Brain Injury Attorney
Suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation
While the vast majority of our cases are railroad-related, the high concentration of railroad-related brain injuries has forced our attorneys to become experts in brain injury law. If you have been a victim and have suffered a brain injury, our attorneys and staff are well-equipped to assist you in any cases involving traumatic brain injury. Contact us today to set up a free, no-obligation, and fully confidential initial consultation with a top-tier brain injury attorney.
Steps to Take After Sustained a Head Injury in an Accident
All serious head injuries—whether they occurred in a railroad crossing crash, truck accident, or fall accident—require proper medical care. Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are complex medical conditions. The severity and symptoms of a brain injury will depend on a wide range of case-driven factors, including the force of the impact and the specific part of the brain that was affected. Here are three steps to take if you suffered a head injury:
- Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Your health takes the top priority. A brain injury can arise with a delayed onset. You may feel far worse 24, 48, or 72 hours after a bad accident. Be sure that you see a doctor right away.
- Document the Accident: You will need evidence of liability to bring a successful personal injury claim. To the best of your ability, try to document your accident and your injuries proactively. Evidence is key.
- Consult With a Lawyer Before an Insurer: Most personal injury claims—including brain injury claims—are handled by insurance companies. Before you provide any statement to an insurance adjuster, consult with a top-tier brain injury attorney.
Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Cause Long-term Physical and Mental Trauma
- Brain injuries can cause physical, cognitive, social, and vocational changes. Recovery is often a lifelong process of adjustments and accommodations for the injured individual and his or her family. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines a traumatic brain injury as an injury that occurs when a sudden physical assault on the head causes damage to the brain.
- Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by a variety of accidents, including those involving trains, cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The lawyers at Pottroff & Karlin, LLC work with victims of railroad-related accidents, and brain injuries are sometimes involved. While not all brain injuries are traumatic (brain injury can come from simple oxygen deprivation), all brain injuries should be taken seriously. They often require extensive caregiving that severely alters the lives of both victims and victims’ friends and families.
Proper Treatment for a Brain Injury is Highly Case-Specific
Appropriate treatment of a brain injury can involve diagnostic testing, drugs, surgery, and rehabilitation. Rehabilitation, a critical aspect of optimal recovery, is prohibitively expensive. For catastrophic injuries, an extensive team of caregivers may be necessary. It is not uncommon for an injured individual to see a neurologist, neurosurgeon, physiatrist, neuropsychiatrist, vocational expert, life-care planner, neuropsychologist, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists. In most cases, the lives of the injured individuals’ families are completely disrupted as they focus their energies on securing proper medical care. If a railroad company is responsible for causing a life-altering brain injury, the railroad company should be held accountable.
Recovering Financial Compensation for Victims and Families
If you or your loved one sustained a brain injury in an accident, it is crucial that you are able to access the financial support that you need to treat your injuries, cover your damages, and provide for your family. We work tirelessly to help injured victims secure the maximum settlement or verdict. You may be entitled to recover financial compensation for:
- Property loss, such as vehicle repairs;
- Emergency care and other medical costs;
- Hospital bills and other health care costs;
- Physical therapy and rehabilitative care;
- Loss of wages, including diminished earnings;
- Pain and suffering and mental anguish;
- Long-term physical disability; and
- Permanent cognitive impairment.
Why Trust the Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys at Pottroff & Karlin
Brain injury cases are notoriously complex. At Pottroff & Karlin, LLC, we have the professional skills and proven legal expertise to help victims and families get true justice. Whether you or your loved one sustained a TBI in a railroad crossing collision, commercial truck crash, or another type of accident, we are here to help. More specifically, our brain injury lawyers will:
- Hear your story and answer questions about your personal injury claim;
- Investigate the accident that caused your brain injury—gathering evidence; and
- Take legal action to help you get justice, medical care, and full financial compensation.
Contact Our Brain Injury Lawyers Today for Your Free Case Review
If you or a loved one has experienced a brain injury, you should seek medical and legal assistance as soon as possible. If the injury came through the wrongdoing of another and you are wondering what to do, contact our attorneys, and we’ll utilize our knowledge, skill, creativity, and dedication to help you find the best solution.
- From law offices in Manhattan, Kansas, the lawyers of Pottroff & Karlin, LLC serve clients locally and across the country. In cases involving railroad crossing accidents and brain injuries, our lawyers have built a lasting reputation as a professional team of expert safety advocates. Be proactive: Contact us today to set up your free, no obligation consultation.
