Pittsfield Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when an accident causes a blow or jolt to the head or an object pierces the brain forcefully enough to cause consciousness issues. Even if you believe you are fine after a blow to the head, you should be treated immediately by a physician, because the brain can swell over time – a dangerous condition that can be deadly.

If someone else caused your TBI, they should be responsible for compensating you for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation, and emotional trauma if their actions were negligent or they recklessly disregarded your safety. Fortunately, successfully proving negligence and seeking fair compensation is what our catastrophic injury attorneys do. Call a Pittsfield traumatic brain injury lawyer to discuss your situation during a free consultation.

How Do Physicians Assess TBIs?

When a physician assesses a TBI, they look for certain symptoms, such as headaches, confusion, fatigue, and dizziness, which generally manifest immediately after the trauma, while emotional symptoms, such as being irritable and frustrated, usually manifest while you are recovering. TBIs can be penetrating—when the skull is pierced by an object and enters the brain (an open TBI)—or non-penetrating, when an external blow moves the brain within the skull, also called a blunt TBI. A severe TBI can cause four abnormal results, including:

A minimally conscious state, in which patients are somewhat aware of themselves and their environment, evidenced by following simple commands and responding to questions with yes or no answers
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS), caused by severe damage to the brain, with patients unaware of their surroundings, although they may periodically move, groan, or respond to reflex stimuli
A coma, rendering patients unconscious and unaware of their surroundings for up to a few weeks, with no response to prompts
Brain death, in which no blood flows to the brain, and the patient permanently lacks measurable brain function

A Pittsfield attorney carefully considers the extent of your traumatic brain injury to calculate how much compensation you will need to recuperate. We focus on your well-being and strive to keep you as supported and informed as possible through your case.

Proving Negligence in a TBI Claim

Negligence is proven by showing that the person who caused your TBI had a duty to act like a reasonable person would in a similar situation, acted irresponsibly, and caused an accident that injured you.

Sometimes, an injured person contributes to the accident with their own negligent behavior. In Massachusetts, all people responsible for an accident are allocated a percentage of fault, including the injured party, who cannot be more than 50 percent liable to collect compensation, according to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 231 § 85. The amount you can recover for your traumatic brain injury is reduced by your percentage of blame assigned by the jury. Let a Pittsfield lawyer assess your traumatic brain injury case for free and advise you on the best strategy.

Hire a Pittsfield TBI Attorney To Help You Effectively Pursue Compensation

Your ability to process your environment and handle cognitive and basic tasks like using the bathroom can be compromised with severe traumatic brain injuries. You will experience frustration as you recover, much of which may be directed at whoever caused your condition. Let us help you hold the at-fault person accountable.

Our attorneys have won millions for our clients over the decades, and we would like to win for you, too. Contact a Pittsfield traumatic brain injury lawyer to learn why we are the largest and oldest personal injury law firm in central and western Massachusetts and why we are your best choice for caring and competent representation.