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The Dallas brain injury lawyers of Tate Law Offices, P.C., have a long history of helping accident victims and their families in Dallas and throughout Texas to deal with the consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
This injury occurs when brain tissue is damaged by a hard blow to the head or by a jolt that causes the brain to suddenly move back-and-forth or side-to-side, striking the skull.
As our law firm has seen, TBI arises most commonly in the car and other motor vehicle accidents. However, brain injuries also frequently result from falls, workplace accidents, or incidents involving sports or recreation activities.
Our brain injury attorneys in Dallas realize how TBIs change the lives of victims and those who love them. We particularly understand the financial burdens that come from mounting medical bills and from being unable to work due to the injury. Our goal is to ease those burdens and help accident victims in Dallas and anywhere in Texas to move forward in life.
If you or a loved one has suffered TBI because of the negligence of another person, you can count on Tate Law Offices, P.C., to work hard on your case and seek maximum recovery for you.
When you contact brain injury lawyers at Tate Law Offices, P.C., you will receive assistance from a legal team that knows how to thoroughly investigate a traumatic brain injury case and pursue a full, fair, and timely financial recovery.
Because TBI can occur in many different situations, we believe it will help you to work with a lawyer who has experience in handling a wide range of accident cases, including:
Our law firm also has a keen understanding of the consequences of TBI, including:
If another person’s careless or reckless actions caused you or a loved one to suffer TBI, the brain injury attorneys of Tate Law Offices, P.C., can put our skills, experience, and resources to work for you in pursuing just compensation.
In many cases, our brain injury lawyers can resolve a matter without the need to file a lawsuit. We can deal directly with insurance companies and pursue a full and fair settlement. However, if a case must go to trial, we will be ready to put forth a carefully prepared case on your behalf.
We believe this is why it is important to get legal help after you or a family member suffers TBI in an accident through no apparent fault of your own.
Traumatic brain injury ranges in severity. According to information from the Baylor Health Care System, it depends on the extent and location of brain tissue damage. The three levels of TBI are:
As our Dallas brain injury lawyers have seen, many people suffer mild-to-moderate TBI in auto accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, or workplace accidents without even realizing it.
If you have been in an accident, you should focus on the signs and symptoms of TBI, which include:
You should always go to a doctor after you have been in an accident – and especially if you are experiencing any of the above indications of TBI. A doctor can assess the extent of brain damage you may have suffered based on a series of tests and a careful examination of X-ray, MRI, or CT scan results.
The amount that a person may recover in a claim with an insurance company or personal injury lawsuit which involves a traumatic brain will vary. It depends on many factors. Each case is different.
Generally, the Dallas brain injury lawyers at Tate Law Offices, P.C., would seek compensation for:
In some cases, punitive damages may be sought as well. These damages would be aimed at punishing the person who caused the TBI due to his or her especially reckless or willful misconduct.
Keep in mind: An insurance company may downplay the impact that TBI has on a victim. This is because TBI is an injury whose impact often cannot be outwardly observed.
It is important to work with an attorney who will present a strong case for damages which is backed by medical records, work records, expert opinions and other evidence.
The personal injury lawyers of Tate Law Offices, P.C., are passionate about helping those who have suffered traumatic brain injury due to the negligence of others. We truly care about the clients we serve and their families. We strive to improve their lives by seeking full and fair compensation for them.
If you or a loved one has suffered TBI in an accident in Dallas contact us today and allow our brain injury lawyers to get started on your case.
We always provide free and confidential consultations. You will pay no legal fees or case costs unless we secure a recovery for you.
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