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Traumatic brain injuries are tragically all too common. A person of any age can suffer a severe brain injury in a fall accident, car accident, sports activity, workplace accident, or through any external force that causes serious head injury and brain damage.

According to the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania:

529,200 Pennsylvanians are living with acquired brain injury
98,000 new traumatic brain injuries occur each year
86,240 emergency room visits annually involve brain injury
18,788 hospitalizations result from traumatic brain injury (TBI)
2,078 people die from a brain injury each year

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports that thousands of children in Pennsylvania suffer sports injuries involving head injury and traumatic brain injury TBI each year.

Brain injury is a serious public health issue. If you or a loved one suffered a Philadelphia brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may have the right to pursue compensation.

Have You or a Loved One Suffered Brain Injury or Head Injury?

At Larry Pitt & Associates, our Philadelphia brain injury attorneys have represented injury victims across Pennsylvania for more than 42 years. Our law firm focuses on complex personal injury cases, including traumatic brain injuries and severe brain injury claims.

Brain injury victims often face:

Long-term medical treatment
Cognitive impairments
Memory loss
Difficulty concentrating
Lost wages and lost income
Emotional distress

Traumatic brain injuries can permanently change a person’s ability to work, communicate, and live independently. Even a closed head injury that appears minor at first can lead to lasting complications.

Our Philadelphia brain injury lawyers understand the emotional and financial toll brain injuries place on families. We work with medical experts, neuropsychologists, and other specialists to fully document the injury and its long-term effects.

If you need a Philadelphia brain injury lawyer, we offer a free consultation to review your brain injury case and discuss your legal options.

Contact a Philadelphia Brain Injury Lawyer for a Free Consultation

If your brain injury occurred because of another person’s negligence — whether in car accidents, slip and fall accidents, workplace accidents, or medical malpractice — you may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Under Pennsylvania law, the statute of limitations for a brain injury lawsuit is generally two years from the date the injury occurred. Failing to file within that time may bar your claim.

Call 888-PITT-LAW today for a free case evaluation.

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Common Accidents That Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries frequently result from:

Motor vehicle accidents and fall accidents remain the leading causes of traumatic brain injury TBI nationwide.

These accidents can result in blunt force trauma, skull fracture, brain contusions, diffuse axonal injury, and other severe brain injury conditions.

Types of Brain Injuries

There are two major categories of brain injury:

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Traumatic brain injury TBI is caused by an external force to the head. It may involve:

Closed head injury (brain impacts skull without penetration)
Open head injury (penetrating trauma such as gunshot wounds)
Diffuse axonal injury (axonal injury from rapid acceleration/deceleration)
Brain contusions
Skull fracture

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Acquired brain injury occurs due to internal causes such as:

Oxygen deprivation
Stroke
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Medical incidents

Both types of brain injury can result in cognitive impairments, personality changes, and permanent brain damage.

Brain Injury Symptoms and Long-Term Effects

Symptoms of a brain injury may not be readily apparent immediately after the accident. Some victims experience delayed symptoms.

Brain injuries commonly include the following symptoms:

Severe headaches
Dizziness
Memory loss
Difficulty concentrating
Mood changes
Confusion
Vision problems
Seizures

Long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries may include:

Cognitive impairment
Emotional trauma
Depression
Personality changes
Reduced earning capacity

The CDC reports that approximately 2.5 million Americans seek emergency care for traumatic brain injuries each year.

Seeking immediate medical attention is critical. Prompt medical evidence helps establish the connection between the accident and the brain injury claim.

Recovering Full and Fair Compensation in a Brain Injury Claim

A brain injury case is a personal injury case. To succeed, you must prove negligence — that another person’s negligence caused your brain injury.

Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover compensation. If you are less than 51% at fault, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of responsibility.

Brain injury victims may recover:

Economic Damages

Medical expenses
Medical bills
Hospital bills
Lost wages
Lost income
Future medical costs

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive Damages

In cases involving severe negligence or reckless conduct, punitive damages may be awarded.

The estimated lifetime cost of care for a severe brain injury can range from hundreds of thousands to over one million dollars, depending on severity.

Many brain injury claims settle before trial, but our law firm prepares every brain injury lawsuit with trial readiness in mind.

Proving a Brain Injury Lawsuit

Proving negligence requires:

A duty of care
A breach of that duty
Causation
Damages

A skilled brain injury attorney gathers:

Medical records
Accident reports
Eyewitness statements
Expert testimony
Medical experts’ evaluations

We work closely with neurologists and other medical professionals to demonstrate the full impact of the brain injury.

What Our Clients Say

One of the BEST Workman's Comp Lawyers in Philadelphia. Guided me every step of the way, with the positive and negatives that could happen in my case. So happy I stuck with Larry Pitt & Associates.

Answered or returned calls and emails in a timely fashion. The employees at this firm are working for us the employee, not the employers. Very professional.

Pitt is one super-talented guy. Sharp as a tack, straight-forward, easy to talk to, and a bulldog of a negotiator. Changing attorneys in the middle of my case was a tough decision to make, but as soon as I took the leap, Pitt started moving my case forward. The only problem is, now that my case is settled, I'm going to miss visiting Pitt and his friendly staff of go-getters.

Larry and Phyllis, just want to personally thank you for going the extra mile to help me secure my case. Really appreciate everything you have done for me and my family. The greatest workplace injury lawyer in Pennsylvania!!

Wow! Talk about your legal Dream Team. My initial interview was with Larry Pitt, and he verbally walked me through the entire process. After that, I heard regularly from his staff, so never had to wonder what/how (or if) things were coming along. The final settlement was accomplished in just a few weeks short of the original time frame Larry set. I have to say I have never encountered a more efficient and professional team.

I'm so glad that I contacted Larry Pitt & Associates. He was very reliable and knowledgeable. During a tough time in my life, they made sure I was okay and made sure I received excellent care. Thank you for everything.

When to Hire a Philadelphia Brain Injury Attorney

The sooner you consult a Philadelphia brain injury lawyer, the better your chances of preserving evidence and protecting your legal rights.

Insurance companies often attempt to minimize brain injury claims. Having experienced brain injury attorneys handle negotiations can significantly impact your financial compensation.

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