A brain injury can change how you think, work, and relate to the people around you, sometimes in ways that appear weeks later. A traumatic brain injury lawyer in Brookhaven can investigate what caused your injury and pursue compensation that reflects both your current bills and your long-term needs.
John Foy & Associates handles these claims across Brookhaven and DeKalb County. Brain injury claims are part of our work as your Brookhaven personal injury lawyer. We do not put a value on your case until you reach maximum medical improvement, because an early number can leave out care you will need later.
If you have questions about your situation, we are glad to talk whenever you are ready. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.
Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a blow, jolt, or object disrupts normal brain function. Doctors classify these injuries by how they happen and what part of the brain they affect. Common types include:
- Concussions, which can occur without a loss of consciousness or a visible wound
- Contusions, or bruising of brain tissue from a direct impact
- Coup-contrecoup injuries, where the brain strikes both the front and back of the skull
- Diffuse axonal injuries, caused by rapid twisting or shaking that tears nerve fibers
- Epidural and subdural hematomas, which involve bleeding between the brain and skull
- Penetrating injuries, where an object breaks through the skull
A “mild” diagnosis does not always mean a mild outcome. Some concussions lead to post-concussion symptoms that last for months, while a slow brain bleed may not cause obvious symptoms until hours after an accident. Worsening headaches, repeated vomiting, confusion, or trouble waking up call for emergency care right away.
Common Causes of TBIs in Brookhaven
Car accidents cause many of the brain injuries we see in Brookhaven. Heavy traffic on Peachtree Road, Buford Highway, and North Druid Hills Road, along with stretches of I-285 and I-85 nearby, creates frequent rear-end and intersection crashes. A head can strike a window, steering wheel, or headrest even in a crash that looks minor from the outside.
Slip and fall accidents are another frequent cause, especially at apartment complexes, stores, and parking decks. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1, a property owner may be liable when they knew or should have known about a hazard, such as a wet floor or broken stair, and failed to fix it. One hard fall onto concrete can cause a serious bleed, especially for older adults.
Construction is constant in Brookhaven, with mixed-use projects and road work along Peachtree Road and Dresden Drive. Workers can suffer brain injuries from scaffold falls or falling tools and materials. Workers’ compensation usually covers injuries against an employer, but a separate claim may be possible against a third party that contributed to your injury.
Long-Term Impacts of a Brain Injury
A brain injury can affect memory, attention, and the ability to plan or make decisions. You may tire faster, struggle to follow conversations, or find that tasks you once handled easily now take far longer. Some survivors develop headaches, dizziness, vision problems, or seizures that require ongoing treatment.
The emotional and behavioral effects can be just as hard. Depression, anxiety, irritability, and personality changes can strain marriages, friendships, and relationships with children. Family members often notice these changes first, and their observations can become important evidence.
Work is frequently affected too. You might return with fewer hours or reduced duties, need a different job, or be unable to work at all. Moderate and severe TBIs may require years of rehabilitation, such as the brain injury programs offered at facilities like Shepherd Center in nearby Buckhead, and some people need lifelong supervision or home care.
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Damages Available Under Georgia Law
Georgia law allows you to seek compensation for both financial losses and personal harm caused by someone else’s negligence. Depending on the evidence, damages in a TBI claim may include:
- Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, and medication
- Physical, occupational, speech, and cognitive rehabilitation
- Future medical care, home modifications, and in-home support
- Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, your award may be reduced by your share of fault, and you cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault. For accidents on or after April 21, 2025, defendants may show what was actually paid for medical care, and seatbelt use may be admitted in crash cases. That makes careful medical documentation even more important to your claim.
Punitive damages may also be available when clear and convincing evidence shows willful misconduct, malice, or conscious indifference to consequences. Georgia generally caps punitive damages at $250,000, but that cap does not apply in certain cases, such as crashes caused by drunk or impaired drivers.
How a Brookhaven Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Can Help
Our team has over 350 years of combined experience and over $1 billion recovered. As your traumatic brain injury attorney in Brookhaven, we can gather crash reports, surveillance footage, and construction site records before they disappear. We can also work with doctors and life care planners to document your injury and future needs.
Adjusters may ask for a recorded statement or broad medical authorization while memory problems still make those talks hard. We can handle insurer calls and review any offer before you sign a release that ends your claim.
Georgia generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, and government claims may require notice much sooner. It’s best to work with a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident so there is enough time to investigate and negotiate.
Get The Strong Arm on Your Side Today
You do not need to know how your recovery will turn out before talking with us. A Brookhaven traumatic brain injury lawyer at John Foy & Associates can review how the accident happened, who may be responsible, and what your claim may need to cover in the years ahead.
Contact John Foy & Associates today for your free consultation about your brain injury claim. E-signature and video conferencing options make it easier to work with us while you focus on recovery.
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