In the U.S., approximately 1.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries every year. Some are mild, and may lead to no more than a headache; others are severe enough to cause brain damage or death (including "wrongful death"). Since the brain controls thoughts and emotions as well as movement and sensation, an injury to the brain may lead to severe disabilities and have life-long effects. If you or someone you love has suffered such an injury, you should contact an experienced Florida brain injury attorney to discuss the circumstances of your injury.

Motor vehicle accidents (including motorcycle accidents) and falls are the leading causes of traumatic bran injuries. Such injuries also occur when people are violently shaken--whether in "shaken baby" incidents or a variety of other contexts. Domestic abuse and nursing home abuse can also lead to brain injuries.

Brain injuries can lead to complications and disabilities, including cognitive (thinking and memory) limitations, problems related to the senses and perception, and even personality changes. The diagnosis of brain injuries often requires expensive procedures such as MRIs and CT scans, and treatment may include surgery, drugs, and extensive rehabilitation.

If a person suffers a severe brain injury due to another person's (or entity's) negligence, the law holds the negligent party responsible. In such cases, the injured party is allowed to recover two types of compensation: economic damages (such as past and future medical costs, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity for the future) as well as non-economic ones--compensation for pain and suffering.

However, in the aftermath of both physical and psychological trauma, victims of traumatic brain injuries are particularly vulnerable. Since traumatic brain injury claims often require extensive investigation and preparation, including consultation with medical experts and actuaries, the victims of such injuries would be well advised to consult an attorney with experience in this field.

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else's negligence, please contact The Offices of Jamie L. Allen, P.A.. As a Florida traumatic brain injury attorney who has represented Florida residents in a variety of complex personal injury cases, I am well qualified to provide a realistic evaluation of your situation and to work with you to prepare the strongest case possible on your behalf.

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