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Even a seemingly mild brain injury can change the entire life of someone in Sandy Springs. Your brain is the driver of your thoughts, personality, mental capabilities, physical functions of your body, and more. Brain damage can make it difficult for the injured person to live as they could before. If you suffered a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence, it’s time to speak with a Sandy Springs brain injury lawyer.
At John Foy & Associates, we know brain injuries can result from many different types of injury accidents. We have more than 20 years of experience working on these types of cases and winning our clients the compensation they deserve. Talk with one of our compassionate and experienced brain injury attorneys during a FREE consultation today by calling (404) 400-4000 or contacting us online.
Leading Causes of Brain Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the top causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the United States include:
- Falls, especially in adults aged 65 and older and children aged zero to 17
- Being hit by or striking against an object, especially in children aged 17 or below
- Motor vehicle crashes, including car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents and
- Intention self-harm
These are some of the leading causes, but brain injuries can happen from a number of different incidents.
Brain injuries happen when there is trauma to the skull, head, or spine that impacts the brain, sometimes changing it forever. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in Sandy Springs, it’s important to get to the bottom of why the injury happened. From there, you can know whether or not you have a case to seek compensation.
How to Know if You Have a Brain Injury Case in Sandy Springs
To have a case for compensation, there must be a negligent party in your brain injury. In other words, someone’s actions (or inactions) must have directly led to your brain injury and damages it has caused. This can be hard to determine without legal expertise, and that’s why brain injury lawyers exist.
Most injury lawyers (like John Foy & Associates) will offer a free consultation. You can use this opportunity to tell them about your situation and how your injury happened. An experienced lawyer will be able to tell you whether or not you have a valid case. (If you suffered a brain injury that was not entirely your fault, chances are good that you do.)
It’s also vital to see a doctor as soon as you can after suffering a blow to the head, even if you feel okay at the time. The brain is complex, and symptoms that other people might ignore, such as headaches or dizziness, can mean something much more serious is going on. A good lawyer will also know to ask questions about your symptoms.
Schedule a Consultation Today
To speak with one of our experienced and compassionate brain injury lawyers today, call (404) 400-4000 or contact us online for a FREE consultation. We can go over the details of what happened, let you know how your case looks, and discuss how we can help you. There are no upfront fees and no cost at all unless we win you money.
The Costs and Damages of a Brain Injury
A brain injury can impact a victim’s entire life. Because the brain is so complex—and the medical world is learning more about it all the time—the recovery from a brain injury is often much longer than other types of injuries.
Medical Costs
Brain injuries may require hospitalization, years of medical care, tests, surgeries, new prescription medications, physical therapy, mental health treatment, psychiatric care, and more. You might need long-term help taking care of yourself and your family.
The medical costs of a brain injury can be astronomical, and you should not be responsible for the costs if you did not cause your injury. Your lawyer will help you keep track of all the medical expenses you face because of the accident. You’ll need to include evidence of these damages in your claim.
Lost Wages
Not only does an injury accident often cause you to miss precious work time, but a brain injury can also make it difficult to work at all. You might be forced to change jobs to something you can manage with your brain injury. You can claim lost wages and loss of earning capacity in your claim.
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering damages refer to the physical and emotional suffering you experience because of your brain injury. Since brain damage can affect your life in such a deep way, you may be eligible for a lot of pain and suffering damages. These damages are difficult to calculate, so you’ll want to work with a lawyer who can make sure they are accurately represented in your claim.
Why You Should Talk to a Brain Injury Lawyer Today
Since your brain is vital for so many everyday functions, the thought of pursuing a personal injury case might seem like a lot. That’s why we highly recommend working with a trusted and experienced lawyer who can help. Our brain injury lawyers are here to help:
- Show who was negligent in your accident
- Gather evidence of the accident and your damages
- Calculate your damages and file your personal injury claim
- Communicate and negotiate with the insurance company for you and
- Help you file a lawsuit and go to court (if you need to)
You’ll also want to work with someone who is experienced in this type of case. There are many facets of law and many different specialties. Be sure to contact a personal injury lawyer in Sandy Springs who has experience with brain injury cases—also known as a brain injury lawyer.
A brain injury lawyer will be most up-to-date and well-versed in related laws and will have investigators, economists, and other professionals and resources to use when building your case.
Speak with a Sandy Springs Brain Injury Lawyer for Free Today
If you suffered a brain injury caused by someone else, don’t wait to get help. John Foy & Associates is here to help you with your case today. We do not charge a fee unless we win you money, and the consultation is always FREE.
To get started today, call (404) 400-4000 or contact us online and we’ll set you up with your FREE consultation. We look forward to helping you.
