Columbus Ohio Brain Injury Attorneys
What to Do Following a Brain Injury
- If the brain injury was related to a motor
vehicle collision, insist that a report be filed with the police, sheriff
or state highway patrol.
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers
of all witnesses.
- If the brain injury was related to a motor
vehicle accident, photograph the accident scene, including all vehicles
involved (before repairing) and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises).
Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.
- If the brain injury resulted from another type
of accident, photograph everything involved in the accident.
- Talk to no one about the incident or injuries
other than your personal physician or lawyer.
- Sign nothing without consulting a lawyer.
Truthful statements you make in an attempt to be helpful can easily be
misinterpreted and turned against you.
- Tell your personal physician or surgeon
exactly how the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints.
Be sure to report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however
minor these things may seem at the time.
- Do not assume that you did not lose
consciousness just because you cannot remember losing
consciousness.
- Begin keeping a diary of how the brain injury
affects your life and family. In particular, write down all medical
related visits and everything that causes physical pain, frustration or
worry.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses
relating to the accident or the incident that caused the brain injury.
- If the injury was related to an accident and
you were given a ticket, consult a lawyer before paying a ticket or
appearing in court, even if you believe you were partially at fault.
Admissions made in traffic court could unfairly hurt your case.
Clark Perdue
The Columbus, Ohio law firm of Clark Perdue has extensive
experience handling claims involving brain injuries. 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 consultation about
your brain injury claim, please call one of our experienced Ohio brain injury
lawyers, or send a confidential e-mail.
We promise to respond promptly.
