A dependable and compassionate TBI lawyer in Miami will help ease the stressful load of this unfortunate situation for you and your loved ones and allow you to focus on getting your lives back on track.
Our dedicated team at The Russo Firm knows how difficult and cumbersome navigating a brain injury can be. Contact us today at (786) 688-2800 for your no-cost case evaluation.
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Table of Contents
- Why Should I Hire The Russo Firm for My Brain Injury Case?
- Dedicated Results for Our Clients
- What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
- Frequent Brain Injury Signs and Symptoms
- Common Causes of Brain Injuries
- Brain Injury Accidents in Miami
- FAQs About Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Work With an Experienced Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
Why Should I Hire The Russo Firm for My Brain Injury Case?
A traumatic brain injury can leave a person with life-altering complications.
An understanding and experienced traumatic brain injury lawyer will help you and your loved ones better navigate the challenging aftermath of a traumatic brain injury.
Founded by Anthony J. Russo, Jr, The Russo Firm strives to deliver justice for its clients while maximizing their recoverable compensation. Our law firm is built on a foundation of reputable and experienced attorneys who are passionate about helping our local communities.
All of our client relationships begin with a no-cost case evaluation. This allows us to introduce our firm and legal team better and gain a deeper understanding of your unique situation and desired results for your case.
We will listen carefully to the challenges you and your loved ones face and help guide you on the best legal path toward a favorable resolution.
Our Miami offices are conveniently located on Brickell Avenue near the Miami South Channel.
Call our dedicated team today for your free case evaluation. Let us help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Dedicated Results for Our Clients
At The Russo Firm, our attorneys work relentlessly to deliver the best possible outcome on all of our clients’ cases.
Our team has successfully recovered over $1 billion in compensation for our clients, including $3 million for a traumatic brain injury an automobile accident caused.
Our firm’s clients often express their appreciation to our team for the favorable results delivered during their challenging cases.
In a recent car accident case, the client was grateful for our team’s prompt communication. We helped them file their claim and move their case forward, explaining the entire process along the way.
A client who suffered a motorcycle accident was thankful for our team’s caring nature and for how easy it was to communicate with us. They praised the dedicated and caring nature of our team at The Russo Firm.
One of our truck accident case clients was pleased with our rapid responses to all of their questions. They felt safe and comfortable talking to our team as we helped them with their case.
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Outside forces that cause traumatic brain injuries are bumps, blows, or jolts to the head or body, or a foreign object that penetrates the brain.
Traumatic brain injuries can cause long-term damage.
Brain injuries can have serious adverse impacts on a person’s ability to function, including how they think, interact, comprehend, move, and behave. More severe traumatic brain injuries can lead to a person becoming disabled or suffering a premature death.
Frequent Brain Injury Signs and Symptoms
Not all signs and symptoms of a brain injury are clearly apparent in the immediate aftermath of a person’s injury. Some people exhibit signs and symptoms immediately, while others may develop over the ensuing hours, days, or weeks.
According to the National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injuries are classified into three different categories.
Physical Symptoms
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Headache
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Seizures
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Pupil dilation
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Fatigue
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Dizziness
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Slurred speech
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Weakness or numbness in limbs and body parts
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Loss of balance
Cognitive or Behavioral Symptoms
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Loss of consciousness
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Decreased levels of consciousness
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Confusion
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Disorientation
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Trouble remembering or comprehending
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Disrupted sleep patterns
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Irritability
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Depression
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Mood swings
Perception and Sensory Symptoms
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Light-headedness and vertigo
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Blurred vision
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Ringing in the ears
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Bad taste in the mouth
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Sensitivity to light and sound
Contact a skilled traumatic brain injury attorney today if you or your loved one recently suffered a brain injury and exhibit symptoms.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can leave severe long-term impacts on a person’s life and the lives of their loved ones. Because of the nature of the injury, a traumatic brain injury can result from a multitude of causes.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke identifies five leading causes of brain injuries.
Falls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists falls as the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, with younger and older demographics being at a higher risk of falling and sustaining a brain injury.
Blunt Trauma
A person getting struck in the head by another person or object is a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. This type of TBI injury most often occurs in sports.
Vehicle-Related Injuries
Motor-vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents are the third leading cause of traumatic brain injuries.
Assault and Violence
Intimate partner violence or other forms of assault often lead to traumatic brain injuries. Other forms of violence that result in brain injuries include shaken baby syndrome and gunshot wounds to the head.
Explosions and Blasts
A blast or explosion often results in a brain injury. Military personnel commonly suffer from traumatic brain injuries due to roadside blasts.
Brain Injury Accidents in Miami
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) through the Florida Department of Health reports that more than 74,000 people suffered from a form of a reportable brain injury in the state in one recent year.
Of these reported injuries, approximately 5,600 resulted in a death, 24,700 were non-fatal hospitalizations, and 44,000 were non-fatal emergency room visits.
In Miami’s Miami-Dade County, approximately 7,690 people suffered from a reportable traumatic brain injury in that same year.
A reported 313 people in the county died as a result of a traumatic brain injury. This represents a rate of 9.9 people per 100,000 people in the county’s population.
The rate of non-fatal emergency room visits for traumatic brain injuries in Miami-Dade County was 158.8 per 100,000 people, totaling 4,360 in one recent year.
There were 3,017 hospitalizations from non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in Miami-Dade County, representing a rate of 108.3 per 100,000 people in the county.
FAQs About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Can I Recover Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Enduring a traumatic brain injury often leaves people suffering with distressing physical, mental, and financial anguish.
If you or your loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury, you could recover compensation for all the damages incurred from your accident, including:
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Physical pain and suffering
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Partial or permanent disability
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Property damage
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Mental anguish
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Medical bills, both present and future
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Loss of wages
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Loss of future earning capacity
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Loss of quality of life
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Loss of consortium or companionship
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Wrongful death
Working with a professional traumatic brain injury lawyer will help you protect your rights while maximizing your chances of recovering compensation for all of the damages caused by your brain injury accident.
Contact our trusted team at The Russo Firm today, and let us help you manage your claim.
What Do I Do After Suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury Accident?
Suffering a traumatic brain injury is often a disheartening experience that leaves the survivor and their loved ones on a long road to recovery, filled with physical pain, mental anguish, and mounting financial hardships.
It is imperative to take the correct actions after suffering a brain injury accident to ensure you protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for the damages.
Keep Thorough Documentation
Maintain a detailed list of documentation for your injury, including:
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A journal detailing the accident, including all brain injury signs and symptoms that you have displayed
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Photographs and videos from the scene of the accident, if available
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A copy of the police report or incident report, if applicable
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Medical bills and expenses
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Doctors’ notes and treatment plans
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Receipts from any additional expenses
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Proof of any lost wages or changes in lifestyle that were caused by your accident
Seek Medical Treatment
Your health is a top priority. Seek professional medical care immediately after suffering a brain injury, even if you think you are suffering a mild concussion.
Follow all medical advice and treatment plans provided to you by your doctor.
Track Expenses
Maintain documentation of all expenses related to your brain injury, including medical bills and expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
Hire a Lawyer
Contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your brain injury accident to ensure you file your claim within Florida’s statute of limitations.
Having a trusted lawyer on your team will ensure your rights are protected throughout the insurance claim process and help you maximize your chances of recovering compensation.
Your trusted legal team will manage the insurance claim process, handle all correspondence with the insurance company, advocate on your behalf, ensure your settlement accounts for all damages incurred, and negotiate the settlement offer.
A compassionate legal team can allow you and your loved one to focus on your health and recovery.
Contact our team today at The Russo Firm to schedule your no-cost case evaluation.
Try to bring the below items with you to our first meeting:
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Documentation list
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Doctors’ notes and treatment plan
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List of expenses
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Any other relevant information for your case
Work With an Experienced Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
Navigating the devastating aftermath of a traumatic brain injury leaves most people and their loved ones feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
Finding the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer in Miami during this challenging time will ease the stressful load felt by you and your loved ones, allowing you to focus better on getting your life back on track.
Call our well-respected team at The Russo
Firm today at (786) 688-2800, and let us give you the help you deserve.