Brain injuries can be devastating for accident victims and their families, and the physical, emotional, and financial repercussions can last for years. If you or someone you love has experienced a brain injury, you may be entitled to recover compensation from the responsible party.
We understand how traumatic these injuries can be. Our goal is to explain your legal options, so you can decide how to move forward. Once we take on your case, our team handles all the legwork so that you can focus on healing. You do not have to face the consequences of an accident alone.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine offers free consultations to tell you how an Orlando personal injury lawyer can help.
How Much Will An Orlando Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney At Our Firm Cost?
Our personal injury law firm doesn’t charge attorney’s fees unless we win your case. That means we can begin working on your claim immediately because you won’t have to worry about getting together the money to pay. This payment arrangement is called a contingency-fee basis.
We take payment as a percentage of the financial compensation we help you recover. When we say we’ll manage everything, we mean it. We don’t want you to worry about anything, especially your finances.
Our Orlando Brain Injury Lawyers Are Here For You
Our legal team can put you at ease by:
- Reviewing your case confidentially at no cost or obligation to you.
- Helping you set up appointments and get your car fixed.
- Recommending doctors, mechanics, or other specialists whose assistance you may need.
- Staying in frequent contact throughout your case and giving you your lawyer’s phone number, so you can contact them as needed.
- Providing compassionate legal advice that enables you to make the best possible decisions about your case.
Legal Tasks We Handle
We can also handle all legal tasks related to your case, including the following:
- Reviewing your medical records: We want to understand your injury’s seriousness and impact on your life. We may examine medical records and speak to relevant parties to determine this.
- Investigating your accident: To determine the exact circumstances of your accident, we might visit the scene and collect evidence from various sources.
- Calculating damages: Our team can determine exactly how much monetary compensation you are entitled to recover. This way, the insurance company cannot get away with offering less than you deserve.
- Pursuing monetary compensation: Once we have all the information, we can decide whether to seek a pretrial settlement first or take your case straight to court.
- Acting as communication manager: We can talk to the insurance adjusters, represent you in court, file all necessary paperwork, and fight for compensation on your behalf.
After suffering severe trauma, you should have the chance to focus on your recovery and let our team take care of everything else. Our team works hard for clients in Orlando and throughout Florida. Now, we want to put our skills to work for you and your family.
The Types Of Accident Cases Our Orlando Law Firm Handles
Brain trauma and related spinal cord injuries can result from accidents and negligent acts. In most cases, these injuries are preventable. No matter how your trauma occurred, you may be able to pursue compensation for your damages.
We take on all types of brain injury cases, including those stemming from:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Brain injuries are sometimes sustained in a serious car, truck, or motorcycle accident. Most car and truck accidents fall under no-fault laws as outlined in Florida Statutes § 627.736. This means your insurance will pay up to a certain amount for your losses.
If a traffic collision caused your brain damage, an Orlando car accident lawyer on our team can hold the at-fault party legally liable for your brain injury and pursue additional compensation through litigation.
Work-Related Accidents
Work-related injuries most often fall under workers’ compensation as outlined in Florida Statutes § 440.055. These laws allow us to seek compensation for injuries that happen at work, including slips, falling object accidents, heavy machinery accidents, and other mishaps.
Sports-Related Accidents
We could hold the negligent party responsible if you were injured while playing sports. Liability in sports cases can be complicated and will depend on various factors. An Orlando accident lawyer can help you understand your rights and provide more information.
Boating Accidents
Brain injuries from boating accidents can result from another boater’s failure to follow maritime laws, including boating while intoxicated, speeding, or being reckless. If these or other acts of negligence played a role, another party might be liable for your damages.
Slips And Falls
If you slipped or fell in a public area or on another person’s property, the property owner may be held responsible for failing to maintain a safe environment. They must promptly attend to hazards like broken walkways, loose wires, and slippery spots. If they don’t, they may be deemed negligent.
Medical Malpractice
If a healthcare professional’s negligence or conduct contributed to your brain injury, you could pursue an Orlando medical malpractice claim to recover damages. Medical malpractice is distinct from poor medical outcomes. Malpractice may include the following:
- Failure to order proper tests or treatments
- An unnecessarily delayed diagnosis
- Failure to communicate with your other medical providers
- Failure to warn you about possible adverse outcomes
- Oxygen deprivation caused by negligence
Damages You May Recover In An Orlando Brain Injury Case
Brain injuries can be devastating to both the victim and their family. You may suffer from daily pain, be unable to maintain a job, and face a lifetime of medical bills.
When we take on your case, we consider current damages, such as medical bills, and how your condition will affect the rest of your life.
Some of the damages we typically pursue in brain injury cases include:
Bills For Medical Care
The calculation for medical damages generally includes all current medical bills, such as surgery, doctors’ checkups, emergency transportation, testing, and prescription drugs. We will also consider the cost of future care, such as rehabilitation, therapy, mobility aids, and a lifetime of care if required.
Loss Of Income And Diminished Earning Capacity
Even a mild brain injury may mean missing work for weeks or months. In some cases, you may be unable to work or do the same job as before the accident. We can seek compensation for those lost wages and employee benefits, such as medical care or retirement accounts.
Loss Of Quality Of Life And Emotional Instability
Brain injuries can create a lifetime of problems, including the inability to regulate emotions or carry out daily tasks. You may be in pain, suffer from depression, or be unable to enjoy life as you did before your injuries.
While compensation cannot give you your old life back, it can reduce the financial burden placed on your family by someone else’s negligent behavior.
Our legal team is here to help you if you have sustained brain damage. We can look for evidence to support your need for both economic and non-economic damages.
We Advocate For Families Following Fatal Traumatic Brain Injuries
Unfortunately, because brain injuries are so severe, they are often fatal. Brain death may occur relatively quickly after the accident, or the victim may succumb to the injury months or years later.
If you have lost a loved one to a fatal accident, please accept our deepest condolences. While nothing can ever undo what happened, we can help with your Orlando wrongful death case and pursue the damages you and your loved one deserve. We can:
- Help you understand your rights in this situation.
- Calculate how much you are eligible for in wrongful death damages, such as loss of companionship and funeral expenses.
- Provide vital legal support during a very difficult and stressful time.
We’re committed to doing everything possible to resolve your case.
Our Orlando Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys Will Calculate Your Losses
Your ability to thrive is significantly diminished after a catastrophic injury, and it’s important that your compensation claim accurately reflects that. A strong case will consider the impact of your brain damage both now and in the future.
A personal injury attorney at our firm will gather the evidence to illustrate the extent of your injuries and your life going forward. These items include medical bills, injury-related billing statements, and other documentation.
We may also consult with economists and medical professionals to determine what you’re owed. These experts can use their insight to determine your past, present, and future injury-related expenses. We want to help you build a compelling case and push for everything you need going forward.
The Statute Of Limitations For Brain Damage Cases In Florida
Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, accident victims have two years to file a lawsuit following an incident founded on negligence. This law means you have two years from your accident date to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party in your brain damage case.
Two years may seem like a long time, and you might be tempted to put off contacting a personal injury lawyer to focus on healing. However, your lawyer needs time to gather evidence and calculate the long-term effects of your injury. It is in your best interests to seek legal help as soon as possible after your accident.
You have the same amount of time to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida. Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(d) also gives wrongful death claimants just two years to file a lawsuit, so the sooner you get in touch with us, the better.
Our Client Testimonials Shine A Light On Our Commitment to Injured People
Since 2006, we’ve helped countless people recover compensation for their injury-related losses. Some have shared their experiences:
- “Elie Anidjar represented my case and did a fantastic job – clear communication, availability to take my call and answer my questions, really embedding himself into my case and knowing every single detail about it, and making me feel at ease with the long litigation process – he truly did an outstanding job.” — R.F.
- “Susanna and Evan were great. Always available and caring and on top of their game. Susanna always made me feel comfortable with updates on my case, and she’s a great listener. I never felt rushed. Thank you guys!” — T.B.
An Overview Of Brain Injuries
Mayo Clinic explains that a traumatic brain injury results from a sudden blow or jolt to the head. Common symptoms include:
- Memory loss
- Problems concentrating
- Loss of consciousness
- Poor balance and coordination
- Slurred speech
- Light and sound sensitivity
- Headaches
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mood swings
- Changes in sleeping patterns
Many of these symptoms can take days to manifest. By the time many victims see a doctor, they face a long road to recovery that could have been shortened had they gotten medical attention sooner.
In addition, receiving prompt assistance also shows the insurance company that your auto accident, motorcycle crash, slip and fall, or another incident that led to your brain injury is a direct cause of it. The longer you wait, the more difficult it can be to make that connection, and the insurance company may feel less inclined to pay you a settlement that covers all your losses.
What Should I Do After Suffering A Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury affects how the brain works and is life-altering. You may be unsure about your next steps after suffering an injury this serious. We empathize with you and want to help you understand your options. To bolster both your mental health and injury case, we recommend that you:
Seek Therapy
Traumatic brain injuries can affect your range of motion, cognitive processing, and more. By seeking therapy, you can increase your quality of life. You also show the liable insurer that you’re doing everything possible to improve your condition and deserve fair compensation for your accident-related losses.
Refrain From Strenuous Activity
It’s disappointing to learn that living with this type of injury puts restrictions on your life. You may be unable to partake in sporting activities you once enjoyed. You may have to take a break from driving due to cognitive impairment.
You should refrain from those activities and listen to your doctor’s orders. You do not want to exacerbate your condition. The insurer is not liable for complications that are unrelated to the accident. You want to be careful to ensure both your health and the case’s strength.
Keep A Journal
We want to help you recover everything you need to account for your pain, suffering, and mental anguish. However, as you know, these accident consequences don’t come with billing statements or receipts. We need to assess your situation to learn more about your condition.
Keeping a journal (either physically or digitally) helps us gain important insight into your condition and how it affects your life. We may also use this journal as evidence when negotiating with the insurer or litigating your case.
Consider Partnering With A Personal Injury Lawyer At Our Firm
Remember how we said you should refrain from any strenuous activity? Building and managing an injury case on your own isn’t a walk in the park; it’s also strenuous.
Let an experienced brain injury lawyer from our firm manage your personal injury claim or lawsuit to protect your future health and well-being.
While you attend therapy, document your experience, and spend time with your family, we will pursue compensation on your behalf.
Start Working With Our Personal Injury Attorney On Your Brain Injury Case Today
If you or a loved one sustained brain damage in Orlando, our team could help. At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, we understand the devastating effects these types of injuries can have on families. Let us help you through the legal process. You do not have to deal with the consequences of this injury alone.
Don’t let an insurance company take advantage of you! Contact us today for a free consultation with our firm.
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