Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Traumatic brain injury is often referred to as TBI. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Recent data shows that, on average, approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury annually. Atlanta injury lawyers can help you receive compensation for your TBI.

Approximately 20 percent of TBIs are caused by motor vehicle accidents, and there are about 5.3 million Americans living with a TBI. Brain injuries often result in severe and catastrophic consequences; one moment the victim is functioning normally and the next moment their life has abruptly changed for the worse. Often, these injuries are absolutely crippling. Suffering a TBI could easily impact your ability to work, your relationships, and even your day-to-day activities.

A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Often times persons involved in serious car wrecks will sustain a blow to their head which may result in TBI symptoms. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. The majority of TBIs that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild TBI.

The consequences of a severe brain injury can affect all aspects of our lives, including our personality. A brain injury is vastly different from a broken bone or any other type of injury. An injury to any other part of your body usually limits the use of a specific part of your body, but your personality and mental abilities remain unchanged. Brain injuries do not heal like other injuries. Recovery is usually very limited and the consequence of two similar injuries may be very different. Symptoms may appear right away or may not be present for days or weeks after the injury.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an automobile wreck resulting in a TBI you should contact an attorney with experience in these types of claims. Our attorneys at Link & Smith, P.C. have handled many claims involving TBI and we are ready to speak to you about your claim.

TBI can cause a wide range of functional short- or long-term changes affecting thinking, sensation, language, or emotions:

•Thinking (i.e., memory and reasoning);
•Sensation (i.e., touch, taste, and smell);
•Language (i.e., communication, expression, and understanding); and
•Emotion (i.e., depression, anxiety, personality changes, aggression, acting out, and social inappropriateness).

TBI can also cause epilepsy and increase the risk for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain disorders that become more prevalent with age. A TBI doesn’t just impact you immediately; the effects of your injury could appear out of the blue years later.

It’s critical to contact an Atlanta personal injury lawyer immediately if you or someone you know has suffered a TBI as a result of an accident. The Georgia statute of limitations for personal injury is two years, meaning you have two years after the accident to file a claim. After this time period, it will be almost impossible to get compensation for your injury.

Brain injuries are often expensive; aside from surgeries or other medical treatments, you will likely need rehabilitation. If you have sustained a TBI in an accident, there’s a good chance you are eligible to receive compensation to pay your medical bills, as well as to compensate for your pain and suffering. You need an injury lawyer with an extensive history in dealing with TBI cases.

There are many complex legal and medical issues involved in a TBI claim, therefore you should seek an attorney with experience in handling TBI cases. Our attorneys at Link & Smith, P.C. have many years of personal injury litigation experience and we have the skill and knowledge to successfully represent your in your TBI claim. For a free consultation with one of our attorneys contact us toll free at 404-315-8840.