New York City Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

In serious accidents, some of the most catastrophic injuries include head trauma and traumatic brain injuries. It is important for those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, and their families, to recover maximum compensation to pay for past, present and future medical care, as well as lost wages and other expenses related to their accidents.

When you need experienced legal representation, the lawyers at the law firm of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC, can help. We have the skill and legal knowledge to fully protect your rights and pursue the benefits you deserve. In personal injury claims, we have recovered significant settlements and verdicts for clients and their families throughout New York.

Experienced New York Brain Injury Attorneys

Our firm has represented clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI), including concussions and brain damage, in accidents that include:

• Car, truck and auto accidents
• Injuries on a construction site
• Accidents on the job
• A medical professional’s failure to properly treat a patient 
• Slip-and-fall accidents
• A property owner’s or New York City’s negligence

These life-altering injuries often require extensive medical treatment and future care.

What Is A Traumatic Brain Injury?

The brain is the most complex and vital organ in your body. A traumatic brain injury is an injury that causes some sort of damage to that sensitive organ.

A severe brain injury is categorized as a mild or serious traumatic brain injury. The severity of a TBI depends on several factors. Some factors may include the cause, the location or the wideness of the injury. For example, a brain that’s bruised, bleeding or has torn tissue may have a serious TBI rating.

What Are Common Symptoms Of Traumatic Brain Injuries?

These types of injuries can lead to wide-ranging and serious physical and mental conditions, including:

• Memory loss
• Loss of cognitive ability
• Loss of function
• Light and sound sensitivity
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Speech impairment
• Insomnia
• Paralysis

Doctors can assess traumatic brain injuries in 3 classes of severity ranging from “Mild Traumatic Brain Injury,” the most minor brain injuries, up to “Severe Brain Injury” which includes the most serious conditions. Additionally, there are two major mechanisms of brain injury:

• Closed brain injury: These injuries involve force applied to the head that causes the brain to impact the skull’s interior. If the brain is injured and the skill is still intact, then the TBI is considered a closed brain injury. A closed brain injury may result from whiplash or a concussion, for example. After an accident, the brain may be bruised and suffer from torn tissue and blood vessels.
• Open brain injury: These injuries involve either penetration or other wounds that cause fractures in the skull, breaking the skin and direct damage to the brain. The skull may be fractured as a result of a blow or from external forces. When the skull is broken and the brain is damaged, then the injury will likely be considered a penetrating brain injury. These kinds of injuries are often catastrophic and have a higher chance to cause long-term disabilities and death.

Schedule A Free Consultation With A NYC TBI Lawyer

Following a New York accident that results in a brain or other catastrophic injury, it is critical to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Contact our office in New York City to schedule a free initial consultation with Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC. Call us at 646-916-3179 to make an appointment. Se habla español.