Brain injuries are among the most devastating personal injuries a person can sustain. The potential for life-altering impairments and lifetime costs for care are staggering and overwhelming. If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury in Kennesaw, GA, Starks Byron, P.C. can help you fight to obtain compensation.
Our legal team is dedicated to helping injured victims and their families receive the money they need and deserve after tragic accidents. We’re passionate and persistent when pursuing personal injury claims, as demonstrated by our success in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.
We’ll aggressively pursue legal claims against all parties responsible for your brain injury. Our Kennesaw brain injury attorneys will not stop fighting to obtain maximum compensation for damages until we exhaust all legal options in your case.
Contact Starks Byron, P.C. at (404) 795 5115 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced lawyer.
How Starks Byron, P.C. Can Help You With a Brain Injury Claim in Kennesaw, Georgia
A brain injury can change your life forever. Even a mild head injury could have significant consequences, including impairments that impact your daily life. If another party caused your injury, they should be held responsible for your pain and suffering, financial losses, and other damages.
If you are coping with the consequences of a brain injury, it helps to have an experienced attorney by your side to guide and support you through the claims process. Our legal team at Starks Byron, P.C. has decades of combined legal experience handling personal injury matters.
Hiring an experienced Kennesaw personal injury lawyer can significantly improve your chance of recovering a fair amount for your claim.
When you hire our top-rated team, you can trust that we will:
- Thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to your brain injury
- Gather evidence proving the various aspects of your claim
- Work with experts in brain injuries, accident reconstruction, damage valuation, and other fields as necessary
- Analyze the factors in your case to identify all parties who contributed to the cause of your brain injury
- Prepare and file all documents required for insurance and personal injury claims
- Aggressively negotiate with each liable party for a fair settlement
- File a lawsuit and take your case before a jury if necessary
It can be difficult to fight an insurance company for fair compensation when you are dealing with a traumatic brain injury. We will stand up for your rights and protect your best interests while you focus on healing.
Call Starks Byron, P.C. to request a free case evaluation with an experienced brain injury lawyer in Kennesaw, Georgia.
We Handle All Types of Brain Injury Claims
A brain injury impacts how the brain functions. The type and severity of the injury determine the impact on the brain and bodily functions.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be caused by a blow, bump, or jolt to the head (closed head injury). You can also sustain a penetrating injury that results in brain damage. Penetrating injuries occur when an object fractures the skull and enters the brain.
Our lawyers handle all types of brain injury claims, including those involving:
- Mild, moderate, and severe TBIs
- Concussions
- Strokes
- Birth injuries
- Contrecoup brain injuries
- Diffuse axonal injuries
- Hematomas
- Edema (swelling of the brain)
- Hemorrhages
- Hypoxia (lack of oxygen)
Insurance companies try to label brain injuries as “mild” TBIs. However, even a mild brain injury can cause severe damage, especially if it is not treated promptly. Therefore, it is always best to seek immediate medical treatment after a blow to the head.
Prompt medical care reduces the risk of developing a permanent impairment or life-threatening condition. It also helps limit allegations that you made your injury worse by failing to seek timely medical care.
Allegations of failure to mitigate damages could hurt your chance of receiving compensation for the full value of your damages.
Potential Symptoms and Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury
The signs and symptoms of a brain injury vary greatly.
However, common signs indicating you may have sustained a brain injury include but are not limited to:
- Loss of consciousness
- Headaches
- Vomiting and nausea
- Tingling in the extremities (i.e., limbs, feet, and hands)
- Loss of control of body functions
- Ringing in the ears
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Unexplained mood swings
- Seizures
- Paralysis
- Memory loss
- Confusion and/or difficulty concentrating
- Diminished mental capacity
- Loss of balance and/or coordination
- Vision and/or hearing loss
It can be difficult to know whether you sustained a brain injury because some of the symptoms may be mild, and you may experience vastly different symptoms than another person. The symptoms may develop over a few hours or days or worsen. That is why it is essential to be checked out by a medical professional after any type of accident.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Kennesaw, GA
A brain injury can occur for many reasons.
Examples of accidents and incidents that can result in a brain injury include:
- Car accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Dog bites
- Truck accidents
- Premises liability
- Defective products (product liability)
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Birth injuries
- Slip and fall accidents
- Sports and recreational activities
- Workplace accidents
- Assault and violence
A brain injury can occur suddenly in almost any situation, from falling down the steps to tripping on the sidewalk. At Starks Byron, P.C., we’ll work with you to obtain compensation for damages so you can move forward with your life.
What Damages Are Available in a Brain Injury Claim in Kennesaw, Georgia?
Georgia tort laws allow personal injury victims to pursue economic and non-economic damages.
Examples of the damages you could receive in a brain injury claim include:
- Medical bills and expenses
- Occupational, physical, and other rehabilitation
- Lost wages and benefits
- Reduced earning capacity
- Nursing and/or personal care
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Mental health counseling and therapy
- Long-term care for permanent impairments
- Physical pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life and diminished quality of life
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
A brain injury that causes permanent impairments could prevent you from returning to work or earning any income. You might require round-the-clock care. Even if you recover fully, the recovery period could be lengthy and expensive.
Our Kennesaw brain injury lawyer will diligently document all damages you incur. We’ll work with you, your family members, your physicians, medical specialists, financial professionals, and other experts to analyze your damages to determine the correct value of your personal injury claim.
Can I Recover Damages If I Am Partially to Blame for the Cause of My Brain Injury?
A handful of states bar victims from recovering money for damages if they contributed in any way to the cause of their injuries. Georgia’s comparative fault statute is not as harsh. Instead, the state has adopted a modified comparative negligence law for personal injury claims.
If you are 50% or more at fault for causing your brain injury, you are barred from recovering compensation from the other party. In other words, you won’t receive money for your damages.
You may receive compensation if you are under 50% to blame. However, the court will reduce your damages by your level of fault. Therefore, if you are 10% to blame for the car crash that caused your brain injury, you are only permitted to receive 90% of the damages awarded by the jury.
Insurance companies and defense teams use comparative fault against accident victims. They may argue that you are partially to blame – with no evidence to back it up. An insurance adjuster might try to trick you into saying something the company could twist to imply you admitted fault.
Our Kennesaw personal injury attorneys are familiar with these tactics. We’ll fight the allegations aggressively to protect your right to fair and just compensation for your brain injury claim.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Brain Injury Lawsuit in Georgia?
The Georgia statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the injury date. However, there could be exceptions that shorten or lengthen that time.
Therefore, you should not delay speaking with an attorney. If you don’t file your claim before time expires, you could lose your right to take the party who caused your brain injury to court. You would have no legal means to hold them responsible for the damages they caused.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Kennesaw Brain Injury Lawyer
At Starks Byron, P.C., we are here to help you when you need trusted legal advice and representation. Contact our office today at (404) 795 5115 to schedule a free case review with an experienced Kennesaw brain injury attorney. Learn more about brain injury claims and how we can help you with your case.
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Starks Byron, P.C.
1275 Shiloh Rd NW Ste 2710,
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(404) 795 5115
