Traumatic Brain Injuries in Carolina Motorcycle Accidents
Any kind of trauma or impact to the head needs to be taken seriously, and after a motorcycle accident, instances of injury to the brain are all too common. Even with the use of a helmet, the brain can still be subjected to force that causes concussions, bleeding on the brain and traumatic brain injuries that can vary in severity. If you or your loved one has suffered a brain injury in an accident, you need to secure necessary medical care as soon as possible.
As a Charlotte brain injury lawyer at the Karney Law Firm, I work hard to get my clients the compensation they need to pay for medical care, as well as lost wages, continuing rehabilitation and other expenses incurred after a motorcycle accident. My firm will look at how your accident occurred, who was at fault and what damages you are entitled to as a result. I can also handle discussions with the insurance company so that you and your family can focus on recovery.
Following proper therapy and medical treatment, many people are able to fully recover from injuries to the head and brain. Call toll free statewide at 888-855-3504 for a free consultation.
You may not think you've been as seriously injured as you have been, but if you have symptoms, contact me and I can refer you to qualified medical professionals to determine if you have a head injury. You or your loved one may be experiencing any of the following symptoms: personality changes, forgetfulness, disorganization, seizures.
By statute, victims have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. I recommend that if you suspect that you or a loved one has a brain injury, you should contact me as soon as possible to preserve your legal claim.
TBI is one of the most frequently missed diagnoses after a serious accident. Symptoms of a brain injury could take weeks or months to appear, especially if the TBI involves a closed brain injury. A closed brain injury is defined as a trauma with no skull fracture, but with an internal injury to the brain. An open brain injury is more obvious as it involves an open fracture of the skull that exposes the brain.
Costs of Brain Injuries
Even a so-called "mild" traumatic brain injury, often referred to as a closed head injury, needs to be taken seriously due to the complications that can arise and the problems the injury can cause for an accident victim and his or her family. Symptoms of brains injuries may get worse over time, making them hard to detect initially, and some victims require a lifetime of care.
Compensation after an accident may be necessary for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitative costs
- Lost wages related to the injury
- Nursing and assistive technology
- MRI tests and CT brain scans
At my firm, I work with a number of medical experts to help properly diagnose brain injuries and to accurately build a personal injury case that helps fulfill the needs of my clients. As Carolinas' Biker Lawyer, I have helped countless numbers of bikers in more than 30 years of practice and remain aggressive in every case for my clients.
Learn More About Your Rights After an Accident
In North Carolina and South Carolina, the Karney Law Firm can help you or your loved one after a motorcycle accident that results in a traumatic brain injury or head trauma. Contact me in Charlotte to schedule a free consultation. Call toll free statewide at 888-855-3504 or locally at 704-315-2623 to make an appointment with me. If your case is not won or settled, you pay nothing.
