Brain Injury Insider

Brain Injury Insider Episode 146: Why You Might Need A Brain Injury Lawyer After Your Accident

Michael Kaplen Season 1 Episode 146

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Why should someone retain a brain injury law firm after an accident?

Most people assume that any personal injury attorney can handle a brain injury case. But traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases are medically and legally different from typical injury claims.

Brain injuries are often called “invisible injuries.” A person may appear normal while experiencing serious cognitive, physical, and emotional consequences such as:

• Memory and concentration difficulties
• Headaches and dizziness
• Vision disturbances and sleep disruption
• Anxiety, depression, and behavioral changes
• Difficulty completing tasks or solving problems

Radiology studies can sometimes appear normal even when real brain damage exists, making these cases more difficult to diagnose, explain, and prove.

Brain injuries can occur in many types of accidents, including:

• Slip and fall incidents
• Motor vehicle collisions
• Pedestrian accidents
• Truck crashes
• Construction accidents
• Medical malpractice

Because brain injury cases involve complex medical evidence, long-term care needs, and lifelong consequences, they require attorneys who understand both the medical science and the legal framework behind these injuries.

At De Caro & Kaplen, our practice focuses on representing survivors of traumatic brain injury and helping them obtain the medical care and financial recovery they may need for the future.

Find out more at https://brainlaw.com

Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.

Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.

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