A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur when a blow or a penetrating force disrupts normal brain function. Even a concussion may affect your memory and your ability to work for weeks or months. When you understand the causes of traumatic brain injuries in Boca Raton, it can help you recognize when another party may bear responsibility for your losses.
A trained catastrophic injury attorney at Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia will investigate how the injury happened and pursue compensation from the negligent parties. We handle claims involving vehicle crashes and unsafe property, and you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Brain injuries tend to result from several kinds of often preventable events, such as:
Falls are a leading cause of this type of injury, and a property owner may face liability after failing to repair a known hazard or warn about it, such as a slippery walkway. Motor vehicle crashes can be another frequent source of head traumas in Boca Raton, and a collision can force the brain to move inside the skull even when the head never strikes an object. Our attorneys seek to identify the exact event early to request the correct records and investigate the appropriate parties in your case.
To seek compensation after a TBI, you generally must show that another party owed you a duty of care and breached it in a way that caused your injury. The proof that supports those elements may include the following:
Florida follows a modified comparative fault rule under Florida Statute § 768.81. If you share some responsibility for the accident, your recovery may decrease by your percentage of fault. If you bear more than 50 percent of the fault, you generally cannot recover damages in a covered negligence action. Because the defense often tries to shift blame onto the injured person, an organized record of the scene and the injury is important from the beginning.
Seek immediate medical care after any significant head impact because symptoms may appear hours or days later. A valid claim does not require a loss of consciousness, while any headaches, unusual fatigue, or trouble concentrating in the days after an impact can still indicate a brain injury. Follow your provider’s instructions, and keep documentation of any missed work.
The causes of traumatic brain injuries in Boca Raton vary, but every claim requires careful proof of fault and damages. Our personal injury team at Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia could investigate the incident and pursue the compensation available under Florida law. A prompt review will protect the evidence your claim depends on and helps you meet the necessary deadlines.
Reach out to our office for a consultation. We handle cases on a contingency basis, so you do not pay attorney fees unless we secure compensation for you.
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