Tampa Brain Injury Lawyer

Did you sustain a traumatic brain injury due to another party’s negligence in Tampa, FL? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your lost wages, medical bills, and other damages. A Tampa brain injury lawyer at Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers can help. Contact us today at (813) 223-6200 to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced attorney.

We are prepared to take on your legal fight for compensation while you focus on recovering. We have over 119 years of combined experience in personal injury law, car accidents, Tampa pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, wrongful death claims in Tampa, and any other accident. We also have recovered millions on behalf of our injured clients.

We know that accidents happens when less expected, we’re available 24/7 to listen to your story and help you obtain justice for your brain injury.

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How Can Our Personal Injury Lawyers Help You With a Brain Injury Claim in Tampa, Florida?

A brain injury can affect your emotions, behavior, and cognitive functioning and cause lifelong complications. Accordingly, you may face substantial medical expenses and an inability to work for the foreseeable future. You need an experienced lawyer advocating for you to get the best outcome possible.

Our Tampa personal injury attorneys at Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers are known for fighting for our clients and getting the maximum compensation for their injuries and suffering. Our aggressive legal representation has resulted in significant settlements and verdicts for victims throughout Florida.

If you hire us to help you with your Tampa brain injury claim, we will:

Investigate the accident that caused your brain injury and identify all liable parties
Communicate with your health care providers to determine the severity of your head trauma and how it will impact your life
Consult leading medical specialists and financial experts to value the full extent of your damages
Handle your claim from start to finish while you focus on your recovery
Negotiate with insurance companies and push back against tactics used to undervalue your claim
Take your case to court if we cannot reach a favorable settlement agreement

Reach out to our law office for a free case evaluation to receive honest legal advice and guidance on your options for compensation.

Overview of Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an external force – such as a blow, penetration, or jolt – to the head.

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A TBI can happen in two different ways:

An open or penetrating brain injury occurs when a force fractures the skull (e.g., a bullet piercing the brain tissue).
A closed brain injury doesn’t involve a penetrating force. It occurs when there is a blow or jolt to the head, bruising the brain and tearing the brain tissue (e.g., the rapid movement of your head during a car accident can cause your brain to violently impact your skull, causing swelling).

Most brain injuries are closed, such as those caused by motor vehicle accidents, falls, and sports-related incidents.

Types of Brain Injuries

A brain injury can range in severity from mild to severe.

Some types of brain injuries include:

Concussions
Skull fractures
Contusions
Cerebral edema
Hematomas
Brain bleeds/hemorrhages
Coup-contrecoup injuries
Brain tumors
Lacerations of the brain tissue
Diffuse axonal injuries
Ischemia
Hypoxia
Infections, including meningitis
Aneurysms
And more

An injury to the brain may be primary or secondary. Primary brain injuries happen at the moment of the incident, whereas secondary injuries occur indirectly after the initial trauma (e.g., developing epilepsy after suffering brain damage).

What Are the Symptoms of a Brain Injury?

Symptoms can vary depending on the severity and type of brain injury you’ve sustained and which part of the brain it affected.

Some common symptoms include:

Headaches
Blurred vision or loss of vision
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Confusion
Dizziness, nausea, or vomiting
Altered moods or behavior
Fatigue and trouble sleeping
Memory loss/amnesia
Trouble concentrating
Slurred speech
Seizures
Loss of consciousness
Tingling or numbness in the extremities

Sometimes, head injuries don’t present symptoms right away. A physician will likely start with neurological testing by using the Glasgow Coma Scale to evaluate the severity of your trauma.

Diagnostic testing may also be performed, such as X-rays and CT scans. It’s critical to seek medical care after an accident to diagnose any underlying or latent injuries.

How Common Are Brain Injuries?

Traumatic brain injuries are one of the primary causes of disability and fatalities in the U.S., with over 2.5 million people sustaining a TBI each year. On a daily basis, nearly 176 Americans die, and over 610 are hospitalized due to brain injuries.

Older adults are the most vulnerable group to suffer from brain injuries due to the frequency of fall-related accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people over the age of 75 account for approximately 32% of TBI-related hospitalizations and 28% of brain injury-related fatalities.

What Causes Brain Injuries in Florida?

Any type of blow or jolt can cause a brain injury. Some of the leading causes include sports-related incidents, violence/assault, and explosions.

However, other common causes of brain injuries include:

Motor vehicle collisions, including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Bicycle accidents
Boating accidents
Construction accidents
Workplace accidents
Medical malpractice
Exposure to toxic chemicals or substances
Electric scooter accidents
Nursing home abuse
Defective products
And more

If you suffered in a TBI in a car or truck accident, our Tampa car accident lawyers or Tampa truck accident lawyers can assist you. No matter how your head trauma occurred, our brain injury lawyers in Tampa are here to help you seek compensation and hold the responsible party accountable.

What is My Tampa Brain Injury Case Worth?

You might be entitled to significant compensation if you suffered a brain injury due to someone’s negligence. Moderate to severe brain injuries, in particular, will likely result in a higher award because they can cause long-term complications and decrease your life expectancy.

In addition to the severity of your brain injury, other factors can impact the value of your claim, including:

How your brain injury will affect your life, including performing everyday tasks and caring for yourself
The impact of the TBI on your quality and enjoyment of life
The medical expenses you incur due to your head trauma, including ongoing rehabilitation
The pain and suffering you’ve endured
The parties involved in your brain injury lawsuit and whether any insurance policies cover the accident
Whether you share fault for the accident or resulting head trauma
Your age at the time of the accident
The strength of your evidence

It’s difficult to give an exact figure without knowing the specifics of your brain injury and the accident that caused it. Schedule a consultation with our Tampa brain injury attorneys to get a better idea of what your case may be worth.

What Compensation is Available to Brain Injury Accident Victims in the Tampa Bay Area?

Tampa brain injury victims are entitled to both economic damages (financial losses) and non-economic damages (personal losses), including:

Present medical costs, including ER bills, doctor’s visits, and diagnostic testing
Anticipated future medical expenses, such as ongoing medical treatment
Loss of wages and future earning potential
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life
Inconvenience
And more

We’ll help you identify all of your losses to ensure that they’re included in the valuation of your personal injury case.

What If I’m Blamed For Causing My Brain Injury in Florida?

Don’t panic if the at-fault party or insurance company is blaming you for contributing to the cause of your brain injury. This is a common tactic used to take advantage of accident victims.

Florida’s modified comparative negligence statute allows you to recover compensation if you’re partially at fault — and not mostly at fault. However, your award will be reduced by your portion of the blame.

For example, let’s say you sustained your brain injury in a car accident caused by another party running a red light. However, you were speeding, worsening the outcome of the collision. The court may assign you 40% of the blame, meaning you can only recover 60% of your awarded damages.

If someone is blaming you for causing your brain injury, call us to get an aggressive attorney to advocate for you. We’ll limit or eliminate the amount of fault you’re assigned. We’re familiar with victim-blaming strategies and are prepared to fight back.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After Suffering a Brain Injury in Florida?

Florida’s statute of limitations typically gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit after sustaining a brain injury. You have two years from the accident date to file. If you miss this deadline, you’ll lose your right to hold the at-fault party liable for your brain injury and related losses.

If you lost a loved one who suffered a traumatic brain injury after an accident, wrongful death lawsuits in Florida must also be filed within two years of the decedent’s date of death.

Exceptions may apply, so it’s best to consult an experienced Tampa personal injury lawyer to ensure that you meet the applicable statutory deadline.

Contact Our Tampa Brain Injury Lawyers For a Free Consultation

If you’re suffering from a brain injury caused by someone else in Tampa, FL, you deserve to be compensated for your financial and emotional losses. The experienced Tampa brain injury lawyers at Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers are here to aggressively pursue the compensation you need to get back on your feet.

Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation and see how we can help you hold the at-fault party responsible for your brain injury.

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Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers
601 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 223-6200

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