Columbus Ohio Brain Injury Lawyers
BRAIN INJURIES
Even so-called
"mild" brain damage can turn lives upside down. Minor impairments to
memory and brain function can result in loss of daily functioning and
employment, and can create severe emotional and financial hardship.
A traumatic brain injury can cause confusing changes that are not easily
understood by the survivor's family. Simple tasks once taken for granted may
become cumbersome or even impossible. Brain injury survivors often suffer a
loss of memory and mood swings. Worse yet, others don't readily understand the extent
of the injury. Family and friends may see no outward sign of injury but can be
frustrated by changes in mood, memory, and function.
Questions You Should Ask An
Attorney
What to Do Following a Brain Injury
Understanding
your legal rights can help you deal effectively with the crisis of a head
injury.
Specialized Cases
We understand the
unique needs of head injury survivors and their families-and we have the
knowledge and experience to be sensitive, aggressive and effective advocates
for them.
To protect
your legal rights following a traumatic brain injury, you should consult an
attorney with specific training and experience in head injury cases. It is
crucial that your attorney understand the extent of disability such injuries
can cause-physically, cognitively, and emotionally. Before hiring an attorney
to represent you, be sure to ask them about their specific experience with
these kinds of cases. Also ask if there staff is trained to deal with
brain injury survivors and their families. For a list of other questions you
may want to ask, click here .
At Clark Perdue, we have handled many complex
brain injury cases. For example:
- We represented a sixty-year-old woman who
suffered a severe brain injury when her car was struck by a van owned by a
local utility company. The utility company blamed the woman, although the
evidence-including statements made by the utility's driver-showed that the
van pulled in front of our client. We hired highly skilled experts and
conducted two "focus groups" which showed we would win. When we
were only three days away from trial and completely prepared, the utility
company finally offered a very substantial settlement. Our client is now
able to receive all of the care she needs to be comfortable for the rest
of her life.
- Chad suffered a catastrophic brain injury as a
result of an automobile collision. As a result, Chad's family was forced
to rebuild their home-adding wheelchair ramps, widening doors, and turning
Chad's bedroom into a virtual hospital room. Additionally, Chad's mother
was forced to quit her job to become a round-the-clock caregiver to her
son. We sued the driver who caused the collision, as well as two insurance
companies that provided insurance to Chad and his family. This lawsuit
resulted in a substantial settlement, allowing Chad's family to pay for
the changes to their home, and to obtain some help in caring for Chad.
Auto Related
Surprisingly, you
can suffer a traumatic brain injury without actually hitting your head. In
severe cases of whiplash, the brain can sustain bruising and permanent
disruption of nerve fibers. Some important symptoms are headaches, blurred
vision, forgetfulness, mood changes, or inability to perform tasks that were
once routine.
Even if you
are partially at fault, you may still be entitled to recover a portion of your
damages. Under Ohio's law of comparative fault, if more than one person causes
an accident, the fault is shared by the parties.
Brain Injury Resources
Brain Injury Association of Ohio
Brain Injury Ring
DrDiane.com
National Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Control
Clark Perdue
We have extensive experience handling claims involving brain injury. If
requested, we will meet you--in your home or at the hospital, if necessary--to
explain your legal rights and make suggestions for immediate action. For a free
brain injury consultation, please call us, or send a confidential e-mail.
We promise to respond promptly.
