Traumatic Brain Injury

Legal Representation for Brain Injury Victims in Cleveland

The experienced Cleveland trial attorneys at George Mineff, Jr. Attorney at Law have a familiarity with the medical and legal issues involved in traumatic brain injuries. We can provide significant benefits in the resolution of your case.

If you or a loved one was harmed in an accident, our Cleveland personal injury attorneys will pursue the maximum financial compensation for you and your family.

Call (216) 284-9085 or contact us online to learn more today.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when brain tissue is damaged by physical trauma. This results from a blow to the head or upper body or when an object pierces the skull and enters the brain tissue.

There are two basic types of brain injuries: open head and closed head. In open head injuries, the skull is fractured.

A closed head injury does not involve a skull fracture, but these injuries can be even more serious than open head injuries because the brain may swell, or blood clots may form underneath the skull.

Frequent causes of TBI include:

• Automobile accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle crashes
• Work injuries

Frequent Brain Injury Symptoms

Brain injuries may cause several types of complications even when the victim appears outwardly healthy. And your injuries can grow significantly worse over time. That’s why you’ll want to see a doctor right away and tell them about any symptoms you’re experiencing.

Common TBI symptoms include:

• Severe headache
• Confusion and difficulty remembering events
• Lightheadedness and dizziness
• Loss of consciousness
• Headaches
• Blurred vision
• Slurred speech
• Nausea
• Ringing in the ears
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Fatigue
• Sensitivity to light
• Numbness or weakness on one side of the body

Long-Term Consequences of TBI

Because these injuries can result in serious, long-lasting damage that affects your ability to perform everyday activities, it’s important to retain an experienced Cleveland traumatic brain injury attorney.

People who have sustained TBI often struggle with disabilities, which may include the following:

• Difficulty speaking, reading, or writing
• Reduced muscle control
• Difficulty swallowing
• Reduced intellectual function
• Personality changes
• Memory loss
• Seizures
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Sleep issues and insomnia
• Partial or total vision loss
• Diminished sense of touch, taste, or smell

How Your Cleveland Brain Injury Lawyer Can Help

A TBI can have a drastic impact on your life. You may not be able to resume your regular activities, and it could prevent you from returning to work. TBI victims often require extensive medical treatment and a lifetime of assisted living care.

Our team at George Mineff, Jr. Attorney at Law will investigate the accident. We’ll interview witnesses, review the police report, collect surveillance camera video, and examine accident scene photos and other evidence.

When our investigation is complete, our Cleveland TBI lawyers will file a claim against anyone whose negligent behavior contributed to your injuries. A TBI personal injury claim includes the following types of damages:

• Current and future medical care
• Ambulance rides
• Doctor’s office visits
• Surgery
• Time missed from work
• Pain and suffering
• Occupational therapy
• Reduced earning potential
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy
• Medical devices
• Assisted living care

Contact an Experienced TBI Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio Today

George Mineff, Jr. Attorney at Law helps accident victims get the money you need to cover your medical bills and other expenses such as lost income. He’s been doing it for over thirty years.

If you or a loved one has been injured, call (216) 284-9085 to schedule your initial consultation and case evaluation at our Cleveland, Ohio office.