As medical science progresses, it is becoming clear that there is no such thing as a “mild” brain injury. The current categories of traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”) describe the neurological severity of the injury, but there is little correlation between these categories and the short or long-term impairment of the person who suffered the brain injury.
It is unacceptable for another person’s negligent or reckless behavior to cause these injuries, and those who cause them must be held accountable. At Diaco Law, our Tampa brain injury attorneys understand the grave impact that these injuries have on our clients, and we fight for the compensation our clients deserve because they need it to adapt to the new normal caused by these injuries. If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury then call us today at (813) 221-7978 to discuss your case and the compensation that may be available to you.
How Diaco Law Can Help You
Our Tampa brain injury attorneys have extensive experience in handling TBI injury litigation. That experience helps us do this for you:
- Our Tampa brain injury lawyers are excellent at proving causation in your case. Causation is one of the of the primary issues in TBI injury litigation, and your attorney will have to prove both that you have a particular symptom of a TBI and that the TBI is the cause of that symptom.
- Diaco Law is one of the rare firms with both a wealth of experience litigating and a lawyer who is also a board certified surgeon who has actively practiced medicine in Tampa for more than 20 years. This combination of courtroom experience and medical training helps us develop creative, thoughtful theories about your injury that we can distill into a simple, digestible form for opposing counsel and, if necessary, for the jury.
The Long-Term Cognitive & Mental Effects of TBI
A TBI will cause deficits and symptoms that affect a victim’s cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being. For example, here are just a few examples of the cognitive impact of a TBI:
- long-term memory loss;
- a slowed ability to process information;
- difficulty concentrating for periods of time;
- trouble keeping up with a conversation;
- spatial disorientation;
- problems staying organized; and
- impaired judgment.
Sadly, someone who suffers a TBI might also struggle mentally and emotionally for the rest of their lives. The mental and emotional symptoms of a TBI include:
- difficulty completing tasks;
- anxiety, depression, and mood swings;
- an inability to acknowledge their cognitive deficits;
- impulsive behavior;
- egocentrism; and
- tendencies toward agitation.
The Financial Impact of a TBI
All too often, people misunderstand the financial impact of a TBI on the person living with it and his or her family. People who suffer TBI face the following financial challenges:
- lost income due to a reduced or total inability to work;
- difficulty maintaining a job due to the cognitive, mental, and emotional symptoms of a TBI;
- increased medical expenses necessitated by hospitalizations, surgeries, and necessary ongoing treatments; and
- money that has to be spent on a home health aide or other long-term care facility.
Retaining a qualified, compassionate Tampa brain injury lawyer is one of the most important things you can do to ensure you and your family’s needs are taken care of after these injuries. Make sure that the Tampa TBI attorney you select had a full understanding of the injury’s impact on your life because a full understanding of the injury’s impact is necessary to get you your full recovery. Failing to do this can result in receiving less than money than you are entitled to and will need.
Call Our Tampa Brain Injury Attorneys Today for Your Free Consultation
Living with a TBI is an enormous challenge. At Diaco Law, we serve those whose lives have been irreparably damaged by another person’s negligence, and through years of service, we have developed a great understanding of the law and how brain injury cases develop and resolve. Let us serve you.
To take the first step in initiating your case, call us today at (813) 221-7978 to schedule your free consultation. At that consultation, we will discuss your legal rights, the options you have, and what our brain injury lawyers can do for your case. You can also reach out to us by filling out our contact form, which you can find linked here.