New York Brain Damage Lawyer

New York brain damage lawyers understand how devastating brain damage can be and the costs that come along with it. That’s why we want to represent you and your loved ones as you fight to recover. Our representation can help you recover the financial aid you need to pay your bills.

Brain damage can result from either direct trauma to the head or long-term exposure to defective drugs, carbon monoxide, or other environmental factors (e.g., lead poisoning). 

A personal injury lawyer in New York from Morelli Law Firm can help you determine if you qualify to file a personal injury claim. We’ve secured over $1 billion for clients in the past. You can count on us to represent your best interests in and out of civil court.

What Accidents Can Cause Brain Damage?

The people around you owe you a duty of care. That duty dictates that everyone, no matter what their relationship to you might be, should take reasonable steps to protect you from harm. Negligence violates that duty of care and opens you up to the risk of a life-changing brain injury.

Our New York brain damage lawyers represent victims of a wide range of accident injuries that can possibly result in traumatic brain injury. Our New York team includes:

• Car accident lawyers
• Motorcycle accident lawyers
• Truck accident lawyers
• Premise liability lawyers
• Construction accident lawyers
• Medical malpractice lawyers
• Defective drug lawyers
• Workplace accident lawyers

What Are Common Symptoms of Brain Damage?

Unfortunately, some traumatic brain injuries, like closed head injuries, are insidious. They may not make themselves known for weeks or months. That’s why it’s important to work with emergency responders and keep an eye out for head injury symptoms. 

Some of the most common symptoms of brain damage include the following:

• Blurred vision
• Changes in personality or mood
• Instability or lack of balance
• Memory loss
• Trouble sleeping or inability to feel awake
• Brain fog

Can a Person With Brain Damage File for Compensation?

The medical bills associated with a traumatic brain injury can often prove overwhelming, especially if you can no longer go to work. Fortunately, you can work with a New York brain injury attorney to bring your losses to the attention of a civil judge by filing for compensation.

So long as you or your personal representative retain the cognitive ability to make decisions, you have the right to manage your own claim. If you feel like your prolonged loss of consciousness may have compromised your ability to represent your own best interests, you can assign “legal power of attorney” to someone in your life.

Our brain injury lawyers can work with you or your personal representative to demand fair compensation from the responsible party involved in your case. We invite you and your representative to meet with our team to learn more about our experience working with victims of brain injuries.

Our Attorneys Will Respect Your Rights and Explain Your Options Thoroughly

A major concern we see with brain damage victims is whether they will be able to understand their legal options fully. We know that you may be dealing with a mental challenge that might make it difficult to process the claims or litigation process. 

However, our lawyers will be patient with you and make sure to explain your options thoroughly so that you feel confident making decisions.

Our attorneys also abide by the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which states that lawyers must follow ethical rules when handling their clients’ cases. Among our promises to you include:

• Our attorneys will represent you based on the legal decisions you make throughout your case.
• We will provide legal counsel based on our experience with personal injury law, but you can disagree and have your decision respected.
• We will not settle any case until you understand the full ramifications of doing so.

At Morelli Law Firm, we aim to treat each client we represent with respect and have them feel comfortable in our legal care.

We Handle Cases Involving Different Types of Brain Injuries

Our New York brain damage lawyers represent clients with various types of head injuries that result in brain damage, such as:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Concussions
• Birth injuries
• Brain damage caused by defective drug use
• Brain hemorrhages
• Brain damage caused by carbon monoxide poisoning
• Skull fractures

Suppose another party caused you to suffer another type of head injury that resulted in brain damage (e.g., stroke). In that case, our legal team could look into your claim to determine whether you qualify to pursue maximum compensation.

How Much Money Can You Get for a Brain Injury?

Each plaintiff’s brain injury case will vary on factors such as their lifestyle, injuries, and setbacks. Compensable damages you could consider for your case include:

• Medical treatment costs
• Property damage costs
• Current and future income loss
• Permanent disability caused by the brain damage
• Other physical disfigurements (e.g., skull deformities caused during birth)
• Cost of physical therapy
• Cost of psychological therapy
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Pain and suffering
• Daily inconvenience
• Reduced earning potential

You may qualify to pursue other damages not listed in this article. Our legal team can calculate an estimated value for your case to use as a goal when pursuing compensation for your damages.

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Build a Case for Someone With Brain Damage?

A personal injury lawyer can help you build a brain damage case by:

• Investigating the accident or circumstantial factors that led to the brain injury
• Collecting evidence to prove how the brain injury occurred, which party or parties contributed to it, and how the brain damage disrupted your life
• Handling communications on your behalf to protect your case, especially if you have difficulty understanding your options or certain legal terminology
• Preparing legal paperwork and performing other administrative tasks on your behalf
• Advocating for your legal interests and rights during negotiation meetings or a trial
• Providing transparent legal counsel whenever you have questions or concerns about your case

You can learn more about our legal services during your free initial consultation with our law firm.

Is There a Time Limit On When You Can File a Brain Damage Lawsuit?

Yes. Whether you file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, New York has a statute of limitations that may apply to your case. General statutory deadlines include:

• CPLR § 214 limits plaintiffs to file personal injury lawsuits within three years of their accident.
• CPLR § 214-A limits plaintiffs to file medical malpractice lawsuits within two years and six months of the malpractice.
• EPTL § 5-4.1 limits plaintiffs to file wrongful death lawsuits within two years of the victim’s death.

If you are unsure which statutory deadline applies to your situation, your lawyer can review your case and identify its filing deadline. Our legal team can also inform you of any factors that might affect this deadline, such as whether the injured party was a minor when they sustained brain damage or if you list a municipality as a liable party.

You Can Trust Our Lawyers at Morelli Law Firm to Treat Your Case With Care

Traumatic brain injury lawyers are on your side. We want to give you every opportunity to fight for the financial compensation you need to overcome your recent losses. Morelli Law Firm doesn’t let insurance companies or a negligent actor stand in your way.

If you’re ready to take action, you can contact a New York brain damage attorney today. We can determine whether or not you have the grounds to file for compensation from a liable party. Your first case consultation comes free of charge.