Long Island Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

St. James, New York attorneys seek compensation for TBI

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is harm to the brain caused by the impact of an external force, which can result from a fall, a motor vehicle collision, a workplace accident, a sports event or a violent assault. A TBI can be catastrophic, threatening the seat of the victim’s consciousness and the ability to control their body. It can require extensive treatment and rehabilitation to return the patient to a semblance of normality. If you or a loved one has sustained a head injury, the TBI attorneys at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP are ready to help. A Long Island traumatic brain injury lawyer at our St. James firm can investigate the cause of the TBI, identify at-fault parties and aggressively pursue the compensation needed to address this life-altering type of injury. 

What is traumatic brain injury?

A traumatic brain injury occurs when a head impact causes the brain to move rapidly within the skull, which can lead to bruising, bleeding, torn tissues and sometimes brain damage. A TBI can be caused by:

• Blunt force — An object strikes the skull with sufficient force to cause bleeding of brain tissue.
• Concussive force — Shock waves from an explosion impact the brain.
• Penetration — A foreign object, such as a flying piece of metal, penetrates the skull and tears brain tissue.
• Severe shaking — Violent shaking can move the brain within the cranium, causing brain tissue to tear.

A TBI is categorized as mild, moderate or severe according to the scope of damage.

How often does traumatic brain injury happen?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TBI causes about 30 percent of all injury deaths in the United States. In 2020, the CDC recorded more than 587 TBI-related hospitalizations daily. That number does not include cases treated in ERs, primary care and urgent care facilities, or those receiving no treatment. In 2021, the CDC classified 69,473 deaths as TBI-related.

Symptoms that suggest you might have TBI after a NY accident

With mild traumatic brain injury, a person might experience brief unconsciousness, followed by:

• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue 
• Speech problems 
• Dizziness 
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ears
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Memory or concentration problems
• Mood changes 
• Depression or anxiety
• Trouble sleeping or excess sleeping

Symptoms of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury can also include: 

• Longer loss of consciousness 
• Convulsions or seizures
• Dilation of the pupils 
• Weakness or numbness in the extremities
• Loss of coordination
• Confusion
• Agitation or combativeness 
• Slurred speech

Victims of TBI must seek immediate medical care to mitigate potential harm.

Common causes of traumatic brain injury to Long Island residents

A TBI can occur under a variety of circumstances, such as:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Assault
• Athletics accidents
• Bicycle crashes
• Slip and fall accidents
• Falling merchandise accidents
• Accidents at a construction site

In any situation where a victim can sustain blunt force trauma or a penetration injury, there is potential for TBI.

The process to file a lawsuit for TBI on Long Island

A TBI case requires careful investigation of the circumstances of the injurious event to ascertain its cause and the potentially responsible parties. It also requires consulting medical experts who can precisely evaluate the extent of the injury and the victim’s prognosis for recovery. Based on the depth of the harm suffered and the degree of recovery that is likely, a TBI attorney can make a well-supported demand for damages, which include amounts for present and future:

• Medical bills
• Rehabilitation
• Personal care
• Lost earnings

The attorney can also demand compensation for pain and suffering and loss of quality of life, which are generally substantial in a TBI case.

Contact a knowledgeable Long Island attorney for victims of TBI

Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP in St. James, NY represents people who have sustained traumatic brain injuries in accidents across Long Island. Call {PHONE} or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.