A brain injury does not always show up on a scan. A person can look fine and still struggle with memory, focus, mood, sleep, and headaches for months or years.
Insurance companies use that to call these injuries minor. We build the proof that shows what changed.
Common Causes
- Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
- Pedestrian and bicycle knockdowns
- Falls from scaffolds and ladders
- Objects falling on a worker's head
- Slip and fall accidents
- Oxygen loss during birth or surgery
Symptoms to Take Seriously
- Headaches that do not go away
- Memory gaps and trouble concentrating
- Dizziness, nausea, and balance problems
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Mood and personality changes
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping far more than usual
If you hit your head or were shaken hard in an accident and notice any of these, tell a doctor. Symptoms can appear days later.
How We Prove the Injury
- Treatment records from neurologists and other treating doctors
- Neuropsychological testing that measures memory, attention, and processing
- Advanced imaging where the doctors order it
- Family, friends, and coworkers who can describe the before and after
- Work records showing the change in performance
What You Can Recover
- Medical care, therapy, and future treatment
- Lost wages and loss of future earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Deadlines
Most New York injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident.
Claims against the City of New York, the Transit Authority, NYCHA, or another public agency move faster. A written notice of claim is generally due within 90 days, and the lawsuit generally must be filed within one year and 90 days.
Medical malpractice claims have a shorter deadline, generally two years and six months.
Common Questions
My CT scan was normal. Can I still have a brain injury?
Yes. Many concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries do not appear on a standard CT scan. Diagnosis often rests on symptoms and testing.
I did not lose consciousness. Does that matter?
A brain injury can occur without loss of consciousness. Tell your doctor exactly what you felt at the time.
How do you put a value on this kind of injury?
We look at the medical care you will need, the effect on your ability to work, and how the injury has changed your daily life.
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