Brain Injuries

When someone’s failure to act in a reasonably prudent manner results in harm to a victim, the resulting injuries can be as minor as a scratch on the arm or as major as a traumatic brain injury. People who have been harmed by the negligence of an individual, a business, or even a governmental entity may have the right to pursue a claim for compensation for their injuries and costs. Since a brain injury may have lifelong implications and result in substantial medical care costs, someone who has suffered such an injury may be entitled to significant damages. At the Dunahoe Law Firm, our experienced Louisiana brain injury lawyers help people who have been involved in car crashes or other serious accidents throughout the state, including in Natchitoches, Shreveport, and Alexandria.

Catastrophic injuries like TBI and other brain injuries can result from car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle wrecks, and accidents caused by defective products, among other situations. Any time that a person’s head is shaken or strongly rotated, there is a possibility that the movement of the brain in relation to the inside of the skull may cause the brain structures to be compromised. For example, a brain injury can happen when a driver’s head hits the steering wheel or windshield during an accident caused by a road hazard. In this situation, the injured individual may have a claim for negligence against the entity that failed to properly maintain the road.

In addition to showing that the defendant failed to act with the proper care and that the plaintiff was injured in the accident, the plaintiff must also show that the defendant’s actions directly resulted in their TBI. Generally, a brain injury attorney in Louisiana will need to help a victim show that the defendant’s conduct was a substantial factor in causing the harm and that the plaintiff’s injuries were foreseeable in the circumstances. In the event that the plaintiff also acted carelessly in the time leading up to the accident, such as if they were speeding on their motorcycle, they may still be able to recover a reduced award of compensation. However, they should seek legal counsel as soon as possible so that an injury attorney can craft a strong strategy for them.

Recovering from a brain injury often requires many surgeries and therapies over a period of months or years. In some cases, a victim may never completely recover, and their ability to hold a job and help support their family may be permanently compromised. This makes it essential to collect evidence supporting the full scope of harm that they have suffered. They may be able to recover damages not only for their lost income and their past, present, and future medical costs but also for the pain and suffering that they endured. Our Louisiana brain injury attorneys have handled many of these cases and know what it takes to persuade a judge or jury about the magnitude of a victim’s harm.

In general, personal injury claims in Louisiana must be brought within one year from the accident, according to the state’s exceptionally short statute of limitations. This is another reason why it is imperative to consult an attorney as soon as possible. Failing to comply with this deadline generally prevents a victim from ever bringing a claim based on the accident, unless an exception applies.

At the Dunahoe Law Firm, we work with people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries in accidents in the areas around Natchitoches, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lafayette, and Lake Charles, as well as elsewhere in Louisiana. We also handle wrongful death cases arising from head injuries that tragically prove fatal. To schedule a no-obligation case evaluation, call us now at 800-259-4460 or submit our online form. We handle most of our cases on a contingency fee basis, so you are not required to pay us for our services unless we are able to get compensation for you.