Creating Support Structures For Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injuries
We like to think of our brains as well-protected, especially because they are the center of our personality and identity. In reality, it does not take much for a fall or a car accident to leave you or your loved one with a serious brain injury and, consequently, as a radically different person living a radically different life.
The Law Offices of Eric H. Green and Associates is an advocate for the injured. For more than 47 years, our firm has brought experience and dedication to accident victims across the five boroughs. We are more than lawyers; we are champions – now let us fight for you.
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Changes Your Everyday
Doctors may warn you about the medical implications of a TBI, but that does not prepare you for the practical realities of living with a loved one who has a serious brain injury, especially if that person was a primary source of income for your family. In reality, you may need to contend with:
- Caring for a loved one who cannot meet their basic needs
- Finding, managing and paying for in-home caregivers to support your loved one
- Managing the emotional burden of a changed personality, including changed dynamics in your home
- Facing financial hardship from lost income
If your injury was the result of another person’s negligence, we fight to get you the support you need to recover and adapt.
Common Causes Of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can happen in an instant. In New York, they often result from accidents involving sudden impact or violent force. Common causes of traumatic brain injuries include:
- Car accidents: A collision can force the brain against the skull, potentially causing immediate injury and long-term effects.
- Falls: A slip on a wet surface or a trip over a broken step can lead to a serious head injury.
- Construction accidents: Workers face risks from falling objects, scaffold failures and hazardous job site conditions.
- Pedestrian accidents: A vehicle striking a pedestrian can deliver devastating force to the head and brain.
- Bicycle accidents: A crash with a car or a hard fall can cause serious head trauma, even when wearing a helmet.
- Truck accidents: The size and weight of commercial trucks make these collisions among the most catastrophic.
- Assaults or acts of negligence: Deliberate violence or another party’s reckless behavior can also result in permanent brain damage.
Any of these incidents may give rise to a personal injury claim, and we are here to help you pursue it.
Why Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Are Difficult To Prove
Brain injuries are not always visible on the outside. A person can suffer significant neurological damage without showing any outward signs of trauma. In many cases, initial imaging scans fail to reveal the full extent of the injury, particularly immediately following the incident.
Insurance companies often use this uncertainty to their advantage. When handling a TBI claim, they may:
- Minimize or dismiss your reported symptoms
- Argue that your injury has no connection to the accident
- Claim you should have recovered within a short period of time
These strategies exist to reduce what they pay you, but an experienced legal team knows how to challenge them and build a case that reflects the true impact of your injury. Our staff at the Law Offices of Eric H. Green and Associates speaks Spanish, Russian, Hebrew and Yiddish. We communicate in your language so that every important detail of your experience reaches the people who need to hear it.
Regain Control Of Your Future
Our office is ready to build a strong case and get you the compensation you deserve. All you need to do is call us at 212-532-2450 or email us and request a free appointment with one of our attorneys.