While any type of accident could result in traumatic brain injury, the most common causes are:

• Motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, etc.)
• Slip and fall accidents
• Sport-related injuries
• Medical malpractice
• Violence (aggravated assault, gunshot wounds, homicide, etc.)
• Construction site accidents

A 2018 study shows 1 in 4 mild traumatic brain injuries occur in the workplace. For example, construction workers have a higher risk of head trauma from falls off scaffolding, ladders, or roofs. Rest assured — our experienced personal injury attorneys can help, no matter the cause of your injury.

A traumatic brain injury can result in various physical and cognitive symptoms, from mild headaches and confusion to severe impairment of movement and consciousness. The signs of a brain injury vary from person to person and depend on the severity of the injury.

In general, a mild brain injury might result in the following symptoms:

• Blurry vision
• Headaches
• Tinnitus (ringing noises in your ears)
• Dizziness and confusion
• Memory loss and forgetfulness
• Balance problems

Signs of severe brain damage may include the following:

• Vomiting or nausea
• Behavioral and personality changes
• Weakness on one side
• Seizures
• Difficulty speaking or walking

Regardless of symptoms, you should seek medical care immediately after a head injury.

You should always consult a personal injury attorney with experience handling traumatic brain injury claims to see if you have a case. We’ll be able to review the facts of your case and advise you on your personal legal options.

Factors we consider when determining if you have a personal injury case include the following:

• The cause of the injury
• The extent of the injury
• Potential for recovery

It's crucial that you provide our attorneys with all relevant medical records and other evidence related to the injury.

You have three years from the accident date to file a traumatic brain injury under New York’s statute of limitations. The deadline is 30 months (2.5 years) if the brain damage results from medical malpractice.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. Overall, it’s best to meet with our attorneys to understand the deadlines in your case.

A personal injury lawsuit allows you to recover damages for economic and non-economic losses.

Economic damages help pay for a person’s physical recovery. For example, lost wages while you recover from your injury and all your medical expenses, including, but not limited to:

• The cost of in-home medical care
• 24/7 supervised care
• Home modifications
• Physical and speech therapy

Non-economic damages refer to intangible losses, including the following:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Diminished quality of life
• Loss of your earning potential
• Property damage
• Damages for wrongful death

While financial compensation won’t erase the long-term impact of a personal injury, it can protect your financial future and quality of life.