This is true even if the case would have succeeded if it had been filed on time.
Traumatic brain injury cases are typically forms of personal injury or medical malpractice lawsuits. According to Indiana Code Section 34-11-2-4, the statute of limitations period for personal injury cases is two years. This means that you generally have two years from the accident date to file your lawsuit.
There are rare exceptions to the statute of limitations that may extend it and others that may shorten it. The best advice is to contact an attorney immediately after an accident. This not only protects your case against missing the statute of limitations but also preserves the evidence you will need to prove your case.
Contact a Brain Injury Lawyer at Stein Law Today
Contact Stein Law today for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Whether you were hurt in a motor vehicle accident, because of a negligent doctor, or in another situation, we want to help.
When someone else causes your injuries, you deserve to be compensated appropriately for everything you have been through.
