A brain injury can cause debilitating pain, permanent impairment or lead to the death of a loved one. If you or a family member is involved in an accident and it results in a brain injury, it is important you understand your rights. A Fort Lauderdale brain injury attorney at Steinger, Greene & Feiner can help you take action to pursue compensation to cover your losses.
How Brain Injuries Occur
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur each year, the majority of which are concussions. However, brain injuries can also be much more serious than a concussion and can cause cognitive impairments, physical damage, emotional problems, or even death. Serious or fatal brain injuries happen for many different reasons, including but not limited to:
- Car accidents: Around 28 percent of brain injuries that occur annually happen in auto accidents according to Caregiver.org.
- Falls: The Mayo Clinic reports that falls are the primary cause of brain injuries. Kids and the elderly are especially prone to brain injury resulting from a fall.
- Violence: Approximately 10 percent of traumatic brain injuries happen due to firearm incidents, assaults or other acts of violence according to the Mayo Clinic.
In many situations, the accidents that lead to a brain injury result from someone’s negligence. For example, a driver who breaks the rules of the road or who is unreasonably careless when driving could cause an accident that leads to a brain injury. The owner of a store or a public space could be responsible if a patron falls and suffers a brain injury because of negligent property maintenance. If someone’s negligence or wrongdoing was to blame for an injury, a Fort Lauderdale brain injury attorney can take legal action to help injured victims make a claim for compensation.
Compensation for a Brain Injury
The brain is the control center of the body, so injury to the brain can have far-reaching effects – physically, mentally and emotionally. A few of the many symptoms of brain injury include:
- Inability to wake up
- Memory loss
- Cognitive impairment including difficulty concentrating or lack of judgment
- Mood or personality changes
- Deafness or blindness
- Difficulty controlling muscles
- Vomiting or nausea
- Depression or anxiety
The symptoms of a brain injury may last only for a short time, perhaps going away on their own. In other situations, a victim could die from a brain injury, could need lengthy rehabilitation or could suffer from permanent impairments. Whatever the treatment necessary, the person or entity responsible for causing the brain injury should be held legally liable for paying for medical bills and costs. The responsible party should also be responsible for compensating victims – or family members – for pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, or the wrongful death of a loved one.
Relentless Legal Representation for Fort Lauderdale Injury Victims
A personal injury can occur in a variety of ways, but almost all have the same results in common. Suddenly, your life is disrupted and possibly jeopardized physically, emotionally, and financially by an accident or incident which could have been prevented.
Contact a Fort Lauderdale Brain Injury Lawyer
At Steinger, Greene & Feiner, our attorneys have extensive experience helping brain injury victims and their families obtain compensation. Whether hurt by a slip and fall, a car accident or another negligent or wrongful act, a Fort Lauderdale brain injury lawyer will fight for you and help you pursue the money you deserve. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you – the consultation is free.
Proven Personal Injury Lawyers
A fair settlement is not what you can expect to receive from the insurance company. Their goal is to reduce payouts on claims so they can remain highly profitable. Our proven and committed legal team understands the tactics these companies regularly use to pay claimants as little as possible. We routinely battle their schemes in and out of court, and have developed effective methods for doing so.
With a legal team of more than 30 lawyers and more than 140 staff, including investigators and other assistants, we have the resources needed to get the job done efficiently. You can bring your personal injury case to us with confidence, knowing you will pay nothing until we recover the compensation you deserve. Throughout the entire case, we will be by your side, providing the guidance you need.
Client Testimonials
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After my car accident, working with Steinger, Greene & Feiner was such a relief. The entire experience was handled with care and efficiency, which took all the stress off my shoulders. The case was handled with care and efficiency, … More which lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. My lawyer, Josh Kon, was outstanding—professional, responsive, and genuinely supportive throughout the entire process. Whenever I had questions, he was quick to provide clear answers and guidance, giving me great peace of mind. I also want to recognize Sashana and Mallory, who were equally amazing. Their support, attentiveness, and dedication made everything even easier, and I truly felt like I had a whole team looking out for me.
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Working with Handel Edward has been one of the most reassuring experiences during what could have been an overwhelming and stressful process. From the very beginning, he made me feel at ease by taking the time to thoroughly explain every … More step, every option, and every possible outcome in a way that was clear and easy to understand.What stood out most to me was his patience and genuine care. No matter how many questions I had, he always took the time to address them, never rushing, and always making sure I felt confident moving forward. That alone relieved so much of the stress I was carrying.I gave my complete trust to him, and he truly honored that by consistently showing integrity, dedication, and professionalism. He worked efficiently to bring my claim to a resolution both effectively and quickly, which allowed me to move forward with peace of mind.My deepest gratitude goes to Handel for helping me overcome this chapter of my life. Because of his guidance and commitment, I can now focus on my healing without the weight of financial uncertainty, and I have the security of knowing I can continue to be there for my children.He truly deserves a raise for the outstanding work he does, and I will always refer him to anyone I know in need of an attorney. I cannot recommend him enough.
