Alpharetta
Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one is experiencing memory problems, headaches, confusion, or other symptoms after an accident, an Alpharetta traumatic brain injury lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and whether you may have a claim for compensation.

At John Foy & Associates, we represent people who have suffered serious head injuries because of someone else’s negligence. Since our firm was founded in 1999, we have recovered more than $1 billion for injured clients while maintaining strong ties to the Atlanta and Georgia communities.

If you have questions about a possible brain injury claim, contact us for a free consultation with an Alpharetta personal injury lawyer.

Why Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Require Careful Evidence

Traumatic brain injury claims can present issues that do not arise in every personal injury case. Symptoms may be delayed, change over time, or initially appear consistent with a relatively mild concussion before interfering with your work, relationships, and daily activities.

Medical records, diagnostic testing, and opinions from treating physicians can help establish the nature and severity of the injury. Your claim may also need to show how cognitive changes, behavioral symptoms, physical limitations, or ongoing treatment affect your ability to work and manage everyday responsibilities.

Insurance companies may dispute the severity of your symptoms or argue that they were caused by something other than the accident. As your traumatic brain injury lawyers in Atlanta, we work to connect the medical evidence to the accident and document the losses the injury has caused.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury disrupts normal brain function. Some injuries are immediately apparent, while others are harder to identify without medical evaluation and follow-up care.

You do not have to lose consciousness to suffer a TBI. Depending on your symptoms and the circumstances of the injury, doctors may use neurological examinations, cognitive testing, CT scans, MRIs, or other diagnostic tools to evaluate a possible brain injury.

Common Symptoms After a Brain Injury

Symptoms vary based on the location and severity of the injury. In some cases, family members or friends notice behavioral or cognitive changes before the injured person recognizes them.

Common signs of a traumatic brain injury can include:

• Headaches, dizziness, or nausea.
• Memory loss or difficulty concentrating.
• Mood changes, anxiety, or irritability.
• Blurred vision or sensitivity to light.
• Sleep disturbances or unusual fatigue.

Other symptoms may include confusion, ringing in the ears, difficulty speaking, balance problems, depression, or changes in judgment. Post-concussion symptoms can also continue well beyond the initial injury and interfere with work, school, relationships, and daily routines.

Accidents That Can Cause Brain Injuries in Alpharetta

Traumatic brain injuries can result from many types of accidents involving negligence. In Alpharetta, we see brain injury claims arising from vehicle crashes, falls, unsafe property conditions, workplace incidents, and other preventable events.

A claim generally requires evidence that another person or entity failed to use reasonable care and that this conduct caused your injuries. Depending on what happened, the responsible party could be a driver, employer, contractor, property owner, business, or another person or company.

Common Causes of TBI Claims

Our Alpharetta TBI lawyers may handle brain injury claims involving:

• Car accidents.
• Truck accidents.
• Motorcycle accidents.
• Slip and fall incidents.
• Pedestrian or bicycle accidents.
• Workplace or construction accidents.

Other cases can involve falling objects, unsafe premises, or severe impacts during a collision. A vehicle crash can cause the brain to move forcefully within the skull, resulting in an injury even when there is no visible wound to the head.

Compensation Available in a Traumatic Brain Injury Claim

If another person or company caused your injury, you may be able to pursue compensation for both current and future losses. The amount available depends on factors such as the severity of the TBI, your medical needs, your income losses, and the effect the injury has had on your life.

Depending on the facts of your case, damages may include:

• Past and future medical expenses.
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs.
• Lost wages.
• Reduced future earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering.
• Assistive devices and home modifications.
• Transportation and other injury-related expenses.
• Costs associated with long-term care or permanent disability.

At John Foy & Associates, we look at more than the bills and income losses you have already incurred. When an injury is expected to affect you for years, we also assess reasonably anticipated future treatment, care needs, earning losses, and changes in your ability to live independently.

Proving Liability in an Alpharetta TBI Claim

To recover compensation in a negligence claim, you generally must establish that another party owed you a duty of care, failed to meet that duty, and caused an injury that resulted in damages. A brain injury lawyer in Alpharetta can gather and evaluate evidence related to each part of the claim.

Evidence may include:

• Police or incident reports.
• Witness statements.
• Photographs or surveillance footage.
• Medical records and imaging results.
• Testimony from treating physicians.
• Neurological or neuropsychological testing.
• Accident reconstruction evidence.
• Employment or vocational records.

Brain injuries are not always visible, which can give insurers an opening to dispute symptoms or argue that they are unrelated to the accident. We work to document your treatment history, symptoms, changes in functioning, and medical findings so the evidence presents a clear account of your injury and losses.

Georgia also follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you share some responsibility for the accident, your compensation can be reduced according to your percentage of fault. If you are found 50% or more responsible, Georgia law bars recovery.

How Our Alpharetta Brain Injury Attorneys Can Help

A serious head injury can leave you dealing with medical treatment, missed work, insurance calls, and uncertainty about what comes next. Our Alpharetta brain injury attorneys handle the legal work involved in investigating and documenting your claim while keeping you informed about its progress.

Depending on your case, we may:

• Gather accident reports, medical records, and other evidence.
• Identify potentially responsible parties.
• Communicate with insurance companies.
• Review medical documentation related to your TBI.
• Calculate current and anticipated financial losses.
• Document how the injury has affected your work and daily life.
• Negotiate for a settlement that reflects your documented losses.
• Prepare the case for litigation when a fair resolution cannot be reached.

We approach every client relationship according to the principles John Foy established when he founded our firm: respect, open communication, and personalized care. You should understand what is happening with your case and why we are taking each step.

Talk to an Alpharetta Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

John Foy & Associates has represented injured people for more than 25 years. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you, and the fee percentage is agreed upon before representation begins.

Contact us today for a free consultation with an Alpharetta traumatic brain injury attorney. We are available 24/7 to discuss your accident, your injuries, and the next steps available under Georgia law.