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Brain Injury Lawyers
in Dallas-Fort Worth
OVER 3,000
CASES WON
OVER 99%
SUCCESS RATE
30+ YEARS
EXPERIENCE
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YOU WIN OR PAY NOTHING
PROVEN RESULTS
$13 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Car Accident
Fatality
$1.8 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Truck Accident
Spinal Injury
$9.5 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Defective Product
Brain Injury
$6.5 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Workplace Accident
Head Injury
$10.75 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Motorcycle Wreck
Head Injury
$864,000
TOTAL RECOVERED
Truck Accident
Spinal Injury
Dallas-Fort Worth Brain Injury Lawyer
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.
Why Should You Get Help from a Lawyer After Suffering Traumatic Brain Injury?
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:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents – An auto accident victim may suffer TBI from his or her head striking the dashboard or windshield. Additionally, a motorcyclist or bicyclist may experience significant brain injury despite wearing a helmet. Often, TBI results from the brain moving within the skull upon impact in a crash.
- Construction accidents – Construction workers can suffer TBI in falls from roofs, scaffolds, and ladders, regardless of whether they are wearing protective headgear. They may also suffer TBI from being struck by falling objects such as tools, wood, bricks, and other building materials.
- Slip and falls – Visitors to private, commercial, or public properties may suffer TBI in falls that are caused by dangerous conditions on the premises, including slick floors, poor lighting, uneven pavement, broken railings, and concealed holes.
- Falls in nursing homes – Unfortunately, due to the negligence of a nursing home’s staff, an elderly resident may suffer TBI in a fall. Medication errors and lack of a proper diet can cause residents to fall due to dizziness. A nursing home may also fail to provide a resident with adequate foot-ware or walking devices, exposing them to the risk of a fall.
- Sports- and recreation-related accidents – In contact sports like football and soccer, the failure of coaches and trainers to properly manage a brain injury such as a concussion may cause a young person to suffer serious harm.
Our law firm also has a keen understanding of the consequences of TBI, including:
- Medical treatment – A TBI victim may need surgery, hospitalization in an intensive care unit and/or special brain injury rehabilitation unit, ongoing outpatient therapy, medication, and around-the-clock care from a family member or home health aide.
- Income – A person who has suffered TBI may be unable to work for a prolonged period as he or she recovers. In many cases, the victim may never return to work or may be able to work only at a job that pays much less than what he or she earned before.
- Family members – The injury victim is not the only one who suffers. Family members may lose the care and companionship of a loved one who has TBI. They may also be burdened with attending to the victim’s everyday needs.
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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.
How Do You Know If You Have Suffered TBI in an Accident?
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:
- Mild – A concussion is an example. A person may experience headaches, balance difficulties, and trouble with concentration for only a brief period after the injury occurs. At the same time, the person may be at risk of suffering more severe harm if they have a repeat concussion.
- Moderate – This is commonly referred to as a post-concussion syndrome. This is when the physical, cognitive and emotional problems caused by TBI linger for a prolonged period.
- Severe – This level may be reached if tissue damage is not localized but rather spread throughout the brain. It is called a diffuse axonal injury. A coma or death may result.
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:
- Loss of consciousness for any amount of time
- Nausea or vomiting
- Persistent, strong headaches
- Confusion and dizziness
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Blurred vision or sensitivity to light
- Ringing in the ears or sensitivity to sounds
- Slurred speech or other difficulties with talking
- Ongoing fatigue
- Loss of memory (amnesia)
- Difficulties with concentration or thinking clearly
- Changes in mood or behavior, including depression and anxiety.
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.
What can a TBI Victim Recover in an Insurance Claim or Lawsuit?
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:
- Past and future medical expenses – We can review your medical bills and records and consult with experts to determine the costs of your medical care and the treatment you will need in the years ahead.
- Lost income – You should be fully compensated for any wages (including fringe benefits) that have been lost during recovery from TBI. Your recovery should also factor in the wages that you may lose in the future due to the inability to work or your diminished earning capacity caused by the TBI.
- Pain and suffering – TBI can lead to many painful complications. Your recovery should account for the trauma that you have experienced.
- Loss of consortium – A spouse, for instance, should recover for the harm which has been done to his or her relationship with a TBI victim, including a lack of intimacy and companionship and the loss of services around the home.
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.
Contact a Dallas Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney Today
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.
Sources/More Information:
- Texas Division
Brain Injury Association of America - Traumatic Brain Injury Education
Baylor Health Care System - What Are Common TBI Symptoms?
National Institutes of Health - Traumatic Brain Injury
Mayo Clinic - Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States: Fact Sheet
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Featured FAQ
HOW DOES TATE LAW OFFICES SET ITSELF APART FROM OTHER LAW FIRMS?
We have represented injured people for over 20 years. We care about putting our clients in the best position possible and we strive to get our clients medical attention from medical specialist and collect maximum compensation for the injuries our clients suffer.
WILL TATE LAW OFFICES FILE A LAWSUIT FOR MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE?
We file many personal injury cases every month. Some cases have more value with a lawsuit being filed and some have more value outside of litigation. We use our many years of experience to determine how to add the most value to your case.
HOW MUCH IS MY PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT CASE WORTH?
The case must be fully developed to answer this question. It is dependent on the amount of medical bills and the degree of injury reflected in the medical records. It also depends on the facts surrounding how the injury occurred and the size of the insurance policy of the defendant. We take into account all factors in advising you the value of your case.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE UNTIL MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE IS FINISHED?
This depends on how long it takes for you to recover from your injury. You need to heal from your injury or at least be in a position where the doctors can render a good opinion regarding your injury. The harm you incurred must be able to be measured. After you have recovered we can many times have your case settled within 60 days if a lawsuit is not required or 12 months if a lawsuit is required. We typically only recommend a lawsuit if the insurance company is not offering to pay a fair value and we believe that litigation will add additional money to your settlement.
DOES TATE LAW OFFICES TRAVEL TO SEE CLIENTS?
Yes. We will travel to you if you prefer. Sometimes our clients are in the hospital or unable to travel easily. We are happy to meet with you at any location.
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Tim Tate, of Tate Law Offices, PC, has represented victims of injuries day-in and day-out throughout the state of Texas as well as in numerous other states throughout America over the last two decades. In addition to being licensed as an Attorney at Law by the Supreme Court of Texas, Tim is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, both of which advocate and advance the rights of injured victims against insurance companies.
